12 JUNE 1926, Page 34

'Mr. Cobham's narrative of his Plight to the Cape and

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(Black,' is. 6c1.) is a modest, business-like, well-written acemint of a great exploit. The illustrations are not so satisfactory as the text—no doubt because the book was' prbduced tinder difficulties. - We hoPe this little book will fuid-ii wide public, however. It should, for English pulses still quicken at the

call of adventure. ' ' * * * *'