Tourists and intending settlers will be grateful to Mr. H.
0. Weller for his little book Kenya Without Prejudice (" East Africa," 5s.). It is concisely and simply written and gives what it claims to give, a balanced and critical review of the country and its people. At a time when Kenya affords a battle- ground for violent controversies it is refreshing to find the elementary facts stated dispassionately and without any obvious bias. We have found it correct in all important points and full of wisdom for those who have the understanding to appreciate it. The would-be settler with limited capital should first read what Mr. Weller has to say before risking his all, and careless travellers might well lay to heart his strictures on those who take advantage of hospitality. We doubt, however, whether there is such a thing as " a Kenya race in process of formation," considering how arbitrary the frontiers are, and though the author does not want the Europeanized African it seems that that can be the only result of the policy which he would appear to favour. We are glad, to observe, however, that he has given the lie to the idea that the African is bone- lazy, for he writes that the Kenya Africa is " a jolly fellow, ready to turn his hand to anything, hard-working, but not self-critical," which is very true.
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