True Stories of an Australasian Life. By A. Patchett Martin.
(Griffith, Farran, and Co.)—Tasman, Dampier, and Captain Cook True Stories of an Australasian Life. By A. Patchett Martin. (Griffith, Farran, and Co.)—Tasman, Dampier, and Captain Cook are the earlier heroes of Mr. Martin's story, and he tells of their doings in a pleasant fashion. Then we are introduced to Captain Phillip, the "first Governor," with his flock of soldiers and con-
victs, "of which he made, by the way, more than a man could reasonably be expected to make. Then, again, we have the story of "Matthew Flinders and George Bass," heroes of discovery whose names are not so well known as they deserve. Surely there is a great deal of luck in these matters. What did Bruce do that could be compared with the heroism of these men P And yet every one knows the name of Bruce. Of later celebrities we have William Marsden, Bishop Broughton, Captain Sturt, and Robert Lowe (whose struggle against blindness is a marvellously touching tale). The Bushrangers and the Maoris furnish subjects for two chapters, and, finally, we have Sir George Grey and Bishop Selwyn. This is a book highly to be commended both for interest of subject and excellence of treatment.
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