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The Ready Guide To British Birds. By B. A. Carter.

(Sidgwick and Jackson. 2s. 6d. net.)—A valuable guide for beginners. Birds are arranged approximately in order of size, and distinguishing features of colour, flight, movements,......

The English Character. By Spencer Leigh Hughes, M.p. (" Sub

Rosa.") (T. N. Foulis. 5s. net.)—In the two dozen essays that make up this volume Mr. Hughes nominally discusses various -characteristics of English life. In reality he gives......

Studies And Appreciations. By Darrell Tiggis. (dent And...

net.)—Mr. Figgie's collection of critical essays will please many who disagree with some of his opinions. He always expresses himself well, even if uncompromisingly. A series of......