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The "J. E. M." Guile to Switzerland: "The Alps—How to

See Them." Edited by J. E. Maddock, F.R.G.S. (Wyman and Sons.)— The month of July usually witnesses the publication of a perfect multitude of guide-books, and they almost disarm criticism by the suggestion they bring of impending release from the dust and heat of London. This guide to Switzerland appears to be very compre- hensive, and, as far as we can judge, trustworthy. The maps and plates are well executed, the style is chatty and pleasant, and the price—by no means the smallest consideration in a book of this kind—is moderate.