19 NOVEMBER 1887, Page 49

The Lads of Lunda. By Jessie M. E. flashy. (James

Nisbet and Co.) —A thoroughly interesting book, full of adventure and true daring. The touches describing the scenery and life in the Shetland Isles are fall of vigour. The " Lads of Lands," heroes or culprits as the case may be, are just the sort of fellows who gain honour and glory for their country, whatever and wherever they may be,—full of daring, while a strong trust in a loving and all-powerful Father enables them to show courage and energy at times when" to do or die " aro the only possible alternatives. We augur well for the future of the young colonist whose early life was spent in such a school. By-the-bye, was it all holiday-time with the Manse boys ?