31 OCTOBER 1914, Page 23

Dr. Fridtjof Nansen's latest journey was less adventurous and spectacular

than his previous explorations, but may turn out to be of more practical importance. Through Siberia (William Heinemann, 15s. net) gives the most recent account of the vast Asiatic resources of the Russian Empire, and throws light on the possibility of opening up the rich wheatlands of the Yenisei by the Kara Sea route.