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DUKE UNIVERSITY
LIBRARY
The Glenn Negley Collection
of Utopian Literature
To THE Subscribers of Etidorhpa.
U'hilk men of classical education may freely cull from scientific fields in order
to embellish a romance or establish a plot, the open question remains as to whether
students of science have, in return, a right to intrude upon their possessions in order
pleasantly to carry science speculation beyond the realms of dry science provings.
Whether a romance (for to many " Etidorhpa" will be altogether such) may properly
be introduced by one who is bound to the science side of thought, or whether such
works must be left for the warmer pulse of the man of letters, is perhaps as yet unde-
termined. Recognizing these problems, it was not without hesitation that the under-
signed concerned himself in a subject apparently so far from his usual field of activity
as in some phases of Etidorhpa; and for seven years the manuscript has rested in his
possession, known only to a few close friends.
Questions as to the nature of Etidorhpa have been so numerous since the an-
nouncement of the work, that the limited time at the disposal of the undersigned has
prevented personal replies. "Who, what is •Etidorhpa?" Whose faces are those printed
in the vaguely-worded preface? Who is, or was, Ivlewellyn Drury? To what do the
references to the antiquarian library refer?" etc. Never before has the writer neg-
lected to answer correspondence; but in this case, much to his regret, it was found
impracticable, impossible to reply. However, the nature of the communications indi-
cates that the book will answer most questions, although others may then arise not less
mysterious than are those suggested by the weird preface and table of contents, which
seem to have proven entertaining, at least, to many recipients.
That the subscribers to "Etidorhpa" have, since its announcement, been im-
patiently looking for the book, is shown by the letters of inquiry alluded to, as well as
others concerning certain features of the work, which the querists will generally find
answered in this volume.
While no person could be more anxious to receive the volume than was the under-
signed to issue the book, no pains were spared to make it artistically, and, in work-
manship, all that could be desired, even at the risk of some delay, while a further de-
lay resulted from the international copyright laws.
Originally, as announced, the intention was to print five hundred copies of "Eti-
dorhpa," and it was in the nature of a pleasant .surprise to find that more than twice
that number of subscribers applied quickly for the issue. Not less gratifying to the
writer of these lines were the hundreds of pleasant letters of a personal nature that
he had no valid reason to anticipate.
The writer of this page can not therefore but feel grateful for the unexpected en-
couragement extended this literary effort, and herein expresses his personal thanks to
the writers ofthe many kind letters of encouragement, trusting that " Etidorhpa" will
meet the expectations of each recipient. That the reading of "Etidorhpa" may tend
to elevate the mind, open up lines of pleasant thought, and lead none to regard less
earnestly their science or love less deeply their God, is his sincere desire. Maj' the
conception of this fair " Etidorhpa" introduce itself as gracefull}-, and in return be
as pleasing to them as their kind words have been to him
!
The prospectus announcing the work "Etidorhpa" was distributed to a selected
list of recipients, mostly professional, and none were sent promiscuously. Opinions
concerning any subject embraced in the book, even though expressed in but a line,
and whether complimentary or the reverse, will be appreciated.
As soon as possible, then, after the book is read, please oblige the undersigned by
giving him your impressions concerning any phase of the subject matter that may ap-
peal to sympathy, excite curiosity, or be a matter of adverse criticism.
Respectfully,
JOHN URl LLOYD.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The composition of this publication is by the Standard Publishing
Company, Cincinnati the electrotyping by Winkelman & Burbank,
;
Cincinnati ; the exquisite presswork and binding by Cranston & Curts,
Cincinnati ; the photogravure of Etidorhpa by Rombach & Groene,
Cincinnati and the half-tone engravings and frontispiece by the Photo-
;
electrotype Engraving Company, New York City.
The production of this admirable volume is due to the patience,
skill, and care exercised by these parties, to whom, on behalf of the
recipients and himself, the undersigned hereby extends grateful acknowl-
edgments. JOHN URl LLOYD.
