PREFACE.
In the fog of false science, Auguration, Sorcery and kindred lies prowl among the Tamils, ceaseless and unrestrained.
Believing that the substitution of Chemistry for Alchemy; of Astronomy for Astrology; of History for Mythology: in short of true Science for the false, will clear the social and the moral sir, this volume is sent forth.
May Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness own it, causing it to scatter the darkness, so that the rays of his Word may enter and give saving light to multitudes.
Readers as well as Translators are much indebted to the Author for most courteously and freely allowing his book to be used and to the Publishers, for their liberality in furnishing the cuts on favorable conditions.
May such acceptance and success de vouchsafed, as shall gladden them, and all who have joined, in this gift to the Tamil people.
The Reader is referred to the commencement of the Glossary at the close of the volume, for remarks on Terminology.
