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some of the older historians; while Mr. Stevenson, in his 
“ Ornithological Notes,” keeps us well informed of the latest 
news concerning birds observed in Norfolk. 
The Society may well be congratulated on the publication of 
so many interesting papers as appear in the present part of these 
‘ Transactions.’ 
A Dictionary of the Thames from Oxford to the Nore. By CuaruEs 
Dickens. Sm. 4to., pp. 268. London: published at the 
office of ‘ All the Year Round,’ 26, Wellington Street. 
Unirorm in size with his ‘Dictionary of London,’ Mr. 
Dickens has just published a ‘ Dictionary of the Thames,’ with 
maps of the river in sections. Its claim to be noticed in these 
pages rests upon the fact that in addition to the information 
usually supplied by guide-books, topographical, archeological, 
historical, and otherwise, it contains a good deal of Natural 
History. Articles on the Geology, Botany, and Ornithology of 
the Thames Valley, written by well-known specialists, will be 
found under these separate headings, and the Fishing is discussed 
both generally and in detail, the following species being separately 
treated :—Barbel, Eel, Gudgeon, Perch, Pope or Ruff, Roach, 
Salmon, Shrimps, Sturgeon, Trout, and Whitebait. The remarks 
on Thames Salmon will be found of special interest, particularly, 
of course, to anglers. The expulsion of this fine fish from the 
river dates apparently from the opening of the docks at the 
commencement of the present century. Faulkner, in his ‘ History 
of Fulham,’ 1813, writes :—“ The Salmon caught here are highly 
esteemed, and sell from 5s. to 12s. per pound. Only one 
was caught here during the last season. They have abandoned 
the Thames since the opening of the docks.” 
Of the articles which do not relate to Natural History ive 
headed “Art and the Thames,” ‘‘ Etymology of the Thames,” and 
“Poets and Poetry of the Thames,” are particularly interesting, 
and deserve special mention. We have no hesitation in saying 
that a better shillingsworth in the shape of a handbook to the 
river is not to be found. 
