12 JUNE 1926, Page 28

'The Teddy' Expedition. By K. R. Dahl. 'Pra . nslated by

: Grace I. Colborn. (Appleton. 12s. 6d.) The author finishes his book with a declaration that he and hi S comrades would be ready to return to Greenland at any moment, Which 1 shows us how strong is the lure of the lonely North. There is here a notable directness, vigour, and sloughing of un- essentials. The final scene of the adventurer's escape to land after losing 'The Teddy' through ice pressure is very well told. The translator is to be congratulated and the illustrations are good.