18 SEPTEMBER 1897, Page 24

Florence et la Toscane. Par Euene Miintz. (Hachette at Cie.)

Miintz tells us that his object has been to go to the Tuscan towns, which are seldom now visited by the tourist, who hurries by them in the train. This thick quarto, profusely illustrated, de- scribes both the towns and the works of art which they contain The author speaks with authority upon the statues and pictures be writes about. To any one intending to visit Tuscany, with the purpose of going to the out of-the-way places as well as the great centres, this book would be of much use.