27 DECEMBER 1884, Page 23

Among the Stars. By Agnes Giberno. (Seeley and Co.)—This is

a companion-volume to one of which we had occasion to speak with high praise some time ago "Sun, Moon, and Stars." But it is meant to be " much easier," and indeed in style and matter is carefully brought within the comprehension of the young. This is no easy matter ; but it is well worth the effort. If the fascination of this subject once lays hold of the mind, it never loses its power. Among all the varieties of knowledge, the absolute disinterestedness of this gives it a very high place indeed. There is nothing that we would sooner see a child occupy his thoughts with than the "romance of the heavens."