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we may elucidate the subjects alluded to on the title page of this work, it is of importance to ascend very high toward the beginning of time in this investigation, even up to the creation of the first human pair. By this method, and this only, do we hope to arrive at length to a knowledge of the desired objects.

To ascertain the true origin of the Negro, or African race, at the very threshold of the work, is exceedingly appropriate, as, without such a discovery, we shall appear to wander where no light shines to illume the way, amidst the mazes of ancient times.

How often do we hear questions like the following? From whence came the Ethiopian, or black man?