31 AUGUST 1907, Page 22

The Sea - Charm of Venice. By Stopford A. Brooke. (Duckworth and

Co. 28. 6d. net.)—This little book may very profitably be made-a Pocket companion by any one who meditates a visit to Venice. We cannot all expect to see what Mr. Stopford Brooke sees, or, anyhow, to realise the beauty of water and land—where Venice is concerned we reverse the usual order—as he realises it. Still, this book will help ; and for the less fortunate people who must be content to imagine the city, with its varied charm, for themselves, this fine bit of word-painting cannot fail to be a delight.