rather an attempt to collect into a special volume a description of the principal rebuilding operations which have taken place. The book will include over one hundred and fifty illustrations. A man's reach must exceed his grasp' IR FRANCIS YOUNGHUSBAND's pioneer work in geography is Swell well known, and in Life in the Stars he sets out in the same adventurous spirit for realms where no man has trod. On the wings of his well-controlled imagination he has sped through the heavens since early manhood and has come to the conclusion that some planets of some stars must be inhabited by beings higher than ourselves. Sir Francis conducts his imaginative travels in the spirit of adventure and, while admitting that he is not an astronomical expert, reminds his readers that pioneer work has usually to be done by solitary adventurers relying more upon their singleness of aim than on the completeness of their equip ment. A Soldier of Fortune LL the world loves a soldier whose exploits are somewhat more than wonderful. Baron Franciscus von der Trenckpopularly known as Pandour Trenck-whose name is best known to English readers through Carlyle's references in his 'Frederick the Great,' was one of those warriors blessed with a spirit of bravado and success in leadership, swordsmanship and the frequent ways of love. Mr. Oskar Teichman in his book Pandour Trenck gives an account of the life, campaigns, adventures, and ultimate fate of that extraordinary individual which is both historical and romantic. The Bonnie Piper AMalcolm's BOOK which will appeal especially to Scotsmen is Mr. Charles Malcolm's The Piper in Peace and War, but all who are interested in pipe music and the many historic events in which pipers have taken part will find it happy reading. Pipers were not always smiled on by the military authorities, and various ingenious devices of camouflage had to be invented to keep them, but nothing could really diminish the vitality of their popularity, and now it can safely be said that as long as there is a British Army there will be pipers-and where there are stirring events in war the pipers will be there too. "They may, perhaps, reform the House of Lords, but it is fervently to be hoped that no one will ever try to reform Lord Gorell from his habit of writing engaging thrillers. It is, in fact, definitely a joyous thriller.'-Liverpool Post. 'A full-blooded yarn, with thrills and excitements in every one of its 'A delightful story.'—Times Lit. Sup. 'A capital thriller.'-Truth. MR. JUSTICE ALEXANDER VERYBODY has heard of, if they have not read, Beau Geste, by Ε EP. C. P. C. Wren. There is no need to say anything about the story or to reiterate its enormous success. But many will be glad to know that an illustrated edition has been prepared and will be available in good time for Christmas. The illustrationsfour full-page coloured ones, twenty-five black and white, and decorative endpapers-have been specially drawn by Miss Helen McKie, while a portrait of the author has been included as a frontispiece. A nice, dignified type has been chosen for the text, and the binding has been tastefully selected. In every detail connected with the production of the volume infinite pains and care have been taken. The result is an illustrated edition worthy of a wonderful book. It is to be published in two sizes and at two prices-one at 7s. 6d. net, the other, an édition de luxe, printed on large paper, limited to 1000 copies for England and America, numbered and signed by the author, at one guinea net. Thrills-and then more thrills! R. SINCLAIR MURRAY already has three novels to his credit; Mhis fourth, Whispering Lodge, breaks entirely new ground, for it is undisguisedly a thriller,' with villainous villains, some very jolly characters, and many hair-breadth escapes on account of a charming heroine. With the woods and fields of Kent for a background and an ancestral English seat, what more could b wanting as a charming setting for a capital tale? A Yorkshire Novel THE WINDS OF MARCH is a September novel by Mr. Halliwell Sutcliffe and one which will pamiliar to readers of the CORNHILL, as it has been their serial for some months past. It is an absorbing and very human story, and its scene is set in the Yorkshire moors. A Delightful Heroine ERELY to announce Barberry Bush as a new Kathleen Norris Mnovel novel will be sufficient for the author's readers, whose name is legion. Barberry is another altogether fresh and delightful heroine who is wooed and won before her strength of character is put to the test. An unhappy marriage calls forth all her powers of perseverance and devotion, but, fortunately for her, a temperamental and wayward husband provides the solution to her difficulties, and the story ends on a triumphant note. Of human beings and lesser animals THE romance of India will never lose its appeal for Western Treaders while writers like Mr. Shelland Bradley can reveal it so attractively. In The Sacred Crocodile, and other Stories he shows various phases of Indian life, with its merriment and pathos, tragedy and comedy, excitement and sound information. Next Month HE CORNHILL MAGAZINE for October will contain, among Tother, Nicles, further instalments of The Lively Peggy, by Stanley J. Weyman; and of Austin Dobson: Some Letters from his Friends, by Alban Dobson; Modern Egypt: Every Man's Land, by Major Ian Hay Beith, C.B.E., M.C.; Deerstalkers: Professional and Amateur, by Wilfred Hartley; A Literary Acrostic, and the first of four military studies from the forthcoming book by Capt. B. H. Liddell Hart; Reputations: Ten Years After, 'Ï. Haig of Bemersyde: The Essence of Britain.' COUPON FOR ACROSTICS COMPETITION SEPTEMBER 1927 ix The new bonuses declared by the "Old Equitable" are so large that if they are continued in the future at the same rate-as seems probable—an assurance of £1000 effected by a person aged 30, at an annual premium of £27, will be increased to £2087 if death occur at 65, or to £3100 if death occur at age 80. The total premiums paid would be only £945 and £1350 respectively. Equitable Life Assurance Society (Founded 1762) 19 Coleman Street, London, E.C.2 No shareholders No commission |
