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Reviews, and Book Notices. 
the glacial theory ! They might even have been made 
artificially as ownership marks, or, more probably, to roughen 
them and so to facilitate firm grasping.’ 
Yes ! this text -book is distinctly healthy. The author has 
resisted the temptation to which so many students of Pre- 
historic remains succumb ; he does not desire to make every- 
thing he touches appear to be older than anything else known. 
He has pulled down the temples containing the cherished clay- 
footed idols of this new cult ; we are beginning to see the light 
of day — our vision is no longer impaired. — T.S. 
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Ocean Research and the Great Fisheries, by G. C. L. Howell. 
Oxford : Clarendon Press, 220 pp., 18s. net. This is precisely the book 
wanted by those interested in the fishing industry who require scientific 
information in an agreeable and understandable form. We like it — albeit 
the author considers that ‘ What is good in the book is the work of other 
people. The mistakes are my own.' He has an interesting chapter on 
oceanic research, and then follows with details of the Plaice, Turbot, Sole,. 
Haddock, Cod, Halibut, Hake, Skate and other of our principal food 
fisheries. We are glad to see that he gives 'proper prominence to Prof. 
Garstang’s researches in connexion with the transplantation of Plaice,, 
and points out that after an unnecessary lapse of years the Government is 
at last realising the value of Garstang’s work, and steps are. now being; 
taken to profit by it. There are several well-chosen illustrations and 
maps, and a large chart at the end of the volume. Those who delight in 
statistics will also find food for thought in the book. 
A Catalogue of British Scientific and Technical Books, covering 
every Branch of Science and Technology carefully classified and Indexed,, 
prepared by A Committee of the British Science Guild. British 
Science Guild : 6 John Street, Adelphi, London, 376 pp., 10s. This 
volume has been compiled by a strong Committee formed by the British 
Science Guild, and may safely be taken as a reliable list made without 
bias. There are about fifty general headings to scientific subjects, each 
being split up into sub -sections— sometimes as many as twenty or thirty 
to each heading. On carefully perusing the items under those subjects 
with which we are more familiar, the number of volumes quoted is usually 
fewer than we should have thought, possibly due to the limitations of 
space ; in some cases names appear which we little dreamt would haVe- 
been included in such a process of selection ; other expected ones are 
omitted, though sometimes, not always, in the latter case, possibly 
because the books are out of print, as only volumes now available are- 
included. Under Natural History, Darwin is responsible for one entry, 
W. P. Westell one, and Ray Lankester four ; under Nature Study neither 
name appears! Under ‘Flora,’ besides several general volumes, the 
Floras of Berkshire, Hampshire and Bristol, represent local floras, though 
why these three only it is difficult to understand. Similiarly, under 
‘ Topographical Geoldgy,’ are local notes referring to Aberystwyth, 
London, the Lake District and Cambridgeshire : not a word about the 
Geological Survey Memoirs, nor is the Survey mentioned under Economic 
Geology, Palaeontology, nor even under ‘ Geological Maps.’ However, 
these are small items in a catalogue of over 6000 titles, and as it is 
hoped to issue the volume annually, any suggestions will doubtless be 
welcomed by the Committee. The volume should prevent the hopeless 
lists of scientific books, hitherto found in some public libraries. 
Naturalist 
