27 JULY 1907, Page 26

Whispers from the Fleet. By Captain Christopher Cradock, C.B. (Griffin

and Co. 4s. 6d. net.)—Captain Cradock believes that sea- manship will survive all the changes introduced by mechanical progress, and writes this book to supply some practical hints for its development under changed conditions. Of course it is technical, though it is diversified and relieved by personal experiences and recollections. We must be content With giving it a hearty welcome.