22 FEBRUARY 1879, Page 24

Jesus the Messiah : a Narrative Poem. By G. C.

Davies. (Provost and Co.)—This poem is a very unhappy, though no doubt well-meant, attempt to make the story of the Gospels more popular by presenting it in rhyme. We refrain from quoting any specimens of his verses, as we are sure the writer did not intend to do—what unfortunately he has done—make ridiculous that which is sacred.

Messrs. Johnston send us a timely War Map of Zululand, showing the adjoining districts, with a smaller map of the Cape Colony. Mr. Stanford and Messrs. W. H. Smith and Son also send us maps de- voted to the same subject, the Messrs. Smith's giving a description of the country and people, and a history of the causes and objects of the Zulu war.