The Oasis, Or, Golden Leaves of Friendship

On 19 FLA 33

INTRODUCTION.

ACCORDING to lexicographers, the "Oasis" is well understood to be a bright, refreshing spot, in a barren and sandy desert. How far this may be considered true of the "Leaves of Friendship," compared to the many valuable and meritorious works already before the public, designed for the gentler sex, the compiler leaves for its readers to judge.

We do not, however, in this compilation, assume
We have culled

to be first in rank, or last in merit.
from many of the flowers, and have endeavored to
form such an arrangement of prose and poetry,
combined with moral and religious sentiment, as,
we trust, will not only amuse and be acceptable to
the reader, but that the good impressions left on
the mind may have a tendency to elevate, and
stimulate, to higher and more intellectual attain-

ments.

N. L. F.