27 MARCH 1897, Page 25

Architects of Fate. By O. S. Marden. (T. Nelson and

Sons.)— Mr. Marden, in a book of some five hundred pages, has collected a vast number of instances of men who, by possession of some qualities, have risen to honour, or fame, or wealth. Under the description of the various aids to the building of character Mr. Marden summarises the critical moment of some well-known man's life that points the particular virtue he is inculcating. This is a most effective method of driving home a lesson, and as the author writes with considerable vigour and awing, he makes his pages, one and all, interesting reading. This is a volume of great moral value to all young peo pie, and we heartily recommend it.