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trees. The extent of California, its mountainous character, varia- 

 tions in climate and rainfall, and the uniqueness of a great part of 

 its silva makes this a subject of peculiar interest. This is, in 

 fact, the first time that the data bearing upon distribution have 

 been brought together in a measure approaching completeness. 

 The work of filling in details can now go on with greater assur- 

 ance and accuracy. 



There is a "Census of Trees of California," a discussion of the 

 "Architectural Forms of Native Trees," and an interesting para- 

 graph, with illustrations, on "Teratology in California Trees." 

 The latter refers to abnormal forms. Many will turn with 

 curiosity to Professor Jepson's discussion of the ages of Cali- 

 fornia trees. Twenty-two different families are represented in 

 the silva; of these the pine family alone numbers seventeen 

 species. A careful technical description of each species is fol- 

 lowed by a general description of its characteristics, distribution, 

 uses, etc. The many beautiful photographs and drawings (most 

 of the latter the work of the late Miss M. H. Smith), greatly 

 enhance the value of the book. The beautiful large print, heavy 

 paper, and wide margins do credit to the work of the University 

 Press. We congratulate the author on its completion and hope 

 it will find its way into many homes. W. F. B. 



"African This book by Theodore Roosevelt is easily the 



Game Trails." most important book* of the year among 

 records of hunting adventure. Indeed, I do 

 not know of any book written within the last fifteen years that 

 equals it in point of interest for the sportsman. The characteriza- 

 tion of himself in the sub-title as a hunter-naturalist betrays a 

 little sensitiveness to the criticism of those who have sought to 

 classify him with mere animal butchers. There is no doubt that 

 our strenuous ex-President enjoys hunting as hunting. It is 

 equally clear, however, that he also pursues this sport as an ardent 

 naturalist. To this fact the numerous excellent photographs as 

 well as the text bear testimony. The first chapter, entitled "A 

 Railroad Through the Pleistocene," gives an account of his 

 progress toward the interior of Africa. Chapter III is devoted 

 to an account of lion hunting on the Kapiti plains. Into it the 

 writer has not only gathered his own thrilling adventures with 

 the king of beasts, but also those of some of his friends. He is 

 a vivid narrator, and no one is likely to find interest flagging 

 when he once gets under the spell of his word. In one of the 



* African Game Trails. By Theodore Roosevelt. With illustrations 

 from photographs by Kermit Roosevelt and other members of the expedition, 

 and from drawings by Philip R. Goodwin. Published by Charles Scribner's 

 Sons, New York, 1910. Price, $4.00 net. 



