The Economic Review (Volume 9) (Paperback)

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1899. Excerpt: ... to this matter in various countries, appeals to a wider circle of readers. From our own point of view, perhaps, it would make little difference if one more continental country were to take to beetroot-growing. For Italy it would be a great boon if the experiment advocated were to succeed. THE STATESMAN'S YEAR-BOOK. Statistical and Historical Annual of the States of the World for the year 1899. Edited by J. Scott Keltie, LL.D., and I. P. A. Renwick, m.a., LL.B. 1248 pp. Crown 8vo. 10*. 6d. Macmillan. London, 1899.] Recent events have, as usual, supplied some new features for this excellent book of reference, which is now in its thirty-sixth year of publication. There are, for instance, a map of Africa, displaying the railways, river-routes, and telegraphs; a map of Newfoundland with reference to the French Shore question; and a map of Hong-Kong, Kau-Lung, and the adjacent territories. The tables of statistics have been brought up to date, and special attention has been given to particular subjects, such as the Navies, and the gold and silver production of the world. HOW THE ENGLISH WORKMAN LIVES. By Ehnst Duckershoff. Translated by C. H. D'e. Leppington. 97 pp. Crown 8vo. 1*. King. London, 1899.] This is an interesting little sketch from the point of view of a German eoal-miner, who found it necessary to go into exile from his own country, and is now settled with his family in England. He believes that the English miner is in a better position than his German brother, and that, on the whole, " the workman makes and maintains a home more easily in England than in Germany." He is also much impressed by the friendly manner of the employers and the general political freedom of this country. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND THE SOCIAL QUESTION. By R. E. Dell. 65 pp. 8vo. 6d. net. Catholic Press...