In compressing the studies of many years in a single volume such as this, the author has been constrained for the most part rather to set forth conclusions than to present in detail the evi deuces and reasonings on which such conclusions are based. Nor has he deemed it advisable, except in a few conspicuous instances, to name the various authorities by which these conclusions are in his judgment sustained or fortified. The most important litera ture of the subject is' not difficult of access to any diligent student. In addition to the numerous references appearing in the index, a brief bibliography may be found at the close of the volume.

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