13 FEBRUARY 1886, Page 24

A Digest of English History, 1760.1815. By M. Gutteridge, B.A.

(Relfe Brothers.)—This is one of the many books called forth by the examination system. It seems carefully done ; and read after the student has gone through some standard history, would be useful. If, as is likely will be sometimes done, it is substituted for the reading of such history, it will at least do no harm, and doubtless subserve the lower end of " passing," not learning.