North Overland with Franklin. By J. Macdonald Oxley. (R.T.S. 2s.
61)—Mr. Oxley describes, with close attention to the original narrative, the story of Franklin's second expedition (that, it should be understood, which he made by land, starting from York Factory). These narratives have an inexhaustible interest, not so much for the results attained by them, but as records of British endurance. One does not wish to entertain or foster conceit, but, as a rule, the better the breed, the better the outcome.—The Boy's Book of Bravery, by R. Power Berrey (C. Arthur Pearson. 5s.), is a volume of stories selected from our military history. Some of the groat battles of the Peninsular War, gallant deeds done in the Indian Mutiny, Rprke's Drift, Maiwand, Kumasi, various scenes in the Boer War, are included in this " Book of Bravery." And very rightly, the story of the 'Birkenhead,' as grand an exhibition of courage as any, is not omitted.—We may mention also The Story of Alfred and his Times, by M. Douglas (T. Nelson and Sons, ls. 6d.), one of last year's books, but not unseasonable now.—Another republication is Laura Richmond, by Jean Ingelow (Wells Gardner, Darton, and Co., 1s.)--Stumps, by Stella Austin (same publishers, le, 6d.1. has reached a ninth edition.
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