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THE PLEASURES OF LIFE

PART II

THE

PLEASURES OF LIFE

PART II

BY

THE RIGHT HONbury

SIR JOHN LUBBOCK, BART., M.P.

F.R.S., D.C.L., LL.D.

FIFTY-FOURTH THOUSAND

London

MACMILLAN AND CO.

AND NEW YORK

1893

All rights reserved

First Edition April 1889. Reprinted with alterations April and July 1889, December 1889, February 1890, April 1890, June 1890, November 1890, January 1891, November 1891, 1892, 1893.

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PREFACE

And what is writ, is writ
Would it were worthier."

BYRON.

HEREWITH I launch the conclusion of my subject. Perhaps I am unwise in publishing a second part. The first was so kindly received that I am running a risk in attempting to add to it.

In the preface, however, to the first part I have expressed the hope that the thoughts and quotations in which I have found most comfort and delight, might be of use to others also.

In this my most sanguine hopes have been more than realised. Not only has the book passed through twenty editions in less than three years, but the many letters which I have received have been most gratifying.

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