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GIFT-BOOKS.
/tie at Sea. By G. Manville Fenn. (S.P.C.K.)—The process of writing down to a certain level of boyish intelligence is a little too obvious in this last story of Mr. Manville Fenn's. The why and wherefore of everything are too carefully explained to be palatable to older lads. Nevertheless, those who are just able to read comfortably will take much delight in following Jack to the Indian Ocean. Jack has to take a sea voyage to strengthen a frame enfeebled by too earnest a devotion to his books. At the outset his aversion to an outdoor life is painted very strongly ; but a two years' yachting cruise works wonders, and he steps ashore a different being. The moral is obvious, but, fortunately, it is not much needed. Jack Meadows is the exception, though all boys would like an excuse for a sea change.
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