The possibility of making false trails, at times, should not deter the investigator; for what he would establish is not the history of a single human race, nor of the movements of a century, but an understanding of the development of animal life through ages.  “And only,” says Professor Tyler, “when we have a biological history can we have any satisfactory conception of environment.”  The book concludes with a brief notice of the modern theories of heredity and variation advanced by Nageli and Weismann.

The Morse Lectures for 1894

THE RELIGIONS OF JAPAN

FROM THE DAWN OF HISTORY TO THE ERA OF THE MEIJI

By WILLIAM ELLIOT GRIFFIS, D.D.

Formerly of the Imperial University of Tokio; Author of “The Mikado’s Empire” and “Corea, the Hermit Nation”

12mo, $2.00

“The book is excellent throughout, and indispensable to the religious student.”—­The Atlantic Monthly.

“To any one desiring a knowledge of the development and ethical status of the East, this book will prove of the utmost assistance, and Dr. Griffis may be thanked for throwing a still greater charm about the Land of the Rising Sun.”—­The Churchman.

“Already an acknowledged authority on Japanese questions, Dr. Griffis in this volume gives to an appreciative public, what we risk calling his most valuable contribution to the literature this profoundly interesting nation has evoked.”—­The Evangelist.

“...  The fine quality of Dr. Griffis’ works.  His book is fresh and original, and may be depended on as material for scientific use....  It may safely be said that it is the best general account of the religions of Japan that has appeared in the English language, and for any but the special student it is the best we know of in any tongue.”—­The Critic.

The Morse Lectures for 1893

THE PLACE OF CHRIST IN MODERN THEOLOGY

By A.M.  FAIRBAIRN, M.A., D.D.

Principal of Mansfield College, Oxford; Gifford Lecturer in the University of Aberdeen; Late Morse Lecturer in Union Seminary, New York, and Lyman Beecher Lecturer in Yale University

8vo, $2.50

“One of the most valuable and comprehensive contributions to theology that has been made during this generation.”—­London Spectator.

“The knowledge, ability, and liberality of the author unite to make the work interesting and valuable.”—­The Dial.

“It is very high, but thoroughly deserved, praise to say that it is worthy of its great theme.”—­The Critical Review.

“The volume reveals Dr. Fairbairn as a clear and vigorous thinker, who knows how to be bold without being too bold.”—­New York Tribune.

“Suggestive, stimulating, and a harbinger of the future catholic theology.”—­Boston Literary World.