This  chapter  will  attempt  to  discuss  the  actions  of  the
cell  in  reference  to  his  inner  life,  his  methods,  appearance
and  actions.  No  distinction  will  be  made  between  animal
building  cells,  single  cells  and  plant  building  cells,  as
there  is  no  difference  in  their  primary  method  of  living
and  reproduction.
The  reader  must  understand  that  in  this  short  chapter
no  complete  history  or  description  of  cell  life  can  be
attempted.  All  I  can  do  is  to  briefly  outline  those  facts
about  the  cell  that  now  seem  to  be  admitted,  so  that  the
reader  can  see  for  himself  what  kind  of  an  animal  or
being  the  cell  appears  to  be.  We  shall  consider  the  cell
mainly  under  two  heads :  First — Its  general  appearance,
structure  and  organs.  Second — How  they  multiply  and
increase  in  numbers.
