7 DECEMBER 1912, Page 11

The Circling Year. By W. Percival Westell, D.Sc. With illus-

trations by C. F. Newell. (T. Nelson and Sons. 63. net.)-Dr. Westell takes his readers for rambles through country places and by the sea-shore, and points out the different birds, beasts, and flowers to be seen in the four seasons of the year. There is a good chapter of "Rambles under the Stars," with a clear diagram of the northern sky, and talk of bats, glow-worms, and the Bears The coloured illustrations are simple and good.