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DEDICATION.The prefent Performance is likewife the fruitof that protection and munificence which the GreatEmprefs conferred upon the ufeful fciences. I havereafon to rejoice, that my life has been fpared,tili Her excellent and gracious Grandfon is featedon the Throne; and that I have an opportunity oflaying at His feet this part of my labours.

Moft Serene and Puiffant Monarch,

Your Imperial Majefty's

Moft devoted Subjeft,

P. S. PALLAS.

Akmetlhet,24th April, 1801.