After a considerable interval we have another of "Murray's Handy
Classical Maps," edited by G. B. Grundy, M.A. (John Murray, is. net), Asia Minor, with Index, edited by J. G. C. Anderson, M.A. The plan of the maps, we may explain for the benefit of those who may be unacquainted with the aeries, is to use a larger scale than can be conveniently employed in the ordinary atlas (this measures 24 in. by 18 in.), to embody all the latest information and observation available, and to represent the physical features of the country as clearly as possible, as, e.g., the height above sea-level, by diversity of colour (the altitudes vary from the "sea-level to 600 ft.," represented by green, to "above 12,000 ft.," represented by white, and seen in the summit of the Irons Argaeus in Cappadocia). The modern names are added wherever it is practicable ; the effect of the whole is satis- factorily clear. The editor has come to his task with unusual advantages. He has had considerable opportunities of acquaint- ing himself with a large part of the country, and he has had the assistanee of Sir Charles Wilson and Professor Ramsay. It is safe to say that in no region of classical geography has greater advance been shown than in Asia Minor.
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