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THE SOUTH AMERICA HANDBOOK, 1926. (South

American Publications, Ltd. 7s. (Id. net.) _ .

THE essence of tabloid information about the vast Continent of South America is presented in this well-produced book. The subject is so vast that it is a wonder how the Editor (Mr. J. A.

Hunter) contrives to condense such a mass of information into the space of some 700 pages. The index has been carefully examined, references turned up, and in every instance the information given was found to be accurate, up to date and sufficient for the trader, traveller or sportsman. It is indis- pensable to anyone contemplating a South American voyage.