AMERICAN HISTORY In the Days of the Pilgrim Fathers. By Mary Caroline Crawford. Boston: Little, Brown, and Company. 321 pp. Ill. In connection with the tercentenary celebrations of this year and next this account of the settlement in early days of the Plymouth Colony is especially welcome. One good feature of Miss Crawford's book is its repeated harking back to contemporary writings, both official and unofficial. The whole story of Plymouth, as she relates it, has an authoritative basis. Young People's History of the Pilgrims. By William Elliot Griffis. Houghton Miffin Company. 353 pp. Ill. Another valuable Pilgrim book of the present year is the "Young People's History," by Dr. Griffis, who has for many years been interested in the Pilgrims' sojourn in Holland, and is probably as well informed on the details of that episode in Pilgrim history as any living American. In the closing pages of Dr. Griffis' book is a valuable chronology. The Conquest of the Old Southwest. By Archibald Henderson. The Century Company. 395 pp. Ill. Here Dr. Henderson relates the romantic and thrilling story of the early pioneers into Virginia, the Carolinas, Tennessee and Kentucky during the latter half of the eighteenth century. In short, it is the epic of the westward movement in which Daniel Boone figured as the typical hero and the first stage of our national life had its beginning. The Red Man's Continent. By Ellsworth Huntington. New Haven: Yale University Press. 183 .pp. Ill. The Spanish Conquerors. By Irving Berdine Richman. New Haven: Yale University Press. 238 pp. Ill. Crusaders of New France. By William Bennett Munro. New Haven: Yale University Press. 237 pp. Ill. The Conquest of New France. By George M. Wrong. New Haven: Yale University Press. 246 pp. Ill. The "Chronicles of America" series contains several volumes having to do chiefly with conditions in primitive America. One of these, "The Red Man's Continent," by Ellsworth Huntington, gives more attention than is customary in books of this class to the physical basis and background of American history. Stress is laid on the influence of geographical conditions, thus giving a fresh treatment to an old topic. In "The Spanish Conquerors," by Irving B. Richman, the "Crusaders of New France," by William B. Munro, and "The Conquest of New France," by George M. Wrong, are traced the early stages of European exploration, adventure and conquest on the American Continent. A GROUP OF NOTABLE REFERENCE BOOKS The New International Year Book, 1919. Editor, Frank Moore Colby. Dodd, Mead & Company. 791 pp. Ill. Nearly two years after the armistice the compilers of statistics for the year books still have serious difficulty in getting data from large parts of the earth's area that were formerly regarded as "civilized." Unable to put trust in the conflicting versions of the news as it is published from day to day, from Russia, for example, Mr. Frank Moore Colby, the editor of the "New International Year Book," has found it necessary to summarize the statements on both sides. He has managed to include in the current volume important material under the heads of "War of the Nations," "War of Finance," "France," "Great Britain," "Germany," "Russia," "Socialism," and "Industrial Reconstruction." Discussion of points connected with the treaty is included in the article on "War of the Nations." In a Presidential campaign year the articles on American politics will be found convenient for reference. The Japan Year Book, 1919-20. Dixie Book Shop. 810 pp. Although smaller than its American counter part, this Japanese annual covers quite as wide a range of topics. In addition to the data that one would expect to find in such a work there is one section of 134 closely printed pages devoted to a "Who's Who" in Japan. Altogether it is an indispensable reference book for all Americans who have relations of any kind, commercial, literary, or diplomatic with the Island Empire. By Walter Camp's Handbook on Health. Walter Camp. D. Appleton & Company. 209 pp. Walter Camp, the famous Yale coach, has of late given special attention to a system for keeping in good health middle-aged and elderly men. His exercises have been tried out by groups of men in various cities and have stood the test. This book is a condensed manual of his system, and his simple directions may be followed without difficulty by almost anyone. The Woodcraft Manual for Boys. By Ernest Thompson Seton. Published for the Woodcraft League of America, Inc. Doubleday, Page & Company. 441 pp. Ill. The official manual of the Woodcraft League and also a handbook of information on outdoor life for American boys. It is copiously illustrated. man. What Bird Is That? By Frank M. Chap144 PP. Ill. As an aid to the identification of birds in the Eastern United States Mr. Chapman's little book goes farther than other works of its kind, for it not only shows the color and chief markings of each bird, but also tells whether the bird is large or small. This is done by having all the specimens drawn to a uniform scale. By means of group pictures birds are shown arranged according to season. Every land bird east of the Rocky Mountains (301 species in all) is pictured. For the amateur this book is the simplest, as well as the most authoritative, bird guide. D. Appleton & Company. Insects of Economic Importance. By Glenn W. Herrick. Macmillan. 172 pp. In these outlines of lectures are described the principal pests of our important fruits, cereals, farm animals, shade trees and of the household. There is a concise discussion of insecticides, together with formulæ for making and applying them. Problems in Business Law. By Justin H. Moore and Charles A. Houston. D. Appleton & Company. 272 pp. This is perhaps the most interesting and excellent case book of commercial law ever published for use in the classroom. The cases are chock full of human interest, authoritative, and presented concisely, with questions that draw out the essential rights of the parties in suit. Each main division is thoroughly sub-divided to illustrate every phase of the substantive law through the facts of leading cases. Citations should be locked up for intelligent discussion in the classroom; and the book will be valuable for home study to persons familiar with case reference. It is a most fascinating book for the instructor, and it has the added advantage of containing ready-made examination questions that are rich in human interest and practical value. By injecting these problems into the regular lectures, real enthusiasm will be aroused for a subject that has never been so humanly treated as in this admirable little volume. American Business Law. By Hon. A. B. Frey. The Macmillan Company. 492 pp. An excellent book for the business man who desires to know the substantive law governing his daily problems. This book is admirably arranged and thorough in treatment, citing clear examples for most of its statements. The average merchant will appreciate the "forms" appended to various chapters. The indexing is excellent, the text clear, the examples concise, and the forms ready to hand for daily practical use. The book will prove interesting and valuable. Business Law. By Thomas Conyngton. The Ronald Press Company. 2 vols. 840 pp. This is a second edition, corrected and improved through criticism of the first. It is well Edited by Motor Boats and Boat Motors. Victor W. Pagé, M. E. The Norman W. Henley Publishing Co. 524 pp. Ill. 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