A COLONIAL POSTMASTER-GENERAL'S REMINISCENCES By Alan Workman This book (Grayson
and Grayson, 8s. 6d.), like its title, is more informative than attractive. Both, however, are honest and nobody in search of thrills can blame Mr. Workman if he is dis- appointed. But there should be many readers at this time of special interest in the Empire who will greatly enjoy this description of the postal systems of Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and Trinidad from the pen of one who has worked his way up from a -minor post to that of a postmaster-general. The author first joined the service in Mombasa in 1905-7-pioneer • days so far as a postal system on European lines was concerned, as well as in many other respects. We watch each step of its development into the modern service, surmounting what seemed like insuperable obstacles, till wireless telegraphy came on the scent. One often wonders what Empire com- munications would be like without wireless. This book tells you. It is often incredibly dull and the humour is generally of the official variety, but those who fancy the title will enjoy the book.
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