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BERRY: the Heart of France. By Percy Allen. (Francis (Iriffiths.

12s. 6d.) A rambling and pleasant account of many sojourns in the heart of France. As a guide-book it would prove invaluable. The author's romantic antiquarianism, love of art and sym- pathetic understanding of the peasantry of the French Mid- lands, will give the intelligent tourist exactly what he wants.