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 REVIEWS AND BOOK NOTICES. 



The Summary of Progress of the Geological Survey for 191 1, contains 

 particulars of recent work in the Cheshire area. 



Cruelties in Dress (8 pp. ad.) is the title of a pamphlet issued by the 

 Animals' Friend Society, London. It is written by Jesse Wade, and 

 refers to the cruelties practiced on animals in order to secure adornments 

 for the ' gentle ' sex. 



Leisure Hours witli Nature. By E. P. Larlien. London : Fisher 

 Unwin. Cheap Edition, 263 pp. 2/- net. 



This cheap volume contains thirty-two articles on nature study subjects, 

 many of which have previously appeared elsewhere. They cover most 

 branches of natural history — birds, mammals, flowers, climate, reptiles, 

 moths, folk-beliefs, etc., etc. There are some dozens of excellent illus- 

 trations from photographs, mostly of birds and their nests. The book 

 would make an excellent school prize for elder scholars. 



Tlie Voyage of tiie ' Discovery.' By Capt. Robert F. Scott, 2 Vols., 

 pp., 410 and 387. London : Smith, Elder & Co., 1912. 



We are delighted to find that the publishers of this charming work have 

 published a ' re-issue ' in a cheap form, as it will now enable many to have 

 the book on their shelves who were previously not in a position to do so. 

 We feel sure it is unnecessary to describe to our readers the valuable 

 nature of the contents of this work, and the various chapters bearing upon 

 different branches of natural and physical science. The book has cer- 

 tainly found a prominent place among the many valuable records of 

 the work of Englishmen in the more inaccessible parts of our globe. The 

 numerous plates, photographs, and maps are all reproduced in this cheap 

 edition. 



Wild Life in the West Highlands. By C. H. Alston, Glasgow : James 

 Maclehose, 271 pp., ()/- net. 



Those who read Th:' Scotsman will be familar with Mr. C. H. Alston's 

 well-written articles dealing with ' Wild Life in the West Highlands,' 

 and will welcome them in the present more permanent form. They deal 

 with the Wild Cat, Badger, Grey Seal, Stoat, and various species of 

 birds, which the author has had opportunity of wa.tching in the wilds of 

 Scotland. There are other chapters of more general interest, dealing with 

 the recent increase and dispersal of birds, birds and their changing habits, 

 etc., which will appeal to held naturalists. As an appendix are papers on 

 the Elephant at Home, and the Kea, which seem rather out of place. There 

 are a number of suitable illustrations, among which we notice a fine little 

 sketch of a skin of the wild cat, by our contributor, j\Ir. C. G. Danford. 



Science of the Sea. Edited by G. H. Fowler. London : John Murray, 

 452 pp., 6/- net. 



I'his is an ' elementary handbook of practical oceanography for trav- 

 ellers, sailors, and yachtsmen,' which has been prepared by the Challenger 

 Society in order to further the study of oceanography, and there can be 

 little question that this most laudable object will be fulfilled. We know 

 from practical experience that sailors and others are frequently only too 

 glad to be of service to naturalists, if they are informed in what way their 

 energies may be directed. It is not always an easy matter to briefly ex- 

 plain to them what is required, but in the present book this is done in a 

 simple and interesting manner. The various questions upon which 

 information is desired are fully explained, and hints are given on col- 

 lecting and preserving different forms or marine life. There are over 200 

 illustrations of marine objects, charts, diagrams, etc. We know of no 

 more suitable present to an educated sailor, or to anyone likely to spend 

 some time on the water, than this present volume ; and certainly a copy 

 should be in the library on board every passenger steamer. 



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