The Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages. By J. Hunter - Duvar. (Swan
Sonnenschein and Co.)—Mr. Hunter-Duvar knows his facts, and has plenty to say about the life early man led, and the teachings of archaeology. This is a subject that admits of endless discussion and suggestion, and we do not gather that any particular light has been thrown by him on the transition of the three ages of Stone, Iron, and Bronze, a question discussed by him leisurely and at length, but with no great vigour. He does not, as he himself tells us, distinguish his own opinions from others. Indeed, the aim of the volume is uncertain, and while reasonable and occasionally neat in his conclusions, there seems to be a want of enthusiasm, of vigorous handling. This is not the book to make a mark, but rather to be forgotten by the reader who likes language with spirit in it.
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