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From Christian at Work. (Oct. 2, 1890.) The book is full of interest from the first page to the last, and one that will amply repay perusal. It is handsomely printed and bound, and the illustrations, fifteen in number, are very good and add to the interest of the book, which is creditable both to the author and to the publishers, as well as a specimen of good book-making. From Christian Cynosure. (Oct. 16, 1890.) The agreeable narrative style of this book, and the interesting character of its information, will make it popular with young readers. The character, habits, governments and social life of these island natives are pleasantly described, and we doubt not faithfully. From the Independent. (Oct. 16, 1890.) Everything connected with life in the islands of old Polynesia is of interest. The South Sea has its glamour, its romance, its poetry. A peculiar dreamy picturesqueness marks the whole coral archipelago. It is a readable and in some ways a valuable little book, in which we catch clear and doubtless correct glimpses of things as they are in Fiji and Samoa, with some historical notes thrown in. From the Congregationalist. (Oct. 2, 1890.) "Jottings from the Pacific Life and Incidents in the Fijian and Samoan Islands," contains much valuable information in regard to the geography, physical and social peculiarities, natural products, traditions, government and religion of these islands of the Southwestern seas, and there are a few illustrations which, if not always up to the highest style of wood engraving are helpful to the comprehension of the subjects involved. From the Lutheran Observer. (Oct. 31, 1890.) This small volume presents a series of pictures of life in the Fijian and Samoan Islands of the South Pacific. They are most interesting and graphic, and convey a large amount of information respecting these islands—the history, their geography and scenery, their products, the character and customs of the people, their evangelization by missionaries, and many other things. During the past year the attention of the world has been attracted toward Samoa by the political troubles that between its rival kings; and this pleasant volume will meet the public interest thus created, with its vivid and entertaining sketches. It is attractively illustrated. From the Christian Intelligencer. (Sept. 17, 1890.) This is a small volume of 160 pages, but in it the author has managed to compress more interesting and useful matter than is often contained in a book of twice its size. From the Illustrated Christian Weekly. (Sept. 20, 1890.) This illustrated little volume, in pleasing exterior of blue and gold, forms a valuable addition to the excellent Young People's Library. Simple, pure and dignified in literary style, it is as interesting as a story and conveys valuable information, which will be welcomed by young and old. The descriptions are graphic, and the incidents are well told. From the Interior. (Sept. 25, 1890.) "Jottings from the Pacific, Fiji and Samoa," by Emma H. Adams, is included among the volumes of a Young People's Library series; but we do not see any reason why the parents of young people may not join in a careful perusal of this special issue. It contains a pleasing record of observations and incidents in the Fijian and Samoan Islands; and one enjoys what is written all the more because of the simplicity and directness of the author-narrator's style. It occurs to us that a missionary society meeting could be made doubly interesting by the reading aloud of many passages from this book. From the N. Y. Observer. (Sept. 18, 1890.) "Jottings from the Pacific" is a pleasing account of life in the Fijian and Samoan Islands. Emma H. Adams tells of these interesting places in a graphic manner, by which we are able to substantially add to our knowledge of these people and their life in their Pacific homes. The book is illustrated and tastefully prepared. From the Golden Rule. (Sept. 25, 1890.) This book appeals to a large class of readers, and its chapters tell just what one wants to know about the government and religion, physical and social peculiarities, wonderful productions, coral formations, traditions, products and customs of these beautiful and wonderful islands. The book is written in an easy narrative style, and the illustrations are very pretty. From the Christian Oracle. (Nov. 27, 1890.) The writer's style is bright and pleasing. The work would be instructive and deeply interesting to young people, for whom it is especially intended. From the N. Y. Weekly Witness. (Oct. 8, 1890.) This book will be attractive to those who take an interest in anthropology and sociology, as well as to those who are interested in missions.