3 MAY 1902, Page 25

How to Hake an Index. By Henry B. Wheatley. (Elliot

Stock. 4s. 6d.)—Mr. Wheatley is an expert in all things that concern books. And he has what few experts have, a way of giving to his knowledge, even when it is of the technical kind, a very attractive form. The subject does not promise much; we are apt to regard an index as a necessary thing which it must cost much trouble to produce. Possibly we may have had some experience in making one, and almost certainly have seen how badly the thing may be done. This volume will, besides usefully fulfilling its own function, be found full of instruction.