America, discovery of, review of books concerning, 147-Norse settle- ment in Greenland, and discovery of America, 148-Leif Eriksen's expedition to Wineland,' or Massachusetts, 149-search for west- ward route to India, 152-Columbus, his origin, and first ap- pearance in Lisbon, 155―ancient opinions on shape of the earth, 156-flotsam from the West, 157-Toscanelli's theories of western route to Cathay, 157-Columbus with three caravels sails for Japan, 159-reaches Bahamas and Cuba, 160-discovers Jamaica and Orinoco, 161-vain search for way to Indies, 162-Amerigo Ves- pucci and his discoveries, 163-origin of name America, 165- quest of North-west Passage, 167-mineral resources, 168-fauna, 168-valuable plants, 169-Aztecs, 171-religions, 173-origin of red man, 173.
Argyll, John, Duke of, his letters on Scottish Union debates, 506. Armstrong, E., his book on Elizabeth Farnese reviewed, 521.
Aumale, Duc d', his work on the 'Princes of Condé' reviewed, 350.
Blomfield, R., and F. I. Thomas, their book on the formal garden reviewed, 174.
Bovallius, C., his book on 'Central America' reviewed, 33.
Broglie, Duc de, diplomatic studies reviewed, 521.
Bruce, J., his edition of 'Verney Papers' reviewed, 411.
Burton, Sir F., his catalogue of Pictures in the National Gallery,' reviewed, 329.
Condé, Princes de, review of Duc d'Aumale's history of, 350-the Grand Condé compared with Turenne, 352-imprisonment of Condé and de Longueville, 352-rebellion under Princess de Condé and Turenne, 353-release of Condé and flight of Mazarin, 355— Condé and Second Fronde war, 356-Turenne against Condé, 360 -battle of St. Antoine, 366-'Massacre of Hôtel de Ville,' 369— Condé as general-in-chief in Spanish Netherlands, 373-fight for Arras, 376-Condé in exile, 379-siege of Valenciennes, 380-siege of Cambray, 384.
Crime and Criminal Law in the United States, review of works con- cerning, 1-no authoritative statistics, 2-increase in number of convicts, 2-condition of Massachusetts, 3-want of uniformity in
criminal law, 5-lynch law, 6-train robbers, 12-private ven- geance, 12-racial hatred, 13-innocent victims, 14-causes of lawlessness, 15-discrepancy of punishments, 17-criminal appeal, 18-lack of decorum in judicial proceedings, 20-selection of judges by popular vote, 21-inefficiency of police, 21-defective prison system, 25-leasing prisoners, 25-Elmira reformatory, 28. Curzon, Hon. G. N., his book on Persia reviewed, 293.
Driver, Canon, his 'Introduction to Old Testament' reviewed, 453.
Equatorial America, Travels in, review of books upon, 33-Mr. Whymper's explorations among the Andes, 34-mule tracks, 35- swamps, volcanic dust, and snow blindness, 36-Mr. Millican's orchid hunt, 38-Indian arrows, 39-Dr. Bovallius's naturalist expedition, 39-Indian hospitality, 40-ascent of Chimborazo, 41— and of Cotopaxi, 42-the condor, 43-volcanic fish, 45-coral, 46- ants, 46-spiders and humming birds, 47-a canine naturalist, 49- dugongs and manatees, 51-caoutchouc, 53-orchids, 54-antiqui- ties, 55-a paradise and its drawbacks, 57.
Fishe, J., his book on 'Discovery of America' reviewed, 147. Fitzpatrick, W. J., his books on 'Irish Informers' reviewed, 81. Forbes, U. A., his book on Savings Banks reviewed, 485.
Gardening, Formal and Landscape, review of books upon, 174- artificial and natural systems, 175-old English gardens, 176— intellectual value of a garden, 180-Markham's method, 181-17th and 18th century mansion grounds, 183-imitating nature, 187- artificial water, 190-landscape gardening, 191-relation of archi- tecture to landscape, 195-Mr. Milner's picturesque effects, 196- Mr. Blomfield on formal gardens, 200-outer park, 205. Gontaut, Duchesse de, review of memoirs of, 209-her childhood, 216-exile, 217-loss of her private fortune, 218-marriage, 219- visit in disguise to Paris, 220-friendship with Mr. Pitt, 223- sanctuary at Holyrood, 223-in Paris during the Restoration, 225— position at Court, 226-assassination of Duc de Berry, 227-flight of Charles X. to England, 230-once more at Holyrood, 231-death of Charles X. in Austria, 233.
Harrisse, H., his book on Columbus reviewed, 147.
Irish Spies and Informers, review of Mr. Fitzpatrick's books upon, 81-pre-Union informers, 82-secret service money, 86-Arthur O'Leary, 87-Samuel Turner, 91-Leonard McNally, 98-Francis Magan, 107-Francis Higgins, 109-Captain Armstrong, 112. Isle of Wight, review of books upon, 234-former difficulties of access, 234-stirring scenes in its history, 236-early settlers, 239 -Roman occupation, 239-Jutes and Saxons, 240-introduction of Christianity, 241-Saxon remains, 242-Norman conquest, 242- granted to Earl of Devon, 243-Isabella de Fortibus, 243-sur- render of the lordship to the Crown, 244-fortification, 245, 251- French invasion, 246, 251-abolition of feudal lordship, 247-Sir Edward Woodville, 248-dissolution of monasteries, 249--Quarr Abbey, 250-'Ned' Horsey, 252-Spanish Armada, 254-Civil War, 258-imprisonment of Charles I., 260-Prince Henry and Princess Elizabeth at Carisbrooke, 262-landing of the Dutch, 264 -parliamentary history, 266-modern popularity, 270-Keats at Carisbrooke, 271-royal visits, 274.
Israel, History of, review of Wellhausen's Prolegomena to, 58-ancient criticism on the Old Testament, 58-Wellhausen as a critic, 59- Canaan confounded with Eden, 60-date of introduction of incense, 61-burning of children, 62-worship in the wilderness, 62-seventh day's rest, 63-kings officiating as priests, 64-Levites, 64-Books of Chronicles, 64-Book of Judges, 65-Books of Kings, 67- 'Hexateuch,' 68-origin of the Hebrews, 69-the Torah, 71- Aramaic terms in Genesis no proof of late origin, 73-evidence of Assyrian monuments, 74-Moabite Stone, 75-cuneiform tablets, 75 -Canaanite language not Hebrew, 75-alleged interpolations, 77- so-called editing of text of Scriptures, 78.
Italian Painters, review of works upon, 329-scientific art criticism, 330-Morelli's method, 331-hands and ears as aids in identifica- tion, 332-reassignment of famous paintings, 334-works of pupils ascribed to the master, 336-use of artist's sketches in identifying his works, 337-Leonardo da Vinci, 338-Beltraffio d'Oggiono, 339 -Bazzi, 340— Gianpietrino, 341-Cesare da Sesto, Francesco Na- poletano, 342-De Predis, Andrea Solario, 343-Bernardino de' Conti, Bernardino Luini, Gaudenzio Ferrari, 344-Morelli's art training, 345-collection in National Gallery, 346—Italian law for conservation of works of art, 347-essays of Ivan Lermolieff,' 348.
James, Rev. E. B., 'Letters on Isle of Wight' reviewed, 234. Jephson, H., his book on the 'Platform' reviewed, 275.
Lewins, W., his 'History of Savings Banks' reviewed, 485. Longstaf, G. B., his book on statistics reviewed, 431.
Macdonald, Marshal, review of his 'Recollections,' 114-his father's service under Prince Charles Edward, 115-lieutenant in French army, 115-aide-de-camp to Dumouriez, 116-in command of a brigade, 116-general of division, 118-Italian campaign, 119- ridden down by cavalry, 120-battle of the Trebbia, 123-Alpine dangers, 125-envoy to Denmark, 126—share in victory at Wagram, 129 marshal, 130-duke of Tarentum, 131-battle of Leipzig, 136-retreat of the French, 137-commissioner for Napoleon's abdication, 142-last interview with Napoleon, 143-service under the King, 143.
Mediterranean Politics, review of works upon, 388-England as a Mediterranean power, 389-maritime power of Italy, 391-Austrian fleet, 394-Russian and Turkish navies, 394-French naval force, 395-French and Italian rivalry, 397-Canal du Midi, 405-British trade with the Levant, 407.
Millican, A., his book on orchid-hunting reviewed, 33.
Milner, H. E., his book on landscape gardening reviewed, 174. Montéchant, Z. and H., their work on the Mediterranean reviewed, 388.
Morelli, G., his work on Italian painters reviewed, 329.
Oglander Memoirs reviewed, 234.
Old Testament, British Criticism of, review of works upon, 453-Canon Driver's introduction to, 455-difference between traditional and critical method, 456-re-handling and amalgamation of sacred books, 460-earliest records, 460-annals of Israel, 461-collection by men of Hezekiah,' 462-book of the Law found in the reign of Josiah, 463-did Moses write the 'Pentateuch,' 464-Ezra's revised code for the priests, 467-arguments of modern criticism, 469- 'Talmud,' 471-Canon, 472-the Law, 473-the Prophets, 475- the Hagiographa, 477 - new views harmonised with Christian teaching, 481.
Parliament, reviews of papers concerning, 275, 557-origin of political gatherings, 276-Burke on power of the platform, 277-Fox at political meetings, 278-part played by the platform in agitation for Reform, 279-rise in tone of speeches, 282-principles and arguments of Unionist party, 284-results of the elections, 287— debate on the Address, 557-composition of the new Cabinet, 560- difficulties before new Government, 562-Home Rule problem, 565 -Irish Parliament, 568-interference from Westminster, 571- extradition of dynamiters, 573-Ulster and Nationalist Government, 575-Mr. Gladstone's tactics of secrecy, 576-Mr. Frederic Harrison on Home Rule, 577-British legislation in a Home Rule Parliament, 581-the outlook, 584.
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