Excerpt from The Journal of Conchology, Vol. 7: Established in 1874 as the Quarterly Journal of Conchology The conclusion of the seventh volume of the 'Journal of Conchology' terminates the connection which I have held as its Director and Editor for the long period of exactly twenty-one years. The journal was originally commenced as the 'Quarterly Journal of Conchology' in February, 1874, at a time when the science of Conchology was at a very low ebb in Britain, its students few, scattered, and disorganized, and as a necessary consequence the publication of the work was for years after its inception only carried on by steady sacrifices of time and money. Such sacrifices as were necessary I however cheerfully made, and the publication was persevered with in spite of manifold discouragements and against the advice of many kind and true friends, who looked upon a financial return as the crucial test for all projects, scientific or otherwise. In process of time, however, the exertions and sacrifices I made begun to take effect, more and more interest was taken in the study, and the students and subscribers increased in numbers. One of the first practical results of this revival was the establishment in 1876, by four Leeds conchologists (Messrs. H. Crowther, W. Nelson, W. Denison Roebuck, and myself) of the Conchological Society. The society when formed gradually increased around this little local nucleus, until at the present time it is quite a powerful organization, though there are still large numbers of students who have not yet allied themselves with us. The vigour and ardour with which conchology is now pursued, and for which happy result the journal may surely claim much of the credit for having fostered and encouraged, is amply and convincingly evidenced not only by the successful establishment of conchological societies in London and Manchester, but by the recent publication of another journal, solely devoted to the subject, which journal I understand is and has been from its commencement a successful financial undertaking, the originator and editor of which periodical himself imbibed his love of conchology in Leeds. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.