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is the arrangement. The animals are classified in orders and

sub- orders ; this gives to the anecdotes a significance which they would not otherwise possess. The idea is worthy of all praise,

and the result is a book which may be commended without re-

serve.—Another volume of a kindred sort, much more limited in its range, but possessing the advantages of recording personal

experiences, is Inmates of My House and Garden, by Mrs. Bright-

wen (T. Fisher linwin).—Mrs. Brightwen talks to us very plea- santly about her lemurs, her ichneumon, Mungo,' who has been a

pet for four years, a delightful creature, but absolutely selfish —a quite possible combination, even in humans—about squirrels, tortoises, birds of different kinds, and various flies, moths, &c. This is a charming book, and prettily illustrated.