Considering the largeness of the theme and its importance in the world, the book is kept within remarkably short compass. There is, however, no sign of compression in the text, which reads like a flowing nar rative, always interesting and not seldom quaint and amusing as in the description of the Russian ambassador's reception (pp. 19-21). The necessary limitations of the text are, however, remedied in the footnotes, where General Foster has given so many and so detailed references to available sources that the student may continue profitably his studies without serious difficulty. It would be invidious, perhaps, to draw a comparison between General Foster's two volumes. Both are good, but the reviewer is inclined to think that American Diplomacy in tlic Orient is a more finished, a more au thoritative and a fresher piece of work. The two books are, however, a great boon to the public. The various pen portraits of Caleb dishing (pp. 94-95), Commodore Perry (pp. 147-169), Townsend Harris (pp. 172-186), and of Anson Burlingame (pp. 257 et seq.), are charmingly done, and it may confidently be said that there is not a dull page in the book. Add to this the fact that it is really the only work of its kind, and its value is clear. It has the field to itself and it fills it in a worthy manner.
A TREATISE of THE SYSTEM OF EVIDENCE IN TRIALS AT COMMON LAW. By John H. U'igmorc. Vol. I. Boston: Little, Brown, and Company. 1904. (Iv-|-ioo2 pp.) There are to be four volumes of this trea tise. The table of contents contains unusual nomenclature, of which the most striking examples are "prospectant evidence," "con comitant evidence," "retrospectant evi dence," "testimonial rehabilitation," "autoptic preference," "rules of auxiliary probative policy," "prophylactic rules," and "viatorial privilege." This nomenclature, though cer tainly not attractive, causes very slight an noyance, for it seldom appears in the text. The present volume is largely devoted to historical and metaphysical discussion, and
will be of much interest to persons of schol arly taste. THE AMERICAN LAW OF LANDLORD AND TENANT. By John X. Taylor. Ninth edi tion, by Henry F. Buswcll. Boston : Little, Brown, and Company. 1904. Two vol umes. (cxv+54i+xv+592 pp.) At this late date it is hardly necessary to say a word in commendation of a book that has so long had a high place. In the pres ent edition an error has crept into §22, which ought to read, "New England States where tenancies from year to year are un known." Part of the usefulness of this fav orite treatise lies in its departures from the strict limits of its subject. Thus one finds here Division Fences, Party Walls, Nui sances, and Easements, in addition to con scientiously full treatment of Easements. Emblements, Fixtures, and forms of action.
A TREATISE ON DAMAGES.
By Joseph A.
Joyce and Hmvard C. Joyce. New York: The Banks Law Publishing Company. 1903. Three volumes. (clxxv-fcliv-f cxxxvii+2669 pp.) This is a treatise for practitioners. It states the doctrines well, occasionally dis cusses decided cases, and gives numerous citations in the footnotes. In §2034 there are very obvious shortcomings in the dis cussion of a master's liability to pay exem plary damages because of his servant's acts; but in almost all instances the treatment of topics is good. CHANCERY PRACTICE. With especial refer ence to the Office and Duties of Masters in Chancery, Registers, Auditors, Com missioners in Chancery, Court Commis sioners, Master Commissioners, Ref erees, etc. By John G. Henderson. Chi cago: T. H. Flood and Company. 1904. (Ixxiii-f-iott/ pp.) This treatise on Chancery Practice is laid out on broad lines, dealing with the subject, both from the historical point of view and from the standpoint of modern equity prac tice. This makes the book of value to the .student and to the lawyer in practice. And
