WRITTEN with a charm and delicacy comparable to that of Paul Gallico, The Morlo by L. A. Knight (John Murray, 12s. 6d.) is the delightful tale of Davy Tregaren, a life-boat coxswain, who is also a naturalist and farmer, and his affinity with the seals of Madryn and with one seal in particular.

The description of the life-boat service to the S.S. Bernera is based on an actual rescue, and, while not completely accurate in the technical details, makes exciting reading, giving a true picture of the hazards faced by life-boat crews and the boats they so readily man.

The illustrations by Peter Scott add to the considerable charm of the book.

M. T..