Galloway. Painted by James Feed, jun. Described by J. M.
Sloan. (A. and C. Black. 6s. net.)—Mr. Sloan, mindful of the great average depth of human ignorance, is careful to explain that Galloway is not a Scots county, but a region—as Conne- mara is in the province of Connaught—in South-west Scotland, containing the greater part of the two counties of Kirkcudbright and Wigtown. The origin of the name is doubtful, beyond what would be generally allowed, that it has something to do with Gael. In history Galloway had a distinct place; in common life it is, perhaps, best known by the "Galloway nag," a class of animal which has a place among horses, as the "Suffolk Punch," the " Shetland" or "Exmoor" pony, and, ion go intervallo, the "Arab." In literature it can claim some notable names—perhaps the writer who has made it best known to the present-day public is Mr. Crockett; and it is not without distinction in art. The "painter" of this volume is one of an artistic clan, and shows himself in this volume equal to keeping up its reputation. It will be seen, therefore, that in Galloway pen and pencil have plenty of material to work upon, nor has the occasion been lost. This is a very attractive volume.
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