THE EDITOR TO THE PUBLIC.
Reading edition
Having mentioned to Sir William Hamilton the general Desire of all Lovers of Natural History, that his Letters upon the Subject of Volcanos should be collected together in one Volume, particularly for the Convenience of such as may have an Opportunity of visiting the curious Spots described in them: He was not only pleased to approve of my having undertaken this Publication, but has likewise favoured with the additional explanatory Notes and Drawings,
The Public's most obliged, and devoted humble Servant, T. CADELL.
May 30, 1772.
OBSERVATIONS ON MOUNT VESUVIUS, &c.