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Another of the " Story of the Nations." This l)ook is a continuation of 

 " Chaldea," recently published by the same author, and will be found to be 

 deeply interesting. It is illustrated with 80 maps, plates, and other engravings. 



The Middle Lias of Northamptonshire. By Beeby 



Thompson, F.G.S., F.C.S. 8vo, pp. 149. (London : Simpkin, Marshall, and 

 Co. Birmingham : Herald Press.) 



In this work the author treats of the Middle Lias Stratigraphically, Palseon- 

 tologically. Economically, as a Source of Water Supply, and as a Mitigafor of 

 Floods. These papers first appeared in the Midland Nattiralist. They contain 

 a full account of the Middle Lias, the depths of the various beds, with the 

 names of the fossils found in them. The question of water supply is carefully 

 considered, and two plates are given, one being a section across the Xene 

 Valley between Northampton and Hardingstone; the other, a section of a pro- 

 posed well, reaching from the surface to the Lower Lias. 



Bath, Old and New : A Handy Guide and a History, with 



maps and illustrations. By R. E. M. Peach. Crown 8vo, pp. xvi. — 294. 

 (London : Simpkin, Marshall, and Co. 1888.) 



This interesting work opens with an account of Ancient Bath, in which the 

 story of Prince Bladud and the pigs is pleasantly narrated, the occupation of the 

 Romans, and other events up to recent times. The history of Modern Bath com- 

 prises, of course, the greater portion of the book, and very fully describes the 

 Ancient Roman and the various modern baths and the waters, the public buildings, 

 places of worship, etc. In an appendix an account is given of the antiquities of 

 the surrounding district. It is illustrated with Woodburytype and other illustrations, 

 and a large folding map of the city. 



Bournemouth as a Health Resort. By A. Kinsey-Morgan, 

 M.R.C.S.Eng. Svo, pp. 98. (London : Simpkin, Marshall, and Co. 

 Bournemouth: E. J. Bright and Son. 1889.) 



This interesting book, written by the Medical Officer of Health, describes 

 the Geological Aspect of Bournemouth, Domestic Water Supply, Sanitary and 

 Insanitary Houses, etc., the Climate of Bournemouth, Balneology (which we find 

 means Hydrology) in relation to Bournemouth, Sea-Bathing, etc. The book 

 is nicely illustrated. 



Bright's Illustrated Guide to Bourn emoujh. Compiled 



and edited by C. H. Octavius Curtis, F.S.A. Crown Svo, pp. 196. (London : 

 Mason and Payne. Bournemouth : F. J. Bright and Son. 1888.) 



In addition to a pleasing description of Bournemouth ; Christchurch, New 

 Forest, Parkstone, Poole, etc. etc., are also shortly described ; to which are 

 added papers on the Climate, Geology, Flora, and Fauna of the neighbour- 

 hood. It contains also a map and ten illustrations. 



Everyday Heroes : Stories of Bravery during the Queen's 



Reign, 1837 — 1888. Crown 8vo, pp. 222. (London : Society for Promoting 

 Christian Knowledge.) Price 2s. 6d. 



These stories, which are compiled from public and private sources, give 

 the accounts of such noble deeds as those of Grace Darling, Braidwood the 

 Fireman, and many others. 



A Naturalist's Voyage Round the World. By Charles 

 Darwin, M.A., F.R.S., etc. Post 8vo, pp. x. — 519. (Lcjndon : John 

 Murray. 1889.) Price 3s. 6d. 



This is the Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of 



