Publications Received.

Southland Times, Issue 14512, 13 December 1900, Page 3

Publications Received.

+ The November number of the Review of Reviews is as usual abreast of the times. The history of the month is dealt with in an interesting and concise manner, and all the leading topics of the day receive attention. The First Federal Cabinet is the title of one of the articles, and the expectations of the several colonies are set forth. The latest goldfield in the Arctic circle is also described and the article is profusety illustrated. The leading features of the principle reviews and magazines have also oecn extracted, and the cream of newspaper literature is presented to the reader. Ihe series of " Episodes in British History," by W. H. Fitchett, 8.A.,LL.D., is continued, '• The Walcheren Expedition " being the subject of the fifth contribution. The choicest cartoons have as usual been culled from the press all over the world. The magazine still maintains its position as the monthly of the busy man, who desires to keep pace with the times, but has not the time at his disposal to glean his information at first hand. The Windsor Magazine never fails to de light and entertain its numerous readers, and the number just to hand is quite up to the high standard that has been set up. The illustrations and photogravures are always a feature, aud the frontispiece in the number before us is worthy of special mention. It is entitled " Honeysuckle " and is a delicate and beautiful study by Beatrice Offor. " Fieldfares" by A. J. Wall is also a charming subject, exquisitely pictured. " Pro Patria,"' the exciting serial by Max Pemberton, that has been followed with interest, is brought to a fitting conclusion, with the overthrowing of the scheme by which Fiance was to conquer England, and the happiness of the hero. Lan Maolaren's enjoyable series " Young Barbarians," is represented by an example of " Guerilla Warfare," in which the boys of the Seminary, led by the redoubtable Spiug, keep up their reputation and utterly defeat so dignified a personage as the Bailio. " Dogs of War " is an interesting article by Irving Montagu, showing the important part played by canines on the battlefield! Articles on various topics of interest, short stories of the light and amusing order, and the crisp and bright contents of the Editor's scrap book, complete a number that is certain to meet with the appreciation of anyone wishing to while away a pleasant hour. Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs have forwarded through Messrs Wesney Bros, a book that should command a ready sale at the present time. It is entitled " The SUiry of China," with a description of >the events relating to the present struggle, by Neville P. Edwards, author of " The Transvaal in War and Peace." The booklet deals very exhaustively with the subject up to the relief of the Legations, and contains over 70 illnatrationa and maps, from photographs taken by the author and others, and from original drawings. The first part of "The Life of a Century;' has come to hand, and there is every evidence that the series, which, when completed, will comprise twelve parts, will contain a thorough and accurate account of the history of the century now drawing to a close. if that promise is fulfilled the series should be of considerable value and well worth keeping. It is edited by Edwin Hodder, and published by George Newnes, London. The number under notice carries the reader up to the commencement of hostilities with France iv the early part of the century. The part is profusely illustrated, and will be read with interest.