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The Centre Of Ancient Civilization. By Il D. Daunt. (bodley

Head. 10s. Od.)—This is one of those perverse fruits of misplaced ingenuity, which almost make one howl aloud. As a philologist Mr. Daunt is worse than George Borrow, and......

Aids To Reading

THESE are two excellent books, different in kind, but both calculated to accomplish their purpose, which is that of helping readers who are in need of guidance. - Mrs. Drew's......

The Spell Of Music

THE literature of music increases almost with every post. It is a sign of the times that more and more people are interested in music, while the number of actual music-lovera is......

Out Of Great Tribulation

In London's Shadows. By The Rev. Frank L. Jennings._ (Heath Cranton. 6s.) Ma. FRANK L. JENNINGS, writes a modest account of a heroic adventure. Impelled by pity, he spent his......

Current Literature

INTERPRETATIONS. By L. Cope Comford. (Harrap. Os. net:)--,In this little volume of essays, Mr. Cornford ha, given us a varied selection. There are sympathetic studies of Lord......