We have to notice two seasonable little books, which we
can recom- mend to those who are wise enough to know that there is beautiful scenery to be found without going to Switzerland or Norway. These are the Tourist's Guide to Derbyshire, by J. Charles Cox, and the Tourist's Guide to the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire, both published by Mr. E. Stanford. Both seem to be very well executed, Mr. Cox having the smaller and more manageable subject. His plan has been to take Derby as a centre, and by describing railway excur- sions where the railway servos, and road excursions whore it does not, to cover the whole country. The "Railway Excursions" are seven in number, the "Road Excursions" three. Besides those, we have a preliminary chapter on "The Geology of Derbyshire," a list of "Books relative to Derbyshire," and "Notes for Anglers." This last is an excellent feature. In a couple of pages the reader may learn what chance he has of catching fish, and what he must pay for it. On the point of churches, Mr. Cox is, of course, strong ; but he aims at, and has attained, brevity. Mr. Bevan also gives us a preliminary chapter, "Railway Excursions" (eighteen in number), and "Road Excur- sions," of which there are twelve. But no such convenient centre as Derby presents itself. Mr. Bevan has not been as considerate as Mr. Cox for the frivolity of anglers. We notice that in one case, at least, the name of a late proprietor is given for that of the present owner. This might cause disagreeable mistakes, when permission to view has to be asked.
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