(_To be continued_.)


[1] Much of the ill-treatment of the Cat has arisen from its being
invariably the attendant of reputed Witches. (_See page 174, of the
present Sheet_.) In later times the practice of such cruelties may be
referred to the vituperations of naturalists: surely Buffon is among
them. We are happy to see that our Correspondent, M.L.B. writes in the
kindlier spirit towards the poor, persecuted Cat.--ED.M.

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THE SELECTOR; AND LITERARY NOTICES OF _NEW WORKS_.


ADVENTURES OF A YOUNGER SON.

We continue our extracts from this extraordinary work.

_Madagascar_.

"Madagascar is one of the largest and most fertile islands in the world;
nearly nine hundred miles in length, and three hundred and fifty in its
greatest breadth. There is a chain of glorious mountains, winding through
its entire length, of varied height, whence many large and navigable
rivers take their source. The interior of this vast island, and its
inhabitants, are little known; but those parts on the coast which, at that