section 148. Small--See Sections 144

small--see sections 144 space about 136 space between 136 Fruit trees 225

Gallup Frame 133 Geoffroy 45 Genus, apis 38 of the honey-bee 38 German or Black Bee 31 Gleanings in Bee Culture 20 Gloves 197 Golden-rod 242 figure of 243 Grapes Injured by Bees 220 Grape Vines for Shade 153 Gunther 12

Handling Bees 195 Harris' Injurious Insects 47 Harvey 44 Head of Insects 48 organs of 43 Heart of Insects 57 Hexapods--see Insects 30 Hives 122 alighting-board of 127 Bingham 140 figure of 140 bottom-board of 127 figure of 128 box not good 122 chaff 251 cover of 129 division-board for 137 entrance to 128 figure of 124, 130, 155 frames for 132 Huber 138 joints of 126 square 126 figure of 125 bevel 126 figure of 130 Langstroth 123 figure of 124 lumber for 124 movable comb 123 movable frame 122 near the ground 128 nucleus 165 position of 154 figure of 115 Quinby 139 figure of 139 rabbet of 125 size of 124 Honey 104 collected, not secreted 104 defined 104 extracted 193 for food 17 granulated, how dissolved 193 how collected 105 how deposited 105 how transported 105 marketing of 213 natural use of 106 source of 105 bark lice 105, 218 honey-dew 105, 219 plants 105, 210 plant lice 105, 218 other sources 105, 219 Honey-Comb--see comb 108 Honey Extractor--see extractor 188 figure of 189 importance of 188 requisites of 189 use of 191 when to use 192 Honey Knives 191 figure of 191 Honey Plants--see plants 218 for April 223 for May 225 for July 237 for June 228 for August 242 importance of 218 list of 221 House Apiary 255 advantages of 256 are they desirable? 256 objections to 257 Huber 71 Huber Hive 138 kinds of 133 Hunter's Manual 23 Hymenopterous Insects 31 the highest 32 parasitic 32

Imago 70 Insecta 28 animals of 30 class 28 Insects, or Hexapods 30 abdomen of 30 head of 30 imago of 30 larva of 30 pupa of 30 thorax of 30 transformations of 66 transformations, complete 66 transformations, incomplete 70 Introduction of Cell 185 figure of 167 Introduction of Queen 183 Intestines 61 Italian Bees 41, 180 description of 42, 181 figure of Frontispiece history of 41 superiority of 181

Jaws 50 figure of 92 Judas Tree 225 figure of 224

King Bird 27? King's Text-Book 22 Kirby & Spence's Entomology 47, 113

Labium 48 Labrum 48 Ladies' Bee Dress 197 Langstroth, Rev. L. L. 123 Langstroth Frame 132 figure of 124 Langstroth Hive 123 figure of 124 Langstroth on the Honey-Bee 21 Larva 68 Latreille 45 Leaf-Cutting Bee 36 Legs of Insects 90 Linnæus 45 Ligula 49 figure of 91 Location of Apiary 120 Locust Trees 236 Lyonnet 46

Male Organs 62 figure of 63 Mandibles 50 figure of 92 Maple 224, 225 figure of 222 Market--for honey 213 crate for 216 figures of 216, 217 for comb 215 for extracted 214 how to stimulate 213 rules for 215 Mason Bees 36, 37 Maxillæ 50 Megachile 36 Melipona 35 Mice 272 remedy for 272 Mignonette 231 figure of 231 Milk-Weed 232 pollen masses of 233 figure of 233 Mimicry 31 Mouth Parts 48 figure of 49 variation of 50 Movable-Comb Hives 123 two types 123 Moving Colonies 187 Multiplying Colonies 171 Muscles of Insects 56 Mustard 233 figure of 233

Natural History of the Honey-Bee 27 Natural Method of Increase 171 Natural Swarms 171 means to save 173 implements required 173 not desirable 171 second swarms prevented 175 Neighbour, The Apiary 23 Nerves of Insects 57 figure of 58 Neuters 90 cocoon of 98 development of 96 eggs of 96 eyes of 92 figure of 90 function of 99 old workers 99 young workers 99 honey stomach of 92 figure of 60 jaws of 92 figure of 92 larva of 97 figure of 97 longevity of 99 number of 90 pollen baskets of 93 figure of 93 pupa of 98 figure of 97 size of 90 sting of 95 figure of 95 tarsi of 93 figure of 93, 94 tibia of 93 tongue of 92 figure of 91 wings of 92 figure of 38 Nymphs 69

Order 30 of insects 30 of the honey-bee 30 Osmia 37 Ovaries 64 figure of 64

Packard's Entomology 47 Palpi 49 Papers 19 American Bee Journal 19 Bee-Keepers' Magazine 21 Gleanings in Bee Culture 20 Paraglossæ 49 Parasitic Insects 32 Parasitic Bees 37 Parthenogenesis 80 in bees 80 in other insects 81 Plants 220 asters 243 figure of 243 April 223 August 242 barberry 225 figure of 226 basswood 237 figure of 237 beggar-ticks 244 bergamot 238 blackberry 236 boneset 238 figure of 241 buckwheat 243 figure of 243 button-ball 238 figure of 240 catnip 232, 240 clover 228 Alsike 228 figure of 229 sweet 228 figure of 230 white 228 figure of 228 coffee berry 226 corn 235 cotton 236 figure of 236 figwort 238 figure of 238 fruit trees 225 golden-rod 242 figure of 243 Judas tree 225 figure of 224 July 237 June 228 list of 221 locust 236 maples 221, 225 figure of 222 milk-weed 232 pollen-masses 232 figure of 233 mints 232 figure of 232 mignonette 231 figure of 231 mustard 233 figure of 233 okra 232 figure of 231 poplar 225 rape 234 figure of 234 Rocky Mountain bee 238 figure of 239 sage 232 white 226 figure of 227 sour-wood 240 Spanish needles 244 St. John's wort 240 sumac 226 teasel 235 figure of 236 tick-seed 244 tulip tree 234 figure of 235 willow 224 figure of 223 wistaria 225 American 225 figure of 225 Chinese 225 figure of 226 Pliny 44 Poison from Sting 12 innoculation of 12 Poison Sack 95 Pollen 111 function of 112 how carried 111 nature of 111 source of 111 where deposited 112 Preparation for Apiculture 117 college course 118 plan 118 read 117 visit 117 Products of Bees 104 comb 108 figure of 109 honey 104 pollen or bee-bread 111 propolis or bee-glue 112 wax 106 Products of Insects 104 Propolis or Bee-Glue 112 function of 113 nature of 112 source of 112 Publications 19 American Bee Journal 19 Bee-Keepers' Magazine 21 Gleanings in Bee Culture 20 Pupa 68 figure of 69

Queen 71 brood from eggs 78, 164 cages 184 cell 75 figure of 109, 167 introduction of 167 figure of 167 when started 164 where built 164 figure of 109 clipping wing of 168 how done 169 not injurious 168 why done 169 cocoon of 77 development of 75 eggs of 80, 81 how impregnated 81 Wagner's theory 81 fecundity of 83, 84 figure of 72 food of larvæ 76 function of 83 how procured 185 importance of 163 impregnation of 78 only on the wing 79 introduction of 183 laying of 82 longevity of 83 must have empty cells 188 never to be wanting 163, 176 never to be poor 186 no sovereign 85 ovaries of 72 figure of 64 oviduct of 64 piping of 102 rearing of 78, 163, 186 sex of 71 shipping 186 size of 72 spermatheca of 72 sterility of 83 sting of 71 tongue of 73 figure of 73 wings of 73 Queen Cells 75 figure of 109, 167 how secured 164 introduction of 167 figure of 167 Queen Rearing 163, 186 Queen Shipping 186 cage for 186 figure of 187 Queen White Ant 84 fecundity of 84 Quilt 136 Quinby, M. 138 Quinby Hive 139 figure of 139 Quinby's Mysteries of Bee-keeping 22 Quinby Smoker 198 figure of 199

Rabbets for Hive 125 of tin 125 Races of the Honey-Bee 41 Egyptian 43 German or black 41 Italian or Ligurian 41 history of 41 characters of 42 superiority of 181 other 43 Ray 44 Réaumur 45 Respiration 59 Riley's Reports 47 Robbing 258 how checked 258 how prevented 259 when to fear 258 Rocky Mountain Bee Plant 238 figure of 239 Royal Jelly 76 Russell Hive 141

Salicylic Acid 261 use of 261 Sage 232 white 226 figure of 227 Sawdust 154 Saws 151 Barnes' 151 foot-power 151 Second Swarms 102 Secretion 62 Secretory Organs 61 Sections 147 dove-tail 147 figure of 146 Hetherington 146 glassing 146 Phelps-Wheeler-Betsinger 147 figure of 147 veneer 144 glassing 145 Section Block 145 figure of 145 Section Frame 147 figure of 148 where placed 148 Section Rack 149 Doolittle 151 figure of 150, 151 Southard & Ranney's 150 use of 149 Wheeler 151 Senses of Insects 51 hearing 51 seeing 54 smelling 52 feeling 51 Separators 146, 150 figure of 146 tin 148 figure of 149, 150 wooden 146 figure of 146 Shade for Hives 153 ever-greens 154 grape-vines 153 houses 153 use of 153 prevents idleness 153 prevents melting of comb 153 Smokers 198 bellows 198 how used 201 Bingham 199 figure of 199 Quinby 193 figure of 199 Sour-wood 240 Spanish Needles 244 Specialists 11 Species of the Honey-Bee 41 Spermatheca 65 Spiders 271 Spiracles 59 Spring Dwindling 254 Starting an Apiary 117 Sting 95 figure of 95 Stingless Bees 35 Stings 201 cure of 201 St. John's Wort 240 Stomach 60 sucking 60 true 60 Sub-Order 31 Hymenoptera 31 of the honey-bee 31 Sumac 226 Sun-Flower 243 Swammerdam 44 Swarming 101, 171 after-swarms 103 clustering 103 drone-brood started 101 old colony--how known 102 preparation for 101 drone-brood 101 queen cells 101 prevented 176 when to expect 176 Swarms 172 hiving 173 easy method 172 second 172 how prevented 172

Tachina Fly 270 figure of 270 Tailor-Bee 36 Teasel 235 figure of 236 Thorax of Insects 48 appendages of 55 Tick-Seed 244 Toads 272 Tongue 49 Trachea 28, 59 figure of 28 Transferring 156 method of 160 when easiest 156 Transformations of Insects 66 incomplete 70 Trigona 35 Tulip Tree 234 figure of 235

Uniting 253 when advisable 253

Varieties of the Honey-Bee--see races 41 Veil 196 figure of 196 Virgil 44

Wagner 19 Wagner's Theory 81 Wasps 271 remedies for 272 Water for Bees 98 Wax 106 composition of 107 function of 108 how secured 211 importance of 211 source of 106 Wax Extractor 212 figure of 212 Wax Pockets 106 figure of 106 Weiss' Foundation Machine 204 figure of 205 Westwood on Insects 47 Willow 224 figure of 223 Wings 65 clipping 168 figure of 38 of drone 86 of queen 73 of worker 92 figure of 38 Wintering 246 requisites to safe 248 absorbents above bees 253 chaff hives 261 chamber contracted 253 colonies prepared 248 depositories for 252 cellar 232 house 252 house apiary 255 good food 248 late breeding 249 packing-box 250 figure of 250 protected if left out 250 why disastrous 246 excessive moisture 248 extremes of temperature 247 spring dwindling 254 too early cessation of storing 247 unwholesome food 247 Women as Bee-Keepers 15 Workers--see Neuters 90 fertile 77, 90 Wistaria 225 American 225 figure of 225 Chinese 225 figure of 226

Xylocopa 36

INDEX TO APPENDIX.

Bark Louse 286 of Tulip Tree 286 Bee Enemies 286, 293 Berlepsch 284

Debeauvoys' Hive 282 Della Rocca 283 Dzierzon 283 Dzierzon Hive 283

Fossil Honey Comb 301 figures of 301, 302

Grecian Hives 278

Harbison Hive 284 History of Movable Frames 278 Hives 278 Berlepsch 284 Debeauvoys 282 Della Rocca 283 Dzierzon 283 Harbison 284 Huber 278 Langstroth 283 Munn 279 figures of 279, 280 Schirach 283 Schmidt 281 Shaw 282

Insects 286, 293 Laphria thoracica 300 Lecanium tulipiferæ 286 Mallophora bomboides 297 Mallophora orcina 297 Phymata erosa 293

Japan Medlar 293

Kleine 281

Langstroth Hive 283 Laphria thoracica 300 Lecanium tulipiferæ 286 figure of 288

Mallophora bomboides 297 " orcina 297 Motherwort 289 figures of 289, 290, 291 Munn Hive 279 figures of 279, 280

Phymata erosa 293 figures of 294, 295, 296 Plants 289 Japan medlar 293 Motherwort 289 Sour-wood 293

Réaumur 278

Schmidt's Hive 281 Schirach's hive 283 Shaw's Hive 282 Sourwood 292 figure of 292 Southern Bee-killers 297 figures of 297, 298 Stinging Bug 293 figures of 294, 295, 296 Swammerdam 278

Triangular Hive 280 figure of 280

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=Muth's All-Metal Honey Extractor.=

Patented Sept. 24th, 1878.

Every bee-keeper is aware of the advantages afforded by a judicious use of the Honey Extractor. The inventions of the movable comb frames by Rev. L. L. Langstroth, and that of the Honey Extractor by Major v. Hruschka, are the greatest achievements in the apiary. They have made it possible to multiply our practical results tenfold, and to put a system to bee-culture.

Quite a number of different styles of extractors have been made since their first invention, about 10 or 12 years ago. Mine differs from others by the slanting sides of the comb basket, arranged above a receptacle for honey in the same tin can, and with a substantial gearing which requires not more than the strength of a child to work the machine all day with ease; frames of different sizes, but smaller than the comb-basket, and pieces of comb without a frame, are placed against the slanting sides, and without being fastened, emptied of their contents completely, and, to the uninitiated, in an incredulous short time.

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My standard size of comb-basket is 12¼ × 18½ inches, and admits the Langstroth, Quinby and American frames. When ordering, please state the largest size of frames used.

When, after the honey season, a number of small frames are unfinished, six of them can be piled against each side of the comb-basket for extraction; or, short comb-holders, which are sent with each Extractor, may be hung on each side, and only four sections emptied at one time.

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NEW LANGSTROTH BEE HIVE,

WITH MANIPULATING SIDE.

This Improvement in the old Langstroth Hive Is exceedingly valuable, as it allows the closest watching of a colony with the greatest ease and comfort. By turning the thumb-screw (L) and opening the movable side (which takes but an instant), frames can be examined, by removing the loose side-board (M), the bottom-board may be cleaned--giving the advantages claimed for a loose bottom-board, without its disadvantages.

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=SAMPLE NEW LANGSTROTH HIVE=--Nailed, Not Painted.

No. 1.--Brood Chamber, 10 frames, portico, 7½-inch cap--no surplus arrangement $2 00

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No. 4.--Brood Chamber, 10 frames, and 7-inch story, with 7 cases containing Prize Boxes and tin Separators, for surplus Honey, with 2-inch cap 3 00

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HONEY BOXES AND SECTIONS,

Plain and dove-tailed, are large specialties.

=COMB FOUNDATION,=

We are producing in large quantities, and of superior quality. Our facilities are such that we can supply in any quantity desired on short notice, and all favoring us with their orders shall have prompt and satisfactory attention.

=WAX TO BE MADE INTO FOUNDATION.=

Lots of 100 lbs. and upwards sent us, with 12½c. per lb., freight prepaid, will be made up and cut to any size, and delivered on board cars here.

=ITALIAN QUEENS!=

The superiority of the Queens reared in our apiaries is so well established, we shall not here detail their merits; but to those wishing honey-producing stock, combined with prolificness, we will say they are not beaten.

Dowagiac, Michigan, November 20, 1878.

In regard to your bees, if you were my enemy, and I had anything to say about your stock, I should say the truth, that I count yours worth more than twice that or any of the numerous strains that I have tested. They converted me to yellow bees,, notwithstanding that they are not near as yellow as those I had formerly. I advise you not to buy, or take as a gift, any other blood; but just stand right where you are, and perfect the strain by carefully breeding out any imperfections that may show themselves, and breeding in all the good qualities your bees now possess. I shall do the same, purchasing of none but you. I have hybrids crossed by your stock, that are quiet, good-natured, and splendid comb-builders and storers.

Yours truly. JAMES HEDDON.

Extractors, Smokers, Bee Veils,

and everything needed in the apiary, supplied at the lowest living rates. Order your goods early, remembering that large yields of honey are only obtained by having everything ready for securing it.

=J. OATMAN & SONS, Dundee, Ill.=

=THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST!=

COFFINBERRY'S

=EXCELSIOR HONEY EXTRACTOR!=

From Eight to Fourteen Dollars.

Having made several improvements in the EXCELSIOR EXTRACTOR for 1879, it is now offered to the Bee-Keepers of America as the MOST PERFECT MACHINE IN THE MARKET. The universal favor with which the EXCELSIOR EXTRACTOR was received in 1878, has induced other manufacturers to adopt several of its improvements. My experience and experiments of last season, with the assistance and suggestions of skillful workmen, have enabled me to perfect an Extractor that =cannot be excelled, and can only be equaled by being closely imitated=.

The Excelsior is made entirely of metal, and is consequently very light, strong and durable, with lugs at the bottom for firmly attaching to the floor if desired.

The strong over-motion gearing, so necessary to ease in running and speedy operating, was designed and is manufactured expressly for the Excelsior. A child ten years of age can operate the machine as rapidly as it can be supplied with combs.

The top or cross-band, to which is attached the gearing, is wrought iron, three inches broad, with the ends turned down in such manner as to thoroughly brace and strengthen the can, and holding the basket firmly in an upright position.

The Comb Basket having vertical sides, insures the extracting power alike for top and bottom of frames. The sides of the basket being movable and interchangeable, greatly facilitate the operation of dusting before and thoroughly cleaning after use if desired.

The basket can be taken from or replaced in the can in a moment, there being no rusty screws to take out or nuts to remove.

At the bottom of the can, and below the basket, is a cone or metal standard, in the top of which revolves the bottom pivot of the basket, thereby giving room for sixty or seventy pounds of honey without touching the basket or pivot below.

Nos. 3, 4 and 5 have strainers covering the canal leading to the faucet, which obviate the delay of several hours in waiting for the honey to settle, and the tedious and wasteful process of skimming. The faucet being below the bottom level of the honey, renders unnecessary the usual tipping and wrenching incident to drawing off the honey. These also have close-fitting metal covers, which entirely exclude dust, dirt, flies and bees when not in use.

The baskets of Nos. 4 and 5 have no center rod running from top to bottom, which will be found very convenient by those who uncap both sides of the comb before putting in the basket, as they can be turned without removal.

The strong iron handles placed at the sides, a little above the center, are completely side-braced, and add much to convenience in handling.

The wire baskets are very neat specimens of skillful workmanship, thoroughly braced at every point where experience has proven it to be most requisite, and nothing has been omitted that could add to its efficiency.

The No. 4, for =three= frames, has a triangular basket, movable sides, no center rod, runs smoothly regardless of number of frames, and is fast superseding the demand for four-sided baskets.

=A LOWER PRICED MACHINE.=

A cheaper machine being called for by those having but few colonies, and not making a specialty of bee-keeping, I have made a special size to take the Langstroth frame, and one for the American, to sell at =$8.00= each. These have no covers or strainer, and are smaller than the $12.00 and $14.00 sizes, but for the frames named are equal to the others for effective work, and are the =best cheap Extractors made=.

=Sizes and Prices:=

No. 1.--For 2 Langstroth frames, 10 × 18 inches $8 00 " 2.--For 2 American frames, 13 × 13 inches 8 00 " 3.--For 2 frames, 13 × 20 inches, or less (which embraces all standard sizes) 12 00 " 4.--For 3 " " " " 12 00 " 5.--For 4 " " " " 14 00

Or =American Bee Journal, Chicago, Ill.=, where samples can be seen.

REV. A. SALISBURY. JOHN M. HAYES.

=SALISBURY & HAYES,=

Propagators of

FINE QUEENS AND BEES,

From Imported and Home-bred Mothers.

=Manufacturers of Comb Foundation,=

HIVES,

=Surplus Honey Boxes,=

QUEEN SHIPPING CAGES, &c.

=Dealers in ALL NECESSARY APIARY SUPPLIES.=

All work executed in good style, and prices to suit the times.

=SALISBURY & HAYES,=

Camargo, Douglas County, Ill.

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We will with pleasure send you a sample copy of our

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Address, =THOMAS G. NEWMAN & SON,= =972 and 974 West Madison St., Chicago.=

=PUBLICATIONS FOR THE APIARY,=

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=974 West Madison Street, Chicago, Ill.=

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=COOK'S NEW MANUAL OF THE APIARY.=

This is a new edition of Prof. Cook's Manual of the Apiary, entirely re-written, greatly enlarged and superbly illustrated.

Being new, it is fully up with the times on every conceivable subject that interests the apiarist. It is not only instructive, but intensely interesting.

It comprises a full delineation of the anatomy and physiology of the Honey-Bee, illustrated with costly wood engravings, full descriptions of honey-producing plants, trees and shrubs, &c., splendidly illustrated--and last, though not least, detailed instructions for the successful accomplishment of all the various manipulations necessary in the apiary.

This work is a masterly production, and one that no bee-keeper, however limited his means, can afford to do without.

It is printed in the best style of the art, on fine book paper, and superbly illustrated throughout. Price, bound in cloth, $1.25, postpaid; in paper binding, $1.00, postpaid.

=THE HIVE AND HONEY-BEE, by L. L. Langstroth.=

This is a standard volume, well illustrated and nicely printed. Price, $2.00.

=MYSTERIES OF BEE-KEEPING, by M. Quinby.=

The author has treated the subject of Bee-Keeping in a manner that cannot fail to interest all who read this work. Price, $1.50.

=THE DZIERZON THEORY; being a full elucidation of Scientific Bee-Keeping.=

This "theory" presents in the form of distinct propositions, the fundamental principles of bee-culture, and in this work the late Baron of Berlepsch furnishes a condensed statement of the facts and arguments by which these propositions are demonstrated. It is of untold value to beginners and all others who desire to study the subject of apiculture. It is just what thousands want.

It contains 60 pages and is printed on fine book paper. Price, postpaid, 20 cents, or three copies for 50 cents.

=HONEY, AS FOOD AND MEDICINE, by the Editor of the American Bee Journal.=

This is a pamphlet of 24 pages, discoursing upon the Ancient History of Bees and Honey; the nature, quality, sources, and preparation of Honey for the Market; Honey, as an article of Food, giving recipes for making Honey Cakes, Cookies, Puddings, Foam, Wines, &c.; and Honey as Medicine, followed by many useful Recipes. It is intended for consumers, and should be scattered by thousands all over the country, and thus assist in creating a demand for honey.--Prices: Single copies, 10 cents postpaid; 15 copies for $1.00 by mail, postpaid; 100 copies, with name and address of honey-producer printed on them, $5.00 by mail, postpaid; 250 copies, by express, at 4 cents each; 500 or more copies, by express, at 3 cents each. It is published in German also at the same prices.

=WINTERING BEES; How to do it Successfully.=

This contains all the Prize Essays on this important subject that were read before the Centennial Bee-Keepers' Association. The prize ($25 in gold) was awarded to Prof. Cook's Essay, which is reported in full in this pamphlet.

It contains 30 pages and is printed on fine book paper. Price, 15 cents, or five copies for 50 cents.

=SPECIAL EDITION of the Journal.=

Containing the Official Report of the Proceedings of the National Convention, hold in New York, Oct., 16-18, 1877, with all the Essays and Discussions,--together with a description of the implements for the Apiary, on exhibition at the American Institute Fair.--Price 10 cents.

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Transcriber Note

Minor typos corrected. Discrepancies between the table of Contents' section titles and that displayed in the Chapter were corrected. The Illustrations list ended at number 110 but the volume has 133 numbered illustrations. So, a copy of the list for numbers 111 to 133 was appended from the Seventh Edition.