Rabbits, Cats, and Cavies. By C. H. Lane. (J. M.
Dent and Co. 10s. 6d. net.)—The sub-title of this work sufficiently describes its ob- ject, "Descriptive Sketches of All Recognised Exhibition Varieties, with many Original Anecdotes." We must own to having no special interest in exhibitions of animals. It may fairly be argued that they are necessary if we are to maintain a high standard of excellence in the animals which we keep animi causa, as Caesar puts it. And if there are to be exhibitions, there must be hand- books for them. This is the raison d'etre of Mr. Lane's book. It is, of course, too special for criticism here.—We may mention along with it The A.B.C. of the Dog, by Harold Tremayne (Henry J. Drane, ls.) Mr. Tremayne gives some hints as to the choice of a dog, "as a companion," let it be noted, and directions how to keep him; he then proceeds to describe the chief varieties. Finally, there are suggestions for the treatment of disease.—Of a kindred nature is a pleasing volume in " The Dainty Nature Series" (W. Heinemann, Ss. net), How to Attract the Birds, by Neltje Blanchan. The author is evidently a careful and sym- pathetic observer of Nature, from whom much may be learnt.
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