PRELIMINARY AND INTRODUCTION.
Note.—This Division of the Guide-Book contains the [Index to Principal Objects]; and the [Company’s Official Announcements]; with the [Refreshment Tariff]; an [Introduction to the General Guide-book]; and an [Account of the Building].
ADVERTISEMENT.
The arrangement of the present edition has been made with the view of simplifying, as much as possible, the reference to particular objects; as well as of enabling the visitor to regularly explore with advantage every portion of the Crystal Palace. The splendid Botanical Collection, now thoroughly acclimatised, and very complete, is described as fully as the nature of the book will permit.
PREFACE TO ORIGINAL EDITION.