12 NOVEMBER 1881, Page 22

The Threiplands of Pingask. By Robert Chambers. (W. and B.

Chambers.)—Mr. Robert Chambers wrote this memoir as far back as the year 1853; but its publication was delayed until last year. It gives a very curious picture of a Jacobite family in the last cen- tury. The Threiplands came into possession of Fingask in 1672. They clung loyally to the cause of the Stuarts, even after that cause had ceased to have any practical existence ; and they suffered for it, though their losses were mitigated by favour in high quarters and skilful management. Fingask was preserved to the family, and still remains in their possession. Mr. Chambers was just the man to tell such a story as this to perfection. We have also a lively sketch from his pen of "Two Days on the Moors."