Humanism.
Humanism : Philosophical Essays. By F. C. S. Schiller. (Mac- millan and Co. 8s. 6d.)—There is a refreshing vigour about this book, as might be expected from a writer who, in......
An American Astronomer's Experiences.
Reminiscences of an Astronomer. By Simon Newcomb. (Harper and Brothers. 10s. 6d.)—This is as delightfully natural and readable a book of the autobiographical kind as has......
Proverb Lore.
Proverb Lore. By F. E. Hulrue, F.S.A. (Elliot Stock. is. ffd. net.)—Fuller defined a proverb as "much matter decocted into a few words," and it would be hard to find a better......
Li Hung-chang.
Li Hung - Chang : his Life and Times. By Mrs. Archibald Little. (Cassell and Co. 15s.)—How little we English understand the Chinese ! This is the one strong conviction that......
Hortus Vitae.
Hortus Vttae : Essays on the Gardening of Life. By Vernon Lee. (John Lane. 3s. 6d.)—All who are familiar with the previous discursive writing of "Vernon Lee" know what to expect......
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