3 DECEMBER 1898, Page 29

The White North. By M. Douglas. (T. Nelson and Sons.)—

Miss Douglas has taken much pains in acquainting herself with Arctic travel and exploration. She now brings her subject up to date (Peary's last book, of course, is more recent) by giving the outlines of the narratives of Nordenskiold, De Long, and Nansen. Her preface very properly refers her readers to the original narratives. These epitomes are useful, if they arouse, but do not satisfy, the appetite for knowledge.