26 DECEMBER 1891, Page 26

With Sack and Stock in Alaska. By George Broke. (Longmans.)

—This little volume does not require any criticism. It consists of notes published, the writer tells us, in obedience "to the wishes of one who is now no more." It is, accordingly, a simple, unpretending record of experiences of travel in a country of which little is known. The novelty of the subject sufficiently justifies its appearance. Any one who may feel disposed to try his for- tunes in Alaska cannot do better than read what Mr. Broke has to say. He will pick up no little useful advice. But perhaps a still more useful function that the book may discharge may be the dissuading him from going at all. There is fine scenery doubtless to be found ; but the discomforts of travel are great, and the expenses high.