Elementary Physiography. By John Thornton, M.A. (Longman and Co.)—We are
glad to see that the craving for physiographical knowledge is getting to be more fully recognised. Most teachers are willing enough to devote plenty of time to the subject in its more restricted sense, but pay little attention to " meteorology." The surface phenomena of the earth are, on the whole, pretty plain sailing, and everybody ought to know something about them without being driven to it. Meteorology is, of course, more exacting as regards its proper comprehension, and the amount of crass ignorance on the subject amongst all classes is strange. Several maps and numerous diagrams illustrate a text written in a clear and straightforward manner. We notice that the map showing " rainfall" is not shaded as accurately as it might be ; to be of any use, also, it should be much larger. This criticism must apply to all the charts connected with weather.
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