TO

WILLIAM JOHN BURCHELL, Esq.,

THE AFRICAN TRAVELLER,

Whose discoveries have benefited every branch of natural science; whose knowledge is equal to their full elucidation; and whose talents,—unfostered by, and unknown to, his own Government,—are held in respect and estimation throughout the civilized world.

THIS THIRD VOLUME OF

IS DEDICATED;

BY HIS ATTACHED AND AFFECTIONATE FRIEND,

THE AUTHOR.