21 MARCH 1908, Page 27

The Book of Ceylon. By Henry W. Cave. (Cassell and

Co. 12s. net; or in the three sections : " Colombo, &c.," 4s, ; " Kandy, &c.," 6s. ; "Northern Provinces, &c.," 4s.)—This volume seems to contain almost everything that can be said about the island, telling the reader all that he should see, describing the industries of the country, and giving practical guidance as to expenses. A one-horse carriage can be hired for a day for 6s. (first class), 4s. (second) ; a rickshaw for an hour costs 8d., and less than 4d. per hour after the first. But the price paid is, as elsewhere, not always the same as the official.