The Country of Balochistan : its Geography, Topography, Ethnology,. and
History. By A. W. Hughes, F.R.G.S. (George Bell and Sons,)-- The author of this exhaustive and well-written volume modestly de- scribes it as a compilation rather than an original work. So far as we are able to judge, it appears a model book of its kind, in regard alike of matter and manner. Mr. Hughes has gone through all the official reports and records, and collated them, has consulted all the first living authorities (whose names are given), and has collected, certainly with care and diligence, everything of importance relating to Beloochistan. His information is well arranged and classified, is well indexed, and is accompanied by an admirable map. The photographs are, however, indistinct and otherwise unsatisfactory, but there are a good many of them. Our fear is that except for purposes of reference, this volume will ho found too complete and comprehensive. But every-day works of this kind relating to India and the adjoining territories grow in im- portance and interest, and we heartily trust that Mr. Hughes may not have to wait long for the reward his really considerable labours deserve.
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