getics of this work are devoted altogether to the first coming and last leaving of the Saviour. It opens with a discussion of the probability of an incarnation, passes to its witnesses and their testimony, closing with a chapter on the witnesses to the resurrection and the ascension. No special individuality is presented in this treatment, except that the emphasis of argument is shifted from direct testimony to the apriori probability that the story as told represents an actual occurrence. 215 pp. 12mo.

Ascent of the Soul, The. By Amory N. Bradford, author of "Spirit and Life," etc. In the volume before us Dr. Bradford applies the general theory of evolution to the history of the soul, and discusses what we should prefer to call the development of the psychic entity in time and in eternity. Chapter I-"The Soul"-leaves us longing for a specific definition of the soul. Instead of this we read much concerning its origin, and are left to settle moot points as we like. Chapter 2 treats of "The Awakening of the Soul" to a consciousness of its powers, to a sense of its responsibility, obligation and recognition of God. Here a suspicion of universal salvation is met with. The superhuman element in the soul's development is not sufficiently emphasized here or otherwhere. Chapter 3-"The First Steps" is continuation of the theme of Chapter 2. The first step is the ability to decide between right and wrong; the second, the realization of the soul's freedom. We question the assertion that conscience "never fails to impel toward the true and the good." Chapter 4, on "Hindrances," is the most helpful of all so far considered. Obstacles to spiritual growth must be expected, but victory is certain eventually. "The Austere' is the title of Chapter 5, a companion study to Chapter 4. "Sorrow is only love thwarted" is a clinging sentence. Sympathy is "the art of suffering with another without the definite choice to do so." We all grow by overcoming, and thus a rational basis for optimism is reached. And now comes Chapter 6, entitled "The Reawakening," which, the author claims, "will some time come to all." Least satisfying is Chapter 7. on "The Place of Jesus Christ." Christ's chief office is to bring "light." This chapter disappoints us. Much more refresh

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ments here are lacking in the clear ring of positive orthodox belief, yet the author is orthodox in his belief in the immortality of the soul. We are surprised that Scripture is not more revered as supreme in authority; reason is unduly respected, and we read: "Among the seers of the ages I think that the two whom all would recognize as being pre-eminent are Socrates and Jesus!" "Both Socrates and Jesus believed in God!” 314 PP. 12mo. Indexed.-Baltimore Sun.

On the Trail of Moses. By Rev. Louis Albert Banks, D. D. As the author states in his preface, this is a collection of sermons which were delivered in a series of revival meetings held during the month of January of the present year in the church of which he is pastor, the Grace Methodist Episcopal Church of New York City. "Their sole purpose," says Dr. Banks, "was to persuade men and women to accept Christ as a personal Saviour then and there." The author follows the career of the great lawgiver of Israel, and of the world, from the time when Pharaoh's daughter was moved by his baby's tears until God Himself entombed His servant upon Mount Pisgah From each incident Dr. Banks draws a lesson which is applicable to the Christian life and which appeals winningly to the unconverted hearer to enter upon that life. 297 pp.

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Present-Day Evangelists. By J. Wilbur Chapman. This book is a presentation of the present-day evangelism which is awakening such interest throughout the world. It is at the same time a discussion of the old methods of evangelistic work, which have been used with such signal success for years. In a word, it is a handbook on the basis of which the work in an individual church, or in a community, may be successfully organized. 245 pp. 16m0.

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Handbook of Climatology. By Dr. Julius Hann. Part I, General Climatology. Translated, with the author's permission, from the second revised and enlarged German edition, with references and notes by Robert De Courcy Ward. This translation is designed to meet the need that exists for a standard work on climate in English, suitable for the use of teachers of geography and of related subjects. The treatment is simple and the book is adapted to those who have some knowledge of elementary meteorology. As a source of general information on all matters connected with climatology the book will be found indispensable by scientists generally. Among the subjects discussed are the distribution of temperature, humidity, rainfall, cloudiness, etc.; the studies of solar radiation and of its effect upon the earth; the influence of land and water, of ocean currents and of forests upon climate; the characteristics and the advantages and disadvantages of different climates; the physiological effects of diminished air pressure, and of dry and moist climates; the height of the snow line in different parts of the world, and the causes controlling it; the evidence and the causes of periodic, historical and geological changes of climate. The importance of the human relations of the various climatic elements is emphasized throughout. Indexed. 429 pp. 8vo.

control. He will, however, find ample direction to the original sources in Dr. Vernon's bibliography. The intelligent layman, on the other hand, will complain, we think, of a want of clearness in exposition and simplicity of arrangement, and to him many of the experimental details set forth at large will be decidedly burdensome. The whole work would have gained greatly in clearness and effect if many of the details of observation and experiment had been in appendixes. As the book stands, Dr. Vernon has not wholly avoided the danger of making a fascinating subject difficult and even dull. 415 DD. 12mo.-London Athen

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Variation in Animals and Plants. By H. M. Vernon, M. A., M. D. Dr. Vernon does not explicitly express himself to any defined class of readers, but the inclusion of his volume within the "International Scientific Series" may be taken to mark it as a popular handbook addressed to a wider circle than that of professed biologists. There is no doubt that a book on this subject has been wanted for some time, and by two widely different sets of readers. There are those, in the first place, who are familiar with the chief debates which have arisen among students of heredity and evolution since Darwin, but who are too much occupied with some other side of biology to follow closely and punctually all the recent investigations of variation and inheritance; and in the second place there is a large body of general readers who do not seek the de tails of new evidence so much as an intelligible survey in broad outline of modern problems and results. We are afraid it is likely that Dr. Vernon, by aiming between these two extremes, will miss the usefulness his work might have had for either class. The biologist, coming to it to resume his

United States Bureau of Ethnology. The author states that his own researches have extended over ten years, and that the work represents the accumulated result of his "renewed visits and many explorations." All the various trails which bring the visitor to the Grand Canyon are then carefully described. New edition. With illustrations. 341 pp. 12m0.-N. Y. Times Saturday Review.

Letters from the Holy Land. By Elizabeth Butler. In her preface Lady Butler says: "The letters, written to my mother, and published chiefly at her request, can lay no claim to literary worth; their only possible value lies in their being descriptive of impressions received on the spot of that land which stands alone in its character upon the map of the world." We beg leave to differ from Lady Butler. In our opinion, her book has a real literary value. There are here a freshness of outlook and a charming personal note, which are often wanting in the work of professional writers. who have the fear of the critics before their eyes. When this tour through the Holy Land was made, Sir William Butler was in command at Alexandria, and the trip had to be brought within the limit of a four weeks' leave. But, it seems, the travellers knew how to make the best use of their time. Lady Butler's letters from Jerusalem are impressive, and breathe a fervent religious feeling. She admits that the possession of the Holy Land by the conservative Turk preserves the precious tokens of the past in their integrity, but she believes the holy places might be in still better keeping The book is enriched with sixteen illustrations in color. 84 p. 8vo.

On the "Polar Star" in the Arctic Sea. By his Royal Highness Luiga Amedeo of Savoy. Translated by William Le Queux. Two vols. Illustrated. 8vo. See review, page 770.

Some Byways of California. By Charles Franklin Carter. This small but interesting volume deals chiefly with out-of-the-way places in Southern California, places of wide and agreeable association and frequently of great romantic charm. Many of were originally missions,

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up to our view localities not generally known and more than often not justly appreciated. 189 pp. 12mo.

Washington: Its Sights and Insights. By Mrs. Harriet Earhart Monroe, author of "The Art of Conversation," etc. A book about the national capital written by a public lecturer. A pleasant combination of facts and events, and amusing anecdotes. The author not only describes the architecture of the government buildings, but vividly depicts the work that is carried on within by the system of administration in each department. The new White House is also described and illustrated, and the history given of every monument and institution. 183 pp. 12mo.-Publishers' Weekly.

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Bookbinders and Their Craft. By S. T. Prideaux, author of "An Historical Sketch of Bookbinding." Contains essays on "Some English and Scotch Bindings of the Last Century;" "Characteristics and Peculiarities of Roger Payne, Binder;" "Les Relieurs Francais;" "Design in Bookbinding :" "Some French Binders of To-day;" "Early Stamped Bindings:" "Early Italian Bindings," and "Some Notes on Pattern Making." Of the papers collected in this volume, those on "Roger Payne" and "English and Scotch Bindings" were written for the Magazine of Art. The notice of M. Thoinan's on French bindings was contributed to "Bibliographica." All the rest appeared either in Scribner's Magasine or the Book Buyer, except the second paper on

Cartoons. By John T. McCutcheon, including the famous "Boy in Springtime" series, etc. Cartoons which originally appeared in the Chicago Record-Herald. They are published on a somewhat larger scale than they appeared in the newspaper, and are of the class and order familiar in the paper from which they are repeated. Quarto.

Flower Beautiful, The. By Clarence Moores Weed. A volume on the subject of the decorative use of flowers, with abundant illustration. The author has treated the subject seriously as a branch of art, and applies the pinciples of art to govern its practice. He points out the importance of harmony in color and form, not only between the flowers used, but the flowers and their receptacles and surroundings. 150 pp. 8vo.

English Book Illustration of To-day. By R. E. D. Sketchley. With an introduction by Alfred W. Pollard. The four articles and bibliographies contained in this volume appeared in the "Library." They discuss English book illustration, beginning with its revival about forty years ago, after an introductory chapter on Italian book illustration. The examples cited come down to 1899. There is a bibliography by titles and artists, and an index of artists. 173 pp. 8vo. Indexed.

England as the Editor of The Gardener and as Horticultural Superintendent in the Kent County Council, which gives him a laige area of park to superintend, prepared a manual on Plain Practical gardening three years ago, of which 3000 copies were exhausted in a month. The success of the previous work has led to the present manual, which has already apeared in the journal of which Mr. Wright is the Editor. The book is a singular mixture of personal ideas, practical wisdom, and scientific inaccuracy. The entire work is based on the rule of thumb and the author gravely discusses when he comes to melons, whether "melon seed improves by being carried about a few months in the waistcoat pocket." The book opens with a short discussion of the utilization of a given area; discusses the selection of stock, and gives directions for pruning. Each fruit is then taken up in detail. The varieties presented are altogether for English use. The list of apples, for instance, contains no apple cultivated in this country. Pears, however, include several varieties which have done well here, though in general they belong to closely related families; so also with stone fruit. All fruit is considered altogether from the English standpoint, and grapes assume the cool Summer and Winter of the English clime. With illustrations. 148 pp. I2mo.

How to Make Indian and Other Baskets. By George Wharton James. The author has already published two works, one on Indian Basketry and another on Indians of the Painted Desert Region, which include much information as to baskets. The present work opens with a brief sketch of the author's experience, which began with basket making in England. With the aid of photographs, material, tools and manipulations, are successively described in all the various forms of mat, plat, coil, net and web weaving, closing with insertions and

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Pictorial Practical Rose Growing. By Walter P. Wright. One of a set of five books on practical gardening. It describes the use which can be made of small space, discusses different types of roses, preparation of the soil, pruning, varieties, care, and methods needed in order to secure prize winners. A number of varieties are illustrated by half-tone reproductions of photographs, and there are numerous diagrams with close, minute description. 152 PP.

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