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The Life and Correspondence of Thomas Arnold, D.D. 



By Arthur Penrhyn Stanley, D.D. Crown 8vo, pp. xxiv. — 548. (London : 

 Ward, Lock, and Co.) 



This is one of the well-known " Minerva Library of Famous Books." It 

 is nicely bound and illustrated with a portrait and several plates. We cannot 

 speak too highly in praise of this series of works. 



Vitus Bering, the Discoverer of Bering Strait. By Peter 

 Lauridsen. Post Svo, pp. xvi. — 223. (Chicago : S. C. Griggs c\: Co. 1889.) 



We have here an account of Russian Explorations between the years 1725 

 and 1743 ; of Bering's birth and parentage ; the founding of the Russian Navy ; 

 the desire of Peter the Great to know the extent of his empire ; and of 

 Bering's discoveries and finally his death. The book will well repay careful 

 reading. 



A History of Felsted School, with some Account of the 

 Founder and his Descendants. By John Sargeaunt, M.A. Crown 8vo, pp. 

 viii. — 129. (Chelmsford : E. Durrant. London : Simpkin, Marshall, and 

 Co. 1S89.) 



We have an interesting account of this old and still flourishing school. 

 The various chapters treat of the Chronicles of the School ; the Worthies of 

 Felsted ; the Records of the Foundation ; the House of Rich (the founder) ; 

 with a Table showing the descent of the Barony of Rich of Little Leez, etc. 

 We think it a pity that the full text of the original deeds has not been given, 

 for even at the present day there are certain Bereans who would like to search 

 the writings. The book contains good views of the old and the present 

 school buildings and of Leez Priory. 



The Medical Annual and Practitioners' Index. Crown Svo, 

 pp. xlviii, — 656. (Bristol : J. Wright and Co. London : Simpkin, Marshall, 

 and Co. 1890.) 



This important Annual is now in its eighth year. Part I., devoted to 

 Therapeutics, covers 100 pages ; Part II., New Treatment, 430 pp. ; Part III. 

 treats of Sanitary Science ; followed by the Lunacy Act Amendment Bill, New 

 Inventions and Progress of Pharmacy, Books for the Year, etc. 



Each succeeding year sees a marked improvement in this Annual. 



Atlas of Commercial Geography. By John George Bar- 

 tholomew. Royal 4to. (London : C. J. Clay & Sons, Cambridge University 

 Press Warehouse. 18S9.) Price 3s. 



This atlas consists of 27 most useful maps, in which prominence is given to 

 those physical conditions of the earth which directly aftect commerce and the 

 distribution of commodities. They show Height of Land and Depth of Sea ; 

 Mean Annual Rainfall, with Limits of Snowfall ; Prevailing Winds ; Tem- 

 perature ; Distribution of Mineral, \'egetable, and Animal Commodities ; 

 Animals of Importance to Commerce ; Population ; Leading Races of Men 

 and of Religions, etc. To these are added a number of Special Maps, show- 

 ing Political Features, Railways, etc. The maps are coloured and well 

 executed. 



The Federal Government of Switzerland. By Bernard 

 Moses, Ph.D. Crown Svo, pp. 256. (Oakland, California : Pacific Press 

 Pub. Co. 1889.) Price -Si. 50. 



An interesting history of Switzerland is before us. It treats of the 

 Antecedents of Swiss Federalism, Distribution of Power, the Legislature, 

 Executive, Judiciary, Foreign and Internal Relations, and Common Prosperity. 

 It is a thoroughly readable book. 



