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INTRODUCTION.
by no means, to convey the idea, that these people are more cruel than the rest of the human race, or of inferior intellect.
A hope is entertained by the writer, that this volume may convey a measure of useful information, and excite some interest on behalf of the Aborigines, and the Emigrant and Prisoner Population of Australia, as well as suggest important considerations, in connexion with the relation of man to his Creator and Redeemer. Under this hope, and with the desire, that the perusal of the work may be attended by the divine blessing, without which, nothing can be of any real benefit, the volume is submitted to the attention of the reader.
York, 15th of 12th mo. 1842.
