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Anecdotes of the Habits and Instincts of Birds, Reptiles, and

7ieh4. By Mrs. R Lee. (Griffith, Ferran, and Co.)—There is a very miscellaneous collection of anecdotes of all sorts, and from all sources, in this volume by Mrs. Lee. We have no objection to her authorities, but they are very various, and the " anecdotes " are related in what may be termed a "popular" manner. We use

the word in the sense of not being meant only to interest, but also to impress. But matter relating to animals is always in- teresting, and some of the stories will be new to many. The book is decidedly readable, and it is just the thing for boys of fourteen or thereabouts.