20 JULY 1889, page 22

William Dampier.* Assuredly No Roll Of Noteworthy...

the name of Dampier ; but is he placed in the right category as a "man of action "? We doubt it. True, he fought gallantly in the Royal Prince,' as common sailor, against the......

Rural Italy.*

Ma. BEADCLERIC is a writer who has the courage of his con- victions. He begins by quoting in his preface a pessimistic view of the state of Italy—he does not say from what......