American Notes, 1881, by A. Sutter, C.E. (Blackwood), is a
sufficiently entertaining little book for general readers, though specially interesting to members of the writer's own profession, who will better understand many of the terms and most of the illustra- tions in it. The " Advice as to Emigration," which forms the last chapter of the small volume, seems likely, from its sensible tone and gathering of really necessary information, to be very useful ; and some remarks on the suitable diet for hot climates may be even more widely serviceable. He says, "Daring my visit, the heat was greater than anything ever known. I had excellent health, nevertheless, and have been asked to give my general diet. This may be stated in a few words, fish and vegetables. I used lemons largely. They were very cheap, and refreshing beyond words Lemons, water, ice, and sugar certainly refresh the frame of man more than words can express."
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