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DON JUAN OF PERSIA. A Shi'ah Catholic, 1560-1604. Translated by

G. Le Strange. (Routledge. 12s. 6d.)—This old travel narrative, with its account of Shah Tahmasp's reign, is not without interest, although better historical accounts exist. Messrs. Routledge are to be congratulated on giving us excellent value in this " Broadway Travellers " series. ,