18 MARCH 1865, Page 19

The Wasps of the Ocean. By William Dalton. (E. Marlborough

and (lo.)—From Mr. Dalton English boys are sure to get a stirring, adven- turous story, such as they like, and his plan of making each of his tales illustrate the scenery and customs of a new country combines a great deal of information with amusement in a very pleasant way. Siam is the land to which he directs our attention in this work, and he finds his villains among the pirates of the Eastern Archipelago, who indeed give a name to the story. Of course they are finally discomfited and brought to justice, and the hero regains his money. How our readers must read the book itself to find out, and they will be very well repaid for the labour of doing so.