3 DECEMBER 1910, Page 66

A Book of Discoveries. By John Masefield. Illustrated by Gordon

Browne. (Wells Gardner, Darton, and Co. 6s.)—Mac Shenstone and his brother Robin are adventurous lads, and one of their explorations, eminently successful at first, for it takes them to a lake stocked with wild fowl, ends with bringing them into collision with the owner, Mr. Hampden. Bat all goes well. Mr. Hampden is a. good fellow; the lads are well disposed; and the real discoveries begin for them. They learn much about the story of the place, for there is a hill close by with a British fort upon it, and it is a delight to imagine, under the skilled guidance of their new friend, the old-time scenes when Briton and Roman fought for victory. This is as good a book to give to an intelligent boy as could well be found.