" None of Self and All of Thee." By S.
S. Hewlett. (Nisbet and Co.)—The author writes in her preface : "This is a tale of Indian life. It is a tale, not a missionary report." It is somewhat inartistically constructed, and seems to have gone through some process of anglicising which, though expedient from one point of view, has probably not improved it. Our impression is that it would have been better if made into two. The trials of Bibi and Fatima, told separately, would have been sufficiently effective. The book, however, has some interesting pictures of Indian life and of missionary work, especially as it is carried on by the native women who practise medicine in the zenanas. The description of the treatment of Fatima's sister is very curious indeed. There are many photographic illustrations of much interest.
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