The San Francisco call., 1910-04-03
Brief Reviews

Fishing Kits and Equipment" by
Samuel G. Camp, is a complete guide to
the angler buying a new outfit Every
detail of the fishing kit of the fresh
water angler is described-clothing
and tackle, from rod tip to creel. Spe-
cial emphasis is laid on Quitting for
fly fishing. but full instruction is also
given TO the man who wants to catch
pickerel, pike, muskeflunge, lake trout,
bass and other fresh water game fishes.
Prices are quoted for all articles rec
commended and the approved method of
selecting and testing the various rods,
lines, leaders, etc, is described. (Out-
ing publishing company, New York.
SD
'"rhe Woman Who Spends" is a study
of woman's economic functions by Ber-
tha Jane Richardson, A. B. 1t first ap-
peared year or so ago and has met
such success that it has been revised
and chapter added on household ac-
counts, subject on which surprisingly
little that is of real practical value has
been written. A fine Introduction must
not be overlooked, by Ellen II. Rich
ards, \. NJ author of "The Cost of Liv-
ing" The book is of great value and
should be in the hands of every think
ing woman in America. (Whitcomb &
Barrows, Boston. SD
Ruth of Boston by James Otis is
supplementary reader giving the story
of the early days of Boston as seen
through little girls eyes. The Incl
dents are nearly all historical facts,
but are only such as a child might
notice or learn by hearsay The book
describes all sorts of events from NOV
ing of the town from Charlestown to
Boston, the balls she attended, cos
tunes she wore, to the time of fam
Inc, trouble with Indians, the starting
of a school and household duties The
book describes in detail the daily life
of a Massachusetts bay colonist IT is
Illustrated with pen and ink drawings
and is suited to third, fourth and fifth
year pupils. tAmerican book company
New York. 35 cents.)
"Petrarch's Letters to Classical
Author" have been translated from the
Latin by Mario Emilio Cosenza, Phi. D.,
instructor of Latin in the College of the
City of New York. In an Introduction
brief history of Petrarch's extensive
correspondence is given, and most in
teresting comments are made through
out the text. The author has become so
Interested in the subject during the
preparation Of this volume and has
found the field of research SO rich that
other volumes will be added later on
Petrarch's place in politics and in re-
ligion. A selected photography adds
distinctly to the value of the book
university of Chicago press, Chicago.
s1.09)
Psychic Control Through Self
knowledge" is the title of a book by
Walter winston Kenilworth. The
author emphasizes the need of a prac-
tical creed that shall make the soul
conscious of realities which heretofore
have been believed. The spiritual con-
sciousness which corresponds with
spiritual knowledge is shown to be in
timately identified with moral con-
sciousness. The book will prove very
difficult of comprehension to readers
who have not already delved into the
various new PHILOSOPHERS. 1t would
have proved more interesting had 1t
been written in simpler English. Or.
F. Fenno & Co, New York. S2.)
When British Highways and Byways
From a Motor Car" appeared 1t was
said by all to be the best and most
unusual book of travel to appear in
years. The author, Thomas d. Murphy
has repeated his success now in TN
Unfamiliar England This book is a
record of a 1000 mile motor tour
through the unfrequented hooks and
corners, and the shrines of especial in
terest in England, with incursions into
Scotland and Ireland. The book is
made most attractive by 16 Illustrations
in color and 4S duogravures from Eng
lish photographs. Indexed maps cover
ing routes make the book of real prac-
tical value to travellers. IL. c. Page &
Co., Boston.)
The Cook-ed-u Peary- odd-ical Die
tionary. lets us know by its title Just
what sort of nonsense we will find be-
tween its attractive silver covers 1t
is amusing and laughable throughout
from title page to cover lining. and one
must be the veriest crouch to sneer at
the jokes. Having so recently gone
through the Cook Peary controversy
in fact not quite through it yet-the
quite good natured satire on the part
of the author, Paul r. Dash of 40 de-
grees north latitude meaning Bos-
ton), is appreciated. We are glad. too,
that voluminous appendix has been
carefully removed. Every reader will
find something to laugh it. (John w.
Luce & Co., Boston.)