5 MAY 1888, Page 23

CURRENT LITERATURE.

The Land Question : its Examination and Solution. By Thomas J. Elliot. (Cassell and Co.)—Professor Elliot's contribution to this -question is the analysis of the farm accounts of the Wilton House Farm (farmed by Lord and Lady Herbert of Lea). The result may be briefly put in the words of his preface,—" The common question, Can corn be profitably grown in England at the present low prices ? ' is herewith answered in the affirmative."