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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 8, Issue 9 (January 1, 1934)

Reviews

Reviews.

“For Those That Love It,” by Mrs. M. R. White (Angus & Robertson, Sydney). A fine novel redolent of Australia. The author came prominently before the public recently with her “No Roads Go By,” which is already in its fourth edition. Her latest novel should eclipse even the success of the earlier one. Price 6/-.

“Pat of the Silver Bush,” by L. M. Montgomery (Angus & Robertson, Sydney). It is said of the author of this charming book that no writer seems to understand so beautifully just what is needed for developing womanhood. This is a great recommendation in itself, but when we remember that Miss Montgomery is the creator of “Anne of the Green Gables,” of which over half a million copies have been sold, her latest book is assured of a tumultuous reception. Price 6/-.

“Australian Barkers and Biters,” by Robert Kaleski (Endeavour Press, Sydney). I know little about dogs myself. I like bull-dog pups, keep a safe distance from all Alsatians, tell my children stories about the famous St. Bernard dogs and find tons of humour in the street mongrel. In view of this I sought the advice of a dog-loving friend of mine about this book. He declares that it is the most interesting and instructive dog book he has ever read in a decade. Need I say further? Price 4/6.

“The Quiet Man,” by Maurice Walsh (Angus & Robertson, Sydney). This story is a classic. About 12,000 words in all, but such bovrilised perfection. A story of an undersized Irishman who subdues a fellow countryman of grand proportions. The love romance of a man after his marriage, and—his sweetheart is his wife. Dont' miss this exquisite story. Price 2/6.

“New Zealand Best Poems of 1933” (Harry H. Tombs Ltd.). All lovers of poetry—good poetry—will welcome this the second annual anthology of New Zealand verse. The selector, both for this and last year's booklet is C. A. Marris, a poet himself, and a critic of worth. This Dominion is certainly prolific in poets and there is work in this anthology that will live, notably that of Eileen Duggan. The work of Eve Langley is interesting. Robin Hyde is powerfully bitter in “The Wayfarer.” I liked the selections from the work of Alan Mulgan, and, of course, the thoughts of that fine woman who lives in Cashmere Hills, Christchurch, Miss Jessie Mackay.

“Camel Pads,” by R. B. Plowman (Angus & Robertson, Sydney). This is another book from the author of that fascinating story “The Man from Oodnatta.” The story under review is supplementary to the earlier book, being a further tale of the Big Back Country of Australia. It is most interesting reading. The book is illustrated and sells at 6/-.

“Douglas Delusions,” by F. J. Docker (Angus and Robertson, Sydney), is a critical examination of the Douglas Credit System. The Douglas School has many adherents in New Zealand. I think this work will give them food for deep thought. Anti-Douglas-ites will of course go into raptures over Mr. Docker's most interesting reasonings. Price 4/6.

“Australian Bush Babs,” by D. H. Souter (Endeavour Press, Sydney), is a collection of appealing little jingles slung together by the famous creator of the Bulletin “Cat.” The accompanying illustrations by the author are a delight. A great Xmas two-shillingsworth.