The Depid For Prisoners Of War At Norman Cross, Huntingdon-
shire. By T. J. Walker. (Constable and Co. 10s. 6d. net.)— When Stevenson was engaged in writing St. Ives, his pre- conceived notions of the treatment of French prisoners in......
Desert And Water Gardens Of The Red Sea. By Cyril
Crossland. (Cambridge University Press. 10s. 6d. net.)— This fascinating book deals with one of the least-known coast- lines in the world—the western shore of the Red Sea......
Vale- By George Moore. (william Heinemann. 68.)—this Is...
and concluding volume of Mr. Moore's artless and informal autobiography. We regret to say that it combines some very interesting, and even beautiful, passages with many which......
The Life-work Of Edward A. Moseley. By James Morgan....
and Co. 8s. 6d. net.)—Mr. Moseley filled the important post of Secretary of the American Interstate Commerce Commission from its organization in 1897 until his death in 1911.......
A Great Adventuress. By J. Turquan And J. D'auriac. (herbert
Jenkins. 12s. 6d. net.)—This amusing book, well translated by Miss Lilian Wiggins from the French original, bears testimony to the enduring fascination of Romney's and Nelson's......
Alone In The Wilderness. By Joseph Knowles. (longmans And...
58. net.)—This candidly egotistic volume is the record of what Stevenson would have called a "compendious lark." Its author—who is a well-known American landscape painter—......
London Survivals. By P. H. Ditehfield. (methuen And Co. 10s.
6d. net.)—This learned and laborious "record of the old buildings and associations of the City" is intended to call attention to the treasures of beauty and antiquity that still......
An Introduction To The Study Of The French Revolution. By
J. A. Follows. (Simpkin, Marshall, and Co. Is. 6d. net.) —The title of this book is rather a misnomer. It is an attempt to sketch the causes and results of the French Revolution......
Voyage Aux Ttate.unis De L'amerigue, 1793-1798. By Moreau...
Edited by Stewart L. Mims. (Yale University Press. 10s. 6d. net.)—Moreau de Saint-Wry played a part of some importance in the early days of the French Revolution—he used to say......
Robert Applegarth. By A. W. Humphrey. (national Labour...
an interesting record of one of the protagonists in the Trade Union movement. Mr. Applegartb, who is still living, was born in 1834, and, after spending three years in America,......
The Hermits And Anchorites Of England. By Rotha Mary Clay.
(Methuen and Co. 7s. 6d. net.)—This work, at once readable and scholarly, is a notable addition to The Antiquary's Books." The life of the recluse is now " seldom chosen and......
Life In An Indian Outpost. By Major Gordon Casserly. (t.
Werner Laurie, 12s. 6d. net.)—The author of this read- able volume was stationed at Buxa Duar, which guards the pass into India from Bhutan. He describes the daily incidents of......
Scottish Influences In Russian History. By A. F. Steuart....
MacLehose and Sons. 4e. 6d. net.)—Mr. Steuart takes us along a little-known by-path of history. His researches show that the first Scottish settlement in Russia was formed about......
Charles Dickens. (hodder And Stoughton. 5s. Net.)—this...
the Bookman contains several "appre- ciations" of Dickens and numerous illustrations—chiefly of persons and places associated with the author of Pickwick. Sir W. Robertson......
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