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The Earth and its Story. By A. B. Dwerryhouse. (Charles H. Kelly. 5s. net.)—This introduction to geology and physiography is undeniably lucid and interesting. The style is purposely simple,—too much so, we think. Children of four or five would find it easy to understand, but the subjects would be beyond them. This is not a great fault, but it is noticeable, for as the book progresses the style ages. However, it is plain and easily grasped, a great advantage for children. The chapter on the glacial period and the coming of the great Scandinavian ice sheet is most instructive. Is it definitely certain that the ice went no further south than the Thames? This should be an excellent text-book for a young beginner, with its numerous and well-chosen photographs.
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