From the PREFACE.
This work treats of the author's original observation and discovery. The investigations are from a long life of study and research, not only in scientific thought but in every-day affairs of import to the general good of humanity.
The author was born in the wilderness of Western New York, in pioneer days, and her infancy was rendered happy by the enchantment of nature that everywhere encompassed her. Hills, trees, wild berry bushes-first in flower and then decorated with shining fruit. These, with running streams filled with fishes, entranced the eyes of babyhood. This was all the Heaven a healthy, well-kept and much-loved child desired; a child whose loving parents never hinted at anything save a benevolent Lord over all. How natural that one born in such environment should look aloft for knowledge and desire direction of the good and All-wise Architect of the universe, and should feel a hallowed regard for the instinct (the answer) that seemed to emanate from that wish.