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quoting from Dr. A. Keith, " Alterations in the relative im- practone of these glands may well be the cause of the qualities that differentiate the three racial types of man." He also refers to the blood-test, which shows the ape's close blood-relationship with man.

Taken as a whole the book gives an accurate epitomised survey of our present knowledge of the subject treated ; natur- ally, specialists may demur to certain statements and con- clusions — but that is the fate of most books. Indian students are to be congratulated on having an instructor so learned, broad-minded and sane.

A. C. Haddon.

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