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another and authoritative American publication (The Auk) a 
review of Thayer’s work that runs as follows :— 
“ By skilful jugglings we are shown how anything and 
everything may be rendered inconspicuous, usually by 
artificial means or under artificial conditions. . . . This 
method of persuasion, while it appeals to the public, is— 
there is no other word—simply charlatanry, however un¬ 
witting.” 
Yes, that is the correct definition—the only definition 
(though I would have hesitated to employ it unsupported) 
—“ Charlatanry.” 
Colour and Shade. 
Are both Giraffes the same Species ? (See p. 89.) 
