24 DECEMBER 1892, Page 25

The Real Robinson Crusze. By F. C. Burnand. (Bradbury, Agnew,

and Co.)—Travesties are always doubtful adventures ; this is not one of Mr. Barnand's happiest efforts. To say that the hero is a liar and scoundrel would be to take the story too seriously; but, in truth, we get a little wearied of the fun, which consists in describing a number of rascalities, and, as far as we can see, nothing else.