Milton's England. By Lucia Ames Mead. (Eveleigh Nash. 6s. net.)—Miss
Mead puts together in this volume practically all that is known about the outside facts of Milton's life, and illus- trates them from the places in which he dwelt,—London, Cam- bridge, Horton (where he lived from 1633 to 1638), and Chalfont St. Giles. And she takes occasion of Milton's life and surround- ings to give us other information only indirectly connected with it. When you feel free to deal with what he saw, or even with what he did not see, a pretty wide field is open to your explora- tion. We have not the least intention of speaking disrespectfully of this volume. It is an excellent piece of work, full of the enthusiasm which cultured Americans feel for the England in which they rightly claim a full share, and most industriously and tastefully executed. It is plentifully illustrated with reproduc- tions from old drawings, engravings, &c.
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