Colonel Picot throws many interesting sidelights on life in Switzerland in war-time--diplomatic, social, and artistic--and his modest and self-effacing narrative dwells generously on the devotion of all those who, whether by appointment or chance, were associated with him in his beneficent labours. It is hoped that this account of a special phase in the history of our countrymen will prove of interest to that large public who have shown in countless ways their sympathy with all that concerns the welfare of Prisoners of War. A CHILDHOOD IN BRITTANY EIGHTY YEARS AGO. By ANNE DOUGLAS SEDGWICK, Author of "Tante," "The Encounter," etc. _Demy 8vo. Cloth._ =10s. 6d. net.= With exquisite literary art which the reading public has recognised in "Tante" and others of her novels, the author of this book tells of a great lady's childhood in picturesque Brittany in the middle of the last century. It covers that period of life around which the tenderest and most vivid memories cluster; a childhood set in a district of France rich in romance, and rich in old loyalties to manners and customs of a gracious era that is irrevocably in the past. Charming vignettes of character, marvellous descriptions of houses, costumes and scenery, short stories in silhouette of pathetic or humorous characters--these are also in the book. And through it all the author is seen re-creating a background, which has profoundly influenced one of the finest literary artists of the last century. GARDENS: THEIR FORM AND DESIGN. By the Viscountess WOLSELEY. _With numerous Illustrations by_ Miss M. G. CAMPION. _1 vol. Medium 8vo._ =21s. net.= The present volume, which is beautifully got up and illustrated, deals with form and line in the garden, a subject comparatively new in England. Lady Wolseley's book suggests simple, inexpensive means--the outcome of practical knowledge and experience--for achieving charming results in gardens of all sizes. Her College of Gardening at Glynde has shown Lady Wolseley how best to make clear to those who have never before thought about garden design, some of the complex subjects embraced by it, such as Water Gardens, Rock Gardens, Treillage, Paved Gardens, Surprise Gardens, etc. The book contains many decorative and imaginative drawings by Miss Mary G. Campion, as well as a large number of practical diagrams and plans, which further illustrate the author's ideas and add to the value of the book. MEMORIES OF THE MONTHS. SIXTH SERIES. By the Rt. Hon. Sir HERBERT MAXWELL, Bt., F.R.S., D.C.L., LL.D. _With photogravure frontispiece. Large Crown 8vo._ =10s. 6d. net.=