312 REVIEWS. 



Pleasure-Cycling, by F. T. Bidlake ; with Helps to Riders, 



by Sennocke. Cr. 8vo, pp. 32. (London : Iliffe and Son. 1896.) Price l/- 

 In these 32 pages the author finds something to say on the pleasure and 

 healthy exercise of cycling. He gives hints to riders on choosing a machine, 

 learning to ride, etc. 



The Practice of Cookery and Pastry adapted to the busi- 

 ness of every-day life. By D. Williamson. Twenty-first edition. Cr. 8vo, 

 pp. xvi. — 359. (Edinburgh: Andrew Elliot. 1896.) 



This little book contains a large number of practical and useful receipts on 

 every conceivable subject in relation to cookery, from Soups to Pickles and 

 Preserves. The author appears to have taken pains to make his directions as 

 clear and distinct as possible, both as regards quantity of ingredients and time 

 required for cooking. 



Messrs. Cassell and Co. have sent us the following : — 



Cassell's Concise Cyclopedia. Parts I., II., III. 6d. each. 



Commencing with A, these parts carry to Daddy Long-Legs, for a descrip- 

 tion of which the reader is referred to Crane-Fly. The descriptions are short, 

 concise, and to the purpose. There are two plates and a number of smaller 

 illustrations in each part. 



Cassell's Natural History, Parts i, 2, and 3. Edited by 

 P. Martin Duncan, M.E.Lond., F.R.S., F.G.S., etc. Price 6d. each. 



We are pleased to know that Messrs. Cassell are publishing a remarkably 

 cheap edition of their Natural History. The numbers before us give the 

 natural history of the Apes and Monkeys and of the Lemurs, by Prof. Martin. 

 Each part, consisting of 96 pages, contains a great number of illustrations anil 

 several full-sized plates ; with the first part is also given an extra-large plate. 



British Battles of the Nineteenth Century. Price yd. 



This interesting serial has now reached its i6th part, which contains accounts 

 of The Turks before Alexinatz ; The Gurkha War ; Bayleu ; Villersexel ; 

 Canadians in the Field ; Three Features of the War of 181 2 ; The Fight for. 

 Valparaiso, 1891 ; and Inkermann. There are some good illustrations. 



European Butterflies and Moths (price 6d.) has now 

 reached the 25th part. Each contains a large coloured plate and eight pages of 

 descriptive letterpress. 



Science for All. Edited by Robt. Brown, M.A., Ph.D., 

 F.L.S., F.R.G.S. Price 6d. 



Contains most interesting papers on every department of science. Part 7 

 (last received) has chapters on the following subjects : — The History of a Hen's 

 Egg ; Growth ; The Magic-Lantern ; A Primrose ; A Cannon Shot ; Why the 

 Rain Falls ; A Story of a Volcano as told in History; Can Science Conquer 

 Rust ? ; How the Airs were discovered ; What is Work ? ; The Hand ; How 

 Glaciers move ; Dust ; A Piece of Rock Salt ; and Protective Mimicry in 

 Animals. Each part contains 96 pages. 



The Story of the Heavens. By Sir R. Ball. Price 6d. 

 In Part 9 the description of Uranus is concluded and that of Neptune 

 commenced. A fine plate accompanies each part. 



Chums. 6d. monthly. 



Two new serials are commenced in the June part. Prizes are offered by 

 the editor for which our young friends would do well to compete, even if they 

 are unsuccessful. 



