The County of Londonderry in Three Centuries. By J. W.
Kernohan. (Published by the author at Park Road, Belfast. 2s. 6d. net.)—Mr. Kernohan, who is one of the secretaries of the Presbyterian Historical Board of Ireland, has reprinted from the Coleraine Chronicle an interesting account of the colonization of the Ulster wilderness by Scottish and English farmers under the direction of the City companies, and of the gradual development of the county into a civilized, prosperous and law-abiding community. He gives special attention to the Ironmongers' estates, and to the experiences of the company's first agent, George Canning, in and after 1614. He traces the history of the county to the present day, giving detailed informa- tion that is not easily found elsewhere, particularly in regard to local industries and to the companies' estates.
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