21 AUGUST 1926, Page 17

Mr. J. F. Muirhead has contributed A Wayfarer in Switzer-

land to Messrs. Methuen's well-known series (7s. 6d.). The scenery, mountains and winter sports are better dealt with than usual, which is high praise, for Switzerland is the most-described Country on earth; but there is much more in the book than :this ; for instance an account of that too- little-known poet, Carl Spitteler. and very charming English translations. Of a couple Of his lighter pieces.

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