The subject is treated historically, philosophically and suggestively. The contributions made by the government, the East Indians themselves and the missionaries, to solving the educational problems of the country are clearly shown. The book is an important and suggestive addition to the literature of education in foreign lands, being a worthy companion volume to Miss Burton's "The Education of Women in China." _ARCHIBALD McLEAN_ EPOCH MAKERS OF MODERN MISSIONS Illustrated, 12mo, cloth, net $1.00. The author of "Where the Book Speaks," has given in these "College of Missions Lectures" a series of sketches of modern missionary leaders which for clearness, brevity, directness of style and inspirational value, have rarely been surpassed. Each characterization is truly "much in little," and the book is a distinct and most acceptable addition to missionary biography. _REV. W. MUNN_ THREE MEN ON A CHINESE HOUSEBOAT The Story of a River Voyage Told for Young Folks. Illustrated, 12mo, cloth, net 75c. The story of an actual trip up the Yang-tse river taken by three missionaries on the way to their stations. In breezy, easy-flowing narrative one of the three tells the very interesting story of their fifteen hundred mile journey. The book should be a very acceptable addition to missionary stories and side-light reading. _ROBERT E. SPEER_ CHRISTIANITY AND THE NATIONS The Duff Lectures for 1910. 8vo, cloth, net $2.00. Among the many notable volumes that have resulted from the well-known Duff foundation Lectureship this new work embodying the series given by Mr. Robert E. Speer in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, will rank among the most important. The general theme, "The Reflex Influence of Missions upon the Nations," suggests a large, important, and most interesting work. The name of the lecturer is sufficient guarantee of the method of treatment. _HENRY H. JESSUP_ FIFTY-THREE YEARS IN SYRIA Introduction by James S. Dennis. Two volumes, illustrated, 8vo, cloth, boxed, net $5.00. This autobiographical record of half a century's experience in the mission field of Syria, is rich in color, narrative and insight. It is also incidentally a history of the mission work for the period but told with a personal touch and from the innermost standpoint. It is a pioneer's story, and as such never lacks in interest. _JULIUS RICHTER_ A HISTORY OF PROTESTANT MISSIONS IN THE NEAR EAST 8vo, cloth, net $2.50.