16 JULY 1904, page 17

Books.

MR. SWINBURNE'S POEMS AND BALLADS.* IN the interesting and characteristic preface which Mr. Swinburne contributes by way of general introduction to his collected poetical works,......

• The Alps. Described By Sir W. Martin Conway. Painted

by A. D. McCormick. London A. and C. Black. [Ws. net.] SIR MARTIN CONWAY has written a very delightful, and, we would add, to the lover of great hills a very soothing, book.......