27 DECEMBER 1930, Page 28

Dr. Duncan Main of Hangehaiv, known in China as Dr.

Apricot of Heaven Below (Marshall, Morgan and Scott, 6s.),- was a medical missionary in Hangchow. The story of his hospital and the religious and sanitary results of his labours are very graphically and simply told by Mr. Kingston de Gruche. Incidentally, we hear a great deal about Chinese life and character. The book is well worth reading by those interested in the Chinese attitude towards life apart from political or public matters.