19 APRIL 1913, page 23

Readable Novels- —the Love Pirate. By C. N. And A.

M. Williamson. (Methuen and Co. Es.)—A pleasant story, of which the scene is laid in California. The inevitable motor car makes its appearance, and the scenery described is even......

Panama And What It Means. By John Foster Fraser. (cassell

and Co. Gs.)—Mr. Fraser's cleverly written descriptions and excellent photographs help, to give a very vivid idea of the fascinating work which is now being completed in the......

Fiction.

1111. CATFISH.* MR. CHARLES MARRIOTT is quite one of the most interesting figures in the world of contemporary fiction. We know nothing about him except through his books, which......

Some Books Of The Week.

[Under this heading we notice such Books of the week as hare not teen reserved for review m other forms.] National Life and National Training. By General Sir Ian Hamilton,......

Th.e Night .nurse. By The Author Of "the ,surgeon's Log."

(Chapmists and Hall. 6s,)--The. scene of this story is laid in an bospital and is much concerned with the sentimental relations between the resident staff and the nurses. These......