5 DECEMBER 1908, Page 12

both to describe and to delineate, the wonders of the

old Flemish towns. Not only the cities which are now in Belgium, but those of French Flanders as well, come under notice. Here we realise that not only in Bruges, Ghent, and Ypres are there splendid and characteristic buildings to be found, but also in a number of cities, such as Dixmude, Fumes, Douai, and others. Without going into great historical and archaeological detail, M. Robida gives us a very good general survey of the places he writes about. His book would be a useful preparation for a tour in Flanders.