3 NOVEMBER 1917, Page 10

Brati/ Commercially Considered. (Syren and Shipping. ts.)— This well-illustrated volume

gives much information about the commeroe and industry of Brazil at the present time, with some historical and geographical chapters. It is not generally known that the United States of Brazil is larger in area than the United States of North America, without Alaska, though its population numbers only twenty-five millions. The inherent posaibilitiee of such a vest and fertile country are unlimited, and it is of great importance for the future that Brazil has come into the war on the side of the Allies.