18 MAY 1912, page 21

Some Natural History Books.* Our First Natural History...

a good instance of the. abundant fare that is now provided for the general reader • (1) The Romance of the Seasons. By F. Martin. Duncan, F'.R.M.S., JP:B.F.& With Si......

The Advent Of A Prophet.*

THERE can be no task more delightful than that of wel- coming a remarkable book and calling others to share our enjoyment of its quality. As Hazlitt says, we become, " by......