17 APRIL 1880, Page 23

Recollections of Ober-Ammergau in 1871. By Henry Nutcombe Oxenham, M.A.

(Rivingtons.)—This is a republication of letters -which appeared at the time in the Guardian newspaper. They give a most close and detailed account of the representation, accompanied always with a very appreciative criticism. Such an observer as Mr. Oxenham is exactly the one whose impressions are peculiarly trust- worthy. Those who intend to visit Ober-Ammergau this year should -certainly prepare themselves by reading these recollections. And where that pleasure is denied, the book will in a way supply its place. The present writer found it excite a very keen interest in a young audience.