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is being taken advantage of. This Year-Book is a most useful work of reference on 
municipal matters, and its value increases yearly as the work of the local authorities 
becomes more widely extended. 
Edward Stanford. (London, 1901.) The Gold of Ofihir , whence brought and by 
whom? By I’rofessor A. H. Keane, F.R.G.S. Crown 8vo., xviii. + 244 pp. (Price, 
cloth 5s. net.) The mystery which has enveloped the ‘'Land of Ophir ” appears 
now to have been dispelled, as Professor Keane in his interesting essay proves almost 
conclusively that the “Gold of Ophir ’’ was derived from Rhodesia (Havilah) and was 
worked and brought thence by the Himyarites (MiEceans and Sabceans), by way of 
Sofala (Tarshish) to Dhafar in South Arabia, which Professor Keane identifies with 
Ophir. From Ophir the gold, together with the spices grown on the neighbouring 
Mt. Sephar, was carried to Ezion Geber in the Red Sea, and on to Jerusalem by 
caravan. The re-discovery of the Zimbabye monuments in Rhodesia, with careful 
explorations of the whole ground by the late Mr. Theodore Bent, Mr. R. Swann, and 
others, and the mapping-out of the numerous ancient workings, have given the 
indispensable clue to the solution of the Ophir question. The prototypes of these 
Rhodesian monuments have been found in the Himyaritic ruins of Yemen, showing 
that the old gold workings found south of the Zambesi are to be ascribed to the ancient 
Himyarites of South Arabia. Professor Keane has consulted all the published materials 
and evidence bearing on the question, and his book will be found most interesting by 
biblical and archaeological students. 
George Allen. (Charing-cross-road, London, 1902). The Literary Year-Book and 
Bookman's Directory , 1902. Edited by PIER BERT MORRAH. With portrait of Sir 
Walter Besant. Sixth issue. 8vo., pp. 46S. (Price, 3s. 6d.) The present issue of this 
Year-Book shows a considerable improvement as compared with previous editions, 
being more complete and representative. The Directory of Authors has been greatly 
enlarged, and much additional information will be found in the other sections of the 
work. Great care and labour have been bestowed on the compilation of the volume, 
which will be found a handy work of reference by all who are engaged in literary work 
or have any connection with books. 
Harrison and Sons. (London, 1901.) Our Empire, Past and Present. By the Earl 
of Meath, M. H. Cornwall Leigh, LL.A., and Edith Jackson. With Portraits, 
Illustrations and Maps. Vol. I. : — Great Britain in Europe. Svo., pp. 417. 
(Price, 7s. 6d.) This work will be issued in five separate volumes, each complete in 
itself, and the series is designed to show the growth of the British Empire from the 
earliest times down to the present. The first volume deals with Great Britain in 
Europe, and opens with a short record of Imperial progress. This is followed by 
a chapter on the growth of freedom and government at home. The growth of sea- 
power, the chief factor in the expansion of England, is fully described, and also the 
making of the United Kingdom, by the union of Wales, Scotland, and Ireland to 
England. The volume concludes with an account of the European dependencies of 
Great Britain — the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, Gibraltar, Malta and Cyprus. 
The book will serve to show how the Empire has been built up, and increase the desire 
to learn more of the immense opportunities that have been opened up for the benefit of 
its population, and of the world at large. The compilation of the volume has been 
carried out with evident care and attention to accuracy, it is w T ell illustrated, and some 
useful maps are inserted. It is prefaced by an admirable portrait of the late Queen 
Victoria, to whose memory the work is dedicated. 
Horace Marshall and Son. (London.) The Story of Egypt. By W. Basil Worsfold. 
{The Story of the Empire Series.) Sm. 8vo., pp. 225. (Price, 10s. 6d.) This volume 
of The Story of the Empire Series contains a concise and lucid account of the British 
occupation of Egypt, from which the country has derived so much benefit. A brief resume 
of the history of Egypt from the earliest times is given, and is followed by a rapid survey 
of the events that led up to the revolt of Arabi Pasha, and the introduction of British 
control over Egypt in 1SS3. The improvements effected in the condition of the country 
since that date are clearly shown. The progress made, both materially and morally, is 
most striking, especially as regards the administration of justice, and the increase of 
education. The whole aspect of the country has been changed, and where, before the 
advent of British rule, the people were generally in a most wretched state of poverty, 
now the Fellaheen and peasant proprietors are able to pay their way. The population 
of Egypt has increased in 15 years by 2,920,486, i.e . , 43 per cent. Mr. Worsfold’s 
book will be read with interest, as it conveys a clear idea of the peculiar conditions in 
which Egypt is placed, and the difficulties which have been overcome by the British 
officials who have had to administer its Government. 
John Murray. (London, 1902.) The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia. 
By Professor W. Harrison Moore. Svo., pp. xix. + 395. (Price, 16s. net.) This 
book contains an ably-written exposition of the new constitution of the Common- 
wealth of Australia, which will be of interest to all who may desire to become 
acquainted with the growth and establishment of the Federal Government. In the opening 
chapters the author, who is Dean of the Faculty of Law in the University of Melbourne, 
deals fully with the sources of the laws and institutions of the Colonies, and the history 
of Australian Federation. Pie then gives lucid explanations of the various chapters and 
clauses of the Commonwealth Act, the nature and authority of the Federal Common- 
wealth, and its “ Constitution,” which follows the plan of that of the United States in the 
distribution of the functions of Government — legislative, executive, and judicial — to three 
separate departments. The legislative powers of the Parliament, and the relation of the 
legislative authorities, i.e.. The Imperial Parliament, the Commonwealth Parliament and 
the State Parliament, are also clearly shown. The volume is a valuable contribution to 
the literature on the subject, and will doubtless become a standard work of reference. 
SPOTTISWOODE & Co. Ltd. (London, 1902.) The Stock Exchange Official Intelligence for 
1902. Edited by the Secretary of the Share and Loan Department. 21st 
year. By authority of the Committee of the Stock Exchange. Sm. 4to., 9' x S' : 
cxliii + 2,000 pp. (Price, 50s.) This well-known work requires no recommendation, 
as it occupies the highest place as an authority on financial matters connected with 
British, American, and foreign securities. The statistics and information contained in 
this edition have been carefully revised and brought up to date, and the system of 
arrangement successfully adopted last year has been continued. This present volume 
includes a special article entitled “Local Taxation in England and Wales,” which, 
besides setting out the conclusions of the Royal Commission, contains a review of the 
existing system of local taxation, and will be found a trustworthy guide by those who 
desire to make themselves more fully acquainted with a subject which intimately 
concerns every rate-payer. The notes which it is now customary to supply upon the 
legal decisions of importance during the year will be found in the article headed 
“ Company Law in 1901”; the National Debts of the World, Colonial Finance and 
Development, Indian Finance, Municipal and County Finance, and British Railways 
are also fully dealt with. The number of Companies regarding which particulars are 
furnished is larger than ever, though the bulkiness of the volume has not been increased 
owing to the admirable way in which its compilation has been carried out. 
The Copp, Clark Company, Limited, (Toronto, 1901.) A Manual of the Constitutional 
History of Canada from the earliest period to 1901. By Sir J. G. Bourinot, K.C.M.G., 
LL.D., D.C.L. New Edition, revised and enlarged. La, Svo., pp. 246. This book 
was first published in 1888, but to make it as useful as possible to students it has been 
thoroughly revised and enlarged, and a new edition published. The author has com- 
pleted to date the summary of those judicial decisions which have so far laid down 
important principles for the interpretation of a constitution which has evoked much 
learned argument in Canadian Courts and Legislatures. A chapter on the practical 
operations of the principles of parliamentary government in the Dominion is also added, 
and the text of the British North America Act, and of the amending Imperial statutes, 
is given in full at the end of the book, A complete list of the many authorities, cited 
in the text of this volume, will also be found useful to students who wish to investigate 
the constitutional history of Canada in the most thorough manner. 
Withers Y and Co. (London, 1902,) Lean's Royal Navy List for Aprit, 1902. Founded 
and edited for 22 years by Lieut. -Col. Francis Lean, R.M.L.I. La. 8vo., 
pp. xxviii 4- 480. (Price, 7s. 6d.) This well-known publication needs no further 
recommendation for its usefulness to all connected with the Royal Navy, as a work of 
reference. It has now entered upon the twenty-fifth year of its existence, the present 
issue being the ninety-eighth number. As an authentic record of naval history it has 
attained a well-deserved reputation on account of the labour spent on its compilation. 
The editor now presents it as a complete ‘ encyclopaedia " of our first line of defence. 
Attention is specially directed to the records of the war, and meritorious services of the 
officers of the Royal Navy (not to be found elsewhere), and of the Royal Marines and 
Royal Naval Reserve ; also to the details of civil appointments held by officers in the 
Retired Lists. In the list of ships will be found recorded the victories of famous battle- 
ships bearing the same name, forming an interesting record of their war services. 

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