There are many illustrations, maps and diagrams which bear on the text. These are of a general high order, but some improvements might be made: Map, p. 58, of the New England colonies should be larger; also one on page 97 of the intercolonial war. No map of the important 1609 Virginia grant is given. Not enough as to parallels and coast points is indicated on the map of the Virginia, 1606, grant, p. 40. On the map of the Louisiana purchase, p. 255, the Sabine River should be noted. A map accompanying the description of the early Virginia campaign (Civil War) would be helpful. The map on page 400 is not clear; it would be improved by designating rivers and railroads differently. Not all the necessary rivers on map, p. 406, are named. Some of the maps are without scale of miles, _i. e._, p. 403, p. 406, &c. All these points are non-essentials, yet they are to be considered in the teaching of the subject. The bibliographical aids are of several kinds. There are marginal references throughout the narrative, bearing directly upon it. At the close of each chapter there are two classes of references, “topics,” and “studies,” there being several (exact pages given) to the former, and one to each of the latter. There are from two to four topics; and the number of studies averages about ten. It will thus be seen that the text is arranged in such a way that much or little reference reading need be done, as the varying conditions permit. Suggestive library lists are given. However, they would be more helpful to the busy, “small school” teacher if publisher and price were noted. There is a summary at the close of each chapter; also questions, which are not so much to test one’s memory of the subject as to lead him to independent thinking. The marginal analysis of the text is always helpful. The appendix includes Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, and tables of President and Presidential elections, and statistics of states. The book is substantially bound and attractive from the bookmaker’s standpoint. The index is very full. The phraseology is clear and simple, and the book is entirely adapted to any year of the high school, or to more advanced classes, in view of the extensive references. Mr. Ashley has picked out the salient points in American history. From the standpoint of scholarship and pedagogical requirements, this text will take high rank. [“American History.” By Roscoe Lewis Ashley. pp. xlvii, 557. The Macmillan Co., New York; $1.40, net.] * * * * * NEW JERSEY HISTORY SYLLABUS.