New Britain herald., 1915-03-04
TRAVEL.


 Diary of a summers foot journey, Denniless and alone, through the farm lands of Missouri and New Mex ico, while working his way and ped ding his literary wares. There is In it appreciation of many things, of fields and sky, of the plain people he met: and an unexpected quiet hu- mor that is delightful "A. l.. A. Booklist.
 "California.'' By Mrs. M. H. Aus tin.
 Conveys both by text and illustra- ton. something of the charm of the California landscape. The thirty-two colored plates by Sutton Palmer are delightful. The text is equally at tractive'-A T.. A. Booklist
 There is an admirabl combina- tion here of subject art and author ship."-Outlook.
 Exploration of the Alps" By A. H. M Lunn.
 From Hanibal's memorable cross ing to the present traces in chrono- logical order the history of Alpine climbing. The most interesting anec- dotes being chosen. "A. L. A. Book list.
 "In the Heart of the Arctics" By Nicholas Senn.
 "Old Paris; It's Social, Historical and Literary Associations" By H. c. Shelley.
 Our House and London Out of Our Windows" By E. R. Pennell.
 Intimate, kindly descriptions of artistic life in London, with poignant, humorous cross sections of the households love affairs "-Publisher' Note.
 Panama; the Canal, the Country and the People" By Arthur Bullard.
 1.-Two new chapters, Finishing the Job and The Profit. have been add ed to the earlier edition.'--A. l.. A. Booklist.
 Through Siberia, the Land of the Future By Fridtjof Nansen.
 Exhaustive account of the possi bilities of the Kara sea route to Siberia, and of the condition and re- sources of the country whose trade is sought. Nothing else on Siberia is so full and up-to- -date.''-A. l.. A. Booklist. o>
 ITO the River Platte and Back" By w. J Holland
 "He misses nothing of interest whether it is politics or paleontology, menus or mosquitoes."-
 Combines sound information, good sense and delightful description. .'- New York Times.
 woman in China" By Mary Gaunt.
 "The adventurous trip of an Aus tralan woman. An intrepid mind and an almost incredible courage must have been necessary, but the results Justified the effort and we are grateful for a book full of information, fas- cinating descriptions and appreciative comprehension" ."-Literary Digest
 FOR TEACHERS.
 Art and Industry in Education A book illustrative of the principles and problems of the courses in fine and industrial education at Teachers college.
 ."Conflicting Principles of Teaching, How to Adjust Them By C. A. Me- Murray.
 Course in Citizenship" By Mrs. l.. l.. Cabot. .."
 Provides course of study for the first eight grades, which, starting with the home, treats the everwiden- ing circle of the childs social experi- ence. concluding with the world fami- ly, emphasizing always a citizenship governed by good will and expressed in service. Well arranged and prac- tical. "A. l.. A. Booklist.
 General Education Board" An account of it's activities, 1902-14. gift.
 Mental and Physical Life of School Children" By Peter Sandiford.
 "The most important part, physical l characteristics, reports investigations which have been made in regard to growth and contains d detailed study of nervous system. Following this is conventional survey of general psy ch ology. On the whole the best elementary review of this material now at hand. Elementary school journal. "A. L. A. Booklist.
 "Montessori System Examined" By w. H. Fitzpatrick.
 Clearly written from the pedagogic and psychologist viewpoint, presup- posing that the reader is acquainted with the Montessori method and ap- paratus. "A. L. A. Booklist
 
 Natural Education." By Winifred S. Stoner.
 Childhood and youth series, edited