4 DECEMBER 1909, Page 9

The Voyage of the Sesame? By A. C. Curtis. (H.

Frowde and Hodder and Stoughton. 5s.)—Hunting for gold in the Arctic Circle, as depicted by Mr. Curtis, is a pursuit that does not lack for incident. And when the three Trevelyans decide to seek their fortunes in such a manner they realise that it is no task to be lightly undertaken. For there are not only the perils incident to Arctic travel to be encountered, but man is also against them. For with the chart which is to guide them George Trevelyan has received a warning that others know of its existence, and will stand at nothing to obtain possession of the precious secret it contains. It will be seen from these outlines that lir. Curtis has a very thrilling story to unfold. He does it full justice, and the result is a book that we can very thoroughly recommend.