Mammals of the San Gabriel Mountains of California

In this discourse addressed to the ratepayers of St. Marylebone Matthew Feilde urges the adoption of the Public Libraries Act 1855. He emphasizes the importance of free libraries and newsrooms in spreading knowledge and intellectual culture. Feilde criticizes the opposition to the act particularly from parish magnates who fear the spread of intelligence. He highlights the economic benefits of reducing rates through improved education and the provision of public libraries. Feilde calls upon the ratepayers especially the women of St. Marylebone to participate in the battle for the adoption of the act advocating for education and societal progress.