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liook Reviews. TheFarroer'sTariffManual by a Farmei has recently reached us from the press of G. P. Putnani's Sons, the "farmer" being the Hon. Daniel Strange of Grand Ledge, so well known to tbe people of Michigan. It is unnecessary to state to Michigan readers that the work isradically Free Tradein doctrine. It is written in a very readable popular Btyle. wit.h bursts of satirical humor and picturesqae narrative. The writer showa a very extensive familiarity with the speeches and writings of public men of the day and he quotes freely. The entire work is a series of sharp shots at nroteetion theory and practice. Kb does not attempt constructive doctrine, except inferentialiy. He holds up free trade and protection as radioally opposite public policies and then endeavors to knock out protection. The book is one very well worth reading as it puts the objections to protection in a way that will make the advocate of that doctrine look sharp to reply. It is a valuable contribution to the popular literature on the subject. It contains quite a large amount of statistics. TheFarnier'sTariffManual by a Farmer by Daniel; Strange.M. Sc, Que=tions the Day Series. G. P. Putnara's Sons. Price$1.25. Quite different in eharacter is the volume by Edward Atkinson recently issued by the same publishers. Any work from the pen of this distinguished publicist will be greeted witli warm interest. The subject chosen for treatment is Taxation and Work and it is handled in the usual scholarly manner and with the accustomed scientific spirit whichmarks the writingsjof this author. also opposes protection, but his opposition is based upon a scientifio inquiry into the economie conditions of the country, tho forces operativo in our existiug monetary and taxing systems, and the general trend of our economie development, His work is constructive; he endeavors to show how a real condition of things ought to be dealt with. With him free trade is a goal to be reached toward which we ought to be moving rapidly but cautiously. Protection bas been carried to extremes and serious abuses have arisen under it. The book is clearly and logically written and deserves to be widely ruad and carefully considered, however diverse the reader's conclusions may be from those of Mr. Atkinson. Taxation and Work; A Series of Treatiees on the'Tariff and the Ourrency, by Edward Atkinson, LL. D., Pb. D. G. P. Putnam's Sodp. Price $1.25.