Historic Churches of Paris. By Walter F. Lonergan. (Ward and
Downey.)—This is a highly interesting book, well written, but somewhat sparingly illustrated. Fifty-eight pages, more than a fourth part of the whole work, are given to Notre Dame, and very good reading they are,—but the drawings are inade- quate. There is a not very impressive picture of the exterior, five "monsters," and representations of the " choir-stalls " and the "west front." To put the matter shortly, the " drawings " are not particularly excellent, and the photographs are not plentiful enough. Still, the book itself may be commended. The author knows his subject well. What an interesting story, for in- stance, it is that he tells about the rescue of the Abbe Simon, Cure of St. Eustache, by the Dames de la Halle. These ladies gave the Communist leaders a piece of their mind; and, it seems, were too formidable to be refused. The Cure was released in time to celebrate his Easter mass. Why, we may ask, is Dollinger bracketed with Renan as an enemy of the faith ?
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