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Sierra Club Bulletin. 



"Alpina The second number of Alpina Americana, the pub- 



Americana."* lication of the American Alpine Ckib, is devoted 

 to a paper by Professor Charles E. Fay on the 

 Canadian Rocky Mountains. Professor Fay is particularly quali- 

 fied for this work, as he has spent many years in the exploration 

 of this chain, and has made not a few first ascents, including 

 Mts. Lefroy and Goodsir. The physical characteristics of the 

 range are first discussed, and this is followed by a chapter on 

 exploration and alpinism. A suggestion concerning nomenclature 

 well worth noting is the adoption of the term "Canadian Alps" 

 to apply to the whole system of mountains included in the Selkirk 

 and "Canadian Rocky" ranges. Their identity at present is often 

 confused, owing to the general use of the latter term to cover the 

 whole mountain region. The wonderful photographs reproduced 

 in this number would alone serve to make it a most noteworthy 

 addition to any library. M. R. P. 



"The Forests. "t This is a pamphlet recently published by John 

 H. Williams. It is a chapter from the forth- 

 coming book, "The Guardians of the Columbia," and includes 

 many fine photographs, chiefly of the vicinity of Mt. Hood. The 

 text is a paper on the Oregon forests by Mr. H. D. Langille. 



*Alpina Americana. "The Canadian Rocky Mountains." By Professor 

 Charles E. Fay. Published by the American Alpine Club, Philadelphia, 

 1911. Postpaid, $1.10, upon application to the secretary,, New London, Conn. 



■fThe Forests. Published by John H. Williams, Tacoma. 1912. Price, 

 25 cents. 



