The Story of Photography. By A. T. Story. (G. Newnes.)—
This little history is well written, and clearly states the various stages of the discovery and development of the science. It is not intended as a text-book for beginners at taking photographs, but it will be read by those who desire some information on the optical, chemical, and historical sides of the subject. The author has not discussed the curious fact that, in spite of accumulated experience, photographers have not succeeded in rivalling, or even approaching, Mrs. Cameron's best portraits taken during the infancy of the process.
In the " Modern Reader's Bible;' edited by Richard G. Moulton• (Macmillan and Co.), we have received a volume of Select Master= pieces of Biblical Literature. The division is of a literary character. We have (1) Stories, of which "Joseph and his Brethren" and " Belshazzar's Feast" are specimens; (2) Oratory, as e.g., ".A Discourse on Immortality from Ecclesiasticus ; " (3) Wisdom ; (4) Lyrics, Job's Elegy, "Let the day perish wherein I was born,"
and " The Sons of Deborah " being specimens ; (5) Rhapsody.
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