374 Recently published Ornithological Works. 
33. f Log-letters from the Challenger. 3 
[Log-letters from the 1 Challenger.’ By Lord George Campbell. 1 vol. 
8 vo, 1876. London: Macmillan and Co.] 
So far as regards science the author of these letters would 
not seem to be a very promising son of his respected father; 
but he has written a very pleasant and readable hook, which, as 
the first published narrative of the doings of the greatest 
scientific expedition of the period, will command the atten¬ 
tion of naturalists. The account of the Penguin-rookeries 
and other sea-birds* breeding-peculiarities at Nightingale 
Island (p. 60), Marion Island (p. 76), Kerguelen Land 
(p. 83), and Heard Island (p. 96), will specially interest the 
ornithologist. Admiralty Island was perhaps the least-known 
place visited, and produces “Nutmeg-Pigeons** ( Carpophagce ) 
in great abundance, besides other birds, of which we shall 
doubtless have a correct account in due time. 
34. f The Cruise of the Challenger. 3 
[The Cruise of H.M.S.' ‘ Challenger.’ Voyages over many seas, scenes 
in many lands. By W. J. J. Spry, K.N. 1 vol. 8vo, 1876. London: 
Sampson, Low, and Co.] 
Mr. Spry*s account of the f Challengers * voyage is not in 
our opinion so well written as that of Lord George Campbell, 
and contains even less of scientific details; hut there are a good 
many well-executed illustrations, and there are many passages 
of interest. The abstract of the log of the voyage (pp. 385-8) 
will he of use for reference as to dates and localities. 
35. e Stray Feathers 3 
[‘ Stray Feathers.’ A Journal of Ornithology for India and its Depen¬ 
dencies. Edited by Allan Hume. 1876. Vol. iv. nos. 4, 5, 6.] 
These three numbers of f Stray Feathers,* issued in one 
part, conclude the fourth volume of this journal, which has 
certainly done much towards the advancement of our favour¬ 
ite science in India. The most important articles are those 
by Dr. Armstrong on the birds of the Irrawaddy delta, by 
Mr. F. Bourdillon and Mr. Hume on the birds of theTravan- 
core hills, and Mr. Hume’s account of his ornithological 
journey to the Laccadives and west coast. As regards the 
