Shallows. By Myra Swan. 2 Vols. (hurst And Blackett.)— This
is a distinctly effective story, though there is not a little, both in the construction of the plot and in the drawing of the characters, that lays itself open to criticism. The......
A Vindication Of Phrenology. By W. Mattbieu (chatto And...
Phrenology in which Mr. Matthiou Williams believed does not require much vindication. The most interesting part of this volume is the defence of the claims of Gall to the......
Life And Reminiscences Of George J. Elvey, Knight. By Lady
Elvey. (Sampson Low.)—This is the record of a good man's life, and of a musician who won high honours in his profession, and deserved all the reputation he received. For......
James Inwick, Ploughman And Elder. By P. Hay Hunter....
Anderson, and Ferrier.)—Altogether, this is one of the cleverest and most successful stories written entirely, or almost entirely, in the Scottish dialect (Emeritus Professor......