Of all the European countries, Hungary, we think, is the one least represented in our English literature of travel, though to Englishmen it might seem to have peculiar attractions, in virtue of its romantic scenery, its historical associations, and the brave, independent, and vigorous character of its inhabitants. "Its history is that of Greece," says a German writer; "the same heroism lives within its borders, the names of its heroes alone have changed." We turn, therefore, with interest, while writing these last pages, to "Magyarland," a lady's "Narrative of Travels through the Highlands and Lowlands of Hungary." She entered Hungary on the side of its majestic Aljoela, or plains, which extend over an area of 5,400 square miles, and in some places are inhospitable sandy wastes; in some, highly cultivated; in others, green and flowery pastures, where large herds of horses and cattle roam unfettered. These plains are inhabited by various races--the Magyars, who are the dominant people; the Wallachs, who dwell in the easternmost districts; the Germans, Saxons, and Shecklers. South-west of the Carpathians live the Slovaks; in Croatia and Servia the Croat Serbs; and in the provinces south-east of the Carpathians are the Rusniaks or Ruthenians. About these races, and their manners and customs--about Buda-Pesth and Semlin, and the ice-caves of the snowy Tabree, and the wines of Tokay, and the scenery of Romania, our authoress has much to say with equal liveliness and grace. FOOTNOTES: [41] Bird: "A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains," pp. 89, 90. [42] Isabella Bird: "A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains," pp. 108, 109. [43] I. L. Bird: "A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains," pp. 194-196. [44] Lady Florence Dixie: "Across Patagonia," pp. 26-28. [45] C. F. Gordon Cumming: "A Lady's Cruise in a French Man-of-war," ii. 38, 39. [46] C. F. Gordon Cumming: "A Lady's Cruise in a French Man-of-War," ii. 177-181. [47] F. and R. Hill: "What We Saw in Australia," pp. 321, 322. [48] Lady Barker: "A Year's Housekeeping in South Africa," pp. 312-314.