The Story of Boston, a Study of Independency, by Mr. Arthur Gilman, is the third of a series of histories of the Great Cities of the Republic. It is not exactly a history but as its title indicates, it presents in an interesting and not too minute a form the story of the early growth of the city. It is a study of the development of the free ideas, both civil and religious, with the innumerable conflicts between bigotry and tolerance, radicalism and conservatism, which have marked the history of Boston. The most interesting period was that just preceding the Revolution when Boston, under the leadership of Samuel Adams, was the centre of the resistance to the mother country. The exciting events of the period are well told. The history of Harvard is closely interwoven with that of Boston and the names and doings of Harvard men are chronicled in connection with every important movement. The book is profusely illustrated with wood cuts and is well illustrated.

[Great Cities of the Republic, No. III. The Story of Boston, a Study of Independency, by Arthur Gilman, M. A. New York and London, G. P. Putnam's Sons. 8 mo. cloth, illustrated, $1.75.]