Dear Sir,
Some future faunist, a man of fortune, will, I hope, extend his visits
to the kingdom of Ireland; a new field, and a country little known
to the naturalist. He will not, it is to be wished, undertake that tour
unaccompanied by a botanist, because the mountains have scarcely
been sufficiently examined; and the southerly counties of so mild
an island may possibly afford some plants little to be expected
within the British dominions. A person of a thinking turn
of mind will draw many just remarks from the modern
improvements of that country, both in arts and agriculture, where
premiums obtained long before they were heard of with us. The
manners of the wild natives, their superstitions, their prejudices,
their sordid way of life, will extort from him many useful
reflections. He should also take with him an able draughtsman: for
he must by no means pass over the noble castles and seats, the
extensive and picturesque lakes and water-falls, and the lofty
stupendous mountains, so little known, and so engaging to the
imagination when described and exhibited in a lively manner: such
a work would be well received.
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