Journey to Fadasi.

filled up vast gaps in our scientific knowledge, an expedition to which I had sacrificed a great part of my fortune in the confidence of leaving a name not destitute of glory to my children — to be cut short by such an unfortunate accident !

DK. PELLEGRINO MATTEUCCI.

" But in spite of this heavy misfortune I do not lose all hope, though for the moment all idea of travelling is suspended. I shall begin from this very day to organize a new expedition, full of confidence that I shall find assistance in Italy.

" Gessi."

Grieved, but not discouraged, Gessi returned to