6 NOVEMBER 1880, Page 21

An Experimental Cruise in the 'Procyon.' By R. T. McMullen.

"(Stanford).—Mr. McMullen is one of the enterprising gentlemen who take cruises by themselves, are their own skipper, crew, &c. We have no doubt that he knows his business very well, but he does not convince us that it is otherwise than a dangerous one; possibly not more dangerous than others that could be mentioned, but certainly, we think, passing the line which bounds the risks which a man may run. Apart from this, his narrative is pleasant and entertaining, and if any one would follow the example, useful, though this writer certainly does not encourage amateurs.