8 JULY 1865, page 17

Books.

MR. GROTE'S PLATO.* IT is not surprising that the historian of Greece should have selected the writings of Plato as a subject for special treatment. For, whether those writings......

Precious Stones.*

IN this beautiful volume, got up as only his books ever seem to be got up, with a simple elegance in strict accord with his style, Mr. King endeavours to include all that is......