30 MAY 1891, Page 26

The Question of Copyright. Compiled by Geo. Haven Putnam. (G.

P. Putnam's Sons.)—Mr. G. Haven Putnam is known to the world of letters as one who, while himself an eminent publisher, has striven hard to make the United States adopt an honest policy in the matter of copyright. The late Copyright Act was largely due to his exertions, though it falls far short of his desires. In this volume he gives, with valuable comments suggested by his own acquaintance with the subject, a summary of the copyright legislation of the civilised world.