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Jackson, Andrew. Statesmanship of Andrew Jackson, as told in his writings and speeches; ed. by Francis Newton Thorpe. $2.50. Tandy-Thomas co.
9–13909.
A collection of the writings and speeches of Andrew Jackson selected to show every aspect of his representative statesmanship, to which have been added an introduction, notes, chronology, bibliography and complete analytical index.
“The student wishing to make a special study of Jackson will find in this volume a handy collection of his official papers, together with occasional comments selected from Benton’s ‘Thirty years’ view.’”
+ Dial. 47: 127. S. 1, ’09. 200w.
“The eminent author of this book has done his work well and faithfully, and we have here the best portrait and the best justification of Jackson as a statesman and a patriot which has yet appeared.”
+ Lit. D. 39: 447. S. 18, ’09. 300w.
“It is a question of whether Prof. Thorpe’s book has by itself a sufficient ‘raison d’être.’”
− Nation. 89: 12. Jl. 1, ’09. 200w.
“Particular attention is directed by the professor to seven letters on nullification which are included in his collection; we feel sure these letters are printed now for the first time. They constitute, of course, the item of greatest interest in the Thorpe collection, and their publication will be very gratifying to students of American history and biography.”
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 350. Je. 5, ’09. 800w.
Jackson, Frederick Hamilton. Shores of the Adriatic, the Austrian side: The Küstenlande, Istria and Dalmatia. *$6. Dutton.
9–35521.
“Beginning with an eloquent general description of the physical characteristics of the Austrian sea-board and of its inhabitants, Mr. Jackson, who has supplemented his own observations by close study of the work of his predecessors in the same field, tells in succession the chequered story of the various districts, noting the traditions and superstitions, 227customs and costumes of each, deftly weaving his personal experiences into a narrative of unflagging interest, every section of his text being copiously illustrated with excellent reproductions of good photographs of streets and churches, art treasures, groups of natives, etc., and original drawings of architectural details, the latter from his own hand.”—Int. Studio.
“The style is rather dull, but in the arrangement history is agreeably commingled with description, and much attention is paid to architecture and archeology.”
+ − A. L. A. Bkl. 5: 139. My. ’09.
“This is one of those solid undertakings which once completed, stand for years as the absolute authority on their subject, unlikely to be superseded, rendering, indeed, further literary exploitation of it unlikely, except for additional discoveries and finds.”
+ Ind. 66: 1242. Je. 3, ’09. 140w.
“Will be welcomed with enthusiasm, not only by the ordinary tourist ... but by all who are interested in the still unsolved ethnological and archaeological problems connected with the Küstenlande, Istria and Dalmatia, as well as by students of architecture and the pictorial arts, folk-lore and costume. It is, perhaps, in the descriptions of notable buildings that the writer’s expert knowledge is most clearly revealed, so well is the significance of every peculiarity of structure brought out.”
+ Int. Studio. 36: 335. F. ’09. 320w.
“The thread of personal narrative is barely discernible in the mass of tediously minute historical detail which alternates with the plans of basilicas and the enumeration of the mosaics, embroideries, chalices, croziers, monstrances, plate, and vestments enshrined within the cathedrals. Pictorially, Mr. Jackson’s volume is rather attractive.”
+ − Nation. 88: 563. Je. 3, ’09. 920w.
+ Nature. 80: 274. My. 6, ’09. 350w.
“A useful guide to the treasures of art contained in the little towns.” W: A. Bradley.
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 94. F. 20, ’09. 270w.
“So far as we know, there is no single volume which comprises so much information as does this on so many subjects in connection with these provinces.”
+ Outlook. 92: 70. My. 8, ’09. 240w.
“Travelers and students who are interested in that marvelous, unfamiliar region on the east shore of the Adriatic sea will find a great deal that is new and fascinating in Mr. Jackson’s book.”
+ R. of Rs. 39: 766. Je. ’09. 100w.
“Handsome and interesting book.”
+ Sat. R. 107: 662. My. 22, ’09. 800w.
Jackson, Rev. George. Fact of conversion; Cole lectures for 1908. **$1.25. Revell.
8–24446.
“This is an attempt to restate the doctrine of conversion and to interpret it to this generation.... Can a modern man believe in conversion? Mr. Jackson thinks so and he makes it seem so in his book. In none of the recent valuable studies of the psychology of conversion and of religious experience has it been so conclusively shown that spiritual facts are as much facts as those which occur in the natural world.”—Ind.
“A valuable feature of the book is the estimation of his predecessors in this line of study, Coe, Starbuck and James. The book is worthy of its predecessors in the Cole lectureship.”
+ Ind. 66: 590. Mr. 18, ’09. 210w.
“Mr. Jackson’s book is well worth study.”
+ Spec. 102: sup. 161. Ja. 30, ’09. 150w.
Jackson, George Leroy.[12] Development of school support in colonial Massachusetts. (Teachers college, Columbia univ. Contributions to education, no. 25.) $1. Teachers college.
9–18945.
A study whose aim is, first, to trace the various methods thru which the early schools of Massachusetts were supported; and second, after partial support by general taxation had become customary, to point out the main causes which made general taxation the sole method of school support and hence gave rise to the “free school”—publicly controlled and publicly supported.
Jackson, Samuel Travena. Lincoln’s use of the Bible. *25c. Meth. bk.
9–2241.
“The brochure on Lincoln’s use of the Bible shows how the backwoodsman acquired prose style which touched the people and astonished scholars, a point worth emphasizing now the Bible is not the daily food of the masses.”—Ind.
Ind. 66: 264. F. 4, ’09. 40w.
Nation. 88: 166. F. 18, ’09. 30w.
N. Y. Times. 14: 82. F. 13, ’09. 80w.
Jackson, Wilfrid Scarborough.[12] Trial by marriage. †$1.50. Lane.
“The hero marries a chorus-girl, who deserts him, and, by a newspaper report of her death, convinces him that he is free to marry again. His second marriage reintroduces him to his legal wife as a blackmailer, and to prevent exposure and the impoverishment of his family he fabricates evidence of suicide and lives under an assumed name, while the mother of his children, thinking herself a widow, idealizes him for their benefit, without regretting his absence. Her engagement to an officer in the army causes a new situation, in which the attitude of her daughter is of much importance. The closing note is in harmony with the idea that parents may find unlimited compensation in filial love for their indifference to each other.”—Ath.
“Mr. Jackson’s new novel, though provided with a plot of studious improbability, is not so much a work of humour as of philosophy. It lacks momentum and magnetism, and the reader has occasionally to infer what might have been told with advantage. The character-drawing is generally good; and here and there we note felicities of humorous expression.”
− + Ath. 1909, 2: 457. O. 16. 180w.
“A too highly seasoned novel of English life. The novel is rather commonplace and dull.”
− N. Y. Times. 14: 707. N. 13, ’09. 340w.
Jacob, Violet (Mrs. Arthur Jacob). Irresolute Catherine. †$1. Doubleday.
“The background is Welsh, and the atmosphere has an element of primitive fierceness not lacking in charm. The heroine, a simpleminded farm-servant, lives, and appeals to our sympathy; but, owing perhaps to the limitations imposed by the form of the ‘shorter novel,’ we have no clear pictures of the shepherd and the cattle-dealer who contend for her affections. The first scene of the book, representing an open-air meeting for the purpose of adult baptism, is one of the most impressive.”—Ath.
“Mrs. Jacob has contrived to invest the situation with a certain freshness.”
+ Ath. 1908, 2: 569. N. 7. 100w.
“The work as a whole has a restraint, compactness, and finish which mark it for a bit of literary art, as distinguished from the amusing catchpenny fiction of the popular book-mart.”
+ Nation. 88: 583. Je. 10, ’09. 170w.
“The story has not the importance which a more detailed treatment and a better construction would have given it.”
− + N. Y. Times. 14: 176. Mr. 27, ’09. 270w.
228Jacobus, Melancthon Williams, ed. Standard Bible dictionary, designed as a comprehensive guide to the Scriptures, embracing their languages, literature, history, biography, manners and customs, and their theology; ed. by Melancthon W. Jacobus, E. E. Nourse, and Andrew C. Zenos, in association with American, British and German scholars. *$6. Funk.
9–2531.
Complete in one volume, this dictionary, the joint work of thirty-seven Bible scholars in America, Great Britain and Germany, is a thesaurus of Scriptural knowledge, and a dictionary of archaeology, ethnology and natural history combined. The typographical arrangement, the pictorial illustrations and the valuable new maps have all been determined upon for their points of practical value.
“It is made for use. It will find a large clientage to whom it will soon come to seem indispensable.” D. A. Hayes.
+ − Am. J. Theol. 13: 275. Ap. ’09. 700w.
“A reference work that has long been needed for smaller public libraries that cannot afford the expensive dictionaries in several volumes.”
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 5: 139. My. ’09. ✠
“The weakest feature in the treatment of the Old Testament is probably found in the theological articles. Here the historical and comparative method and spirit do not find free play, nor is the amount of space assigned to these themes adequate to their prime significance.” J: M. P. Smith and S. J. Case.
+ − Bib. World. 33: 283. Ap. ’09. 770w.
“The editors have been diligent in securing a generally trustworthy discussion of the topics belonging to a Bible dictionary, and in a compact form making it useful for the Bible scholar who has no access to more pretentious works.”
+ − Ind. 66: 377. F. 18, ’09. 530w.
“To say nothing of the excellence of this work as a pastor’s study handbook, it should win for itself a place in every Sunday-school library, for it is the Bible dictionary of all in existence best suited to that purpose. The cross references are sometimes inexact and obscure.”
+ − Lit. D. 38: 730. Ap. 24, ’09. 830w.
+ Nation. 89: 102. Jl. 29, ’09. 350w.
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 114. F. 27, ’09. 200w.
+ Outlook. 93: 600. N. 13, ’09. 160w.
“Even a cursory examination of the pages of this book by a layman would seem to bear out the modest claims of the publishers and editors.”
+ R. of Rs. 39: 382. Mr. ’09. 210w.
Jacomb, A. E.[11] Faith of his fathers: a story of some idealists. †$1.50. Dodd.
9–35907.
“The story deals with life in a small English manufacturing town, and the two families who furnish most of the characters are Methodists of the strictest and narrowest sort. The elders in the Alexander family, especially the father, exemplify the stern and literal faith of an earlier day. But the children are not able to fit this faith upon life as they see and long for it. In consequence come struggle, tragedy, heartbreak.”—N. Y. Times.
“It makes no appeal to the average fiction reader, but as a character study is worth while.”
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 6: 133. D. ’09.
“An interesting, if rather laborious story. The story is carefully written, and gives a realistic, but not too highly coloured picture of a certain class of provincial society.”
+ − Ath. 1909, 1: 193. F. 13. 200w.
“The skill with which the dignity of the Puritan character is cumulatively impressed upon the reader marks this story, with all its dreariness, as a sincere and fruitful piece of interpretation.”
+ − Nation. 89: 380. O. 21. ’09. 420w.
“The plot is managed with much skill, the inherent tragedy slowly culminating and reaching its climax in the final lines.”
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 612. O. 16, ’09. 280w.
“The book will leave a sensation of intense dreariness on the mind of its readers. It is written with considerable power, but the atmosphere is of well-nigh continuous gloom, and as a work of art it decidedly lacks the saving gift of humour.”
− + Spec. 102: 269. F. 13, ’09. 90w.
James, Alice L.[12] Housekeeping for two: a practical guide for beginners. **$1.25. Putnam.
A little volume packed with information for beginners in housekeeping in a small way. The author’s attention has been given largely to the minute details concerning which the young housekeeper finds no information and is too inexperienced to settle for herself. The effort has been made to cover ground not usually included in books on housekeeping.
James, George Wharton. Through Ramona’s country. **$2. Little.
8–34801.
An attempt after painstaking investigation to answer authoritatively the question as to how much of fact and how much of fiction entered into the story, “Ramona,” by Helen Hunt Jackson.
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 5: 78. Mr. ’09.
“All those who have read Helen Hunt Jackson’s ‘Ramona,’ and many who have not will find Mr. James’ book a delightful complement of that famous novel.”
+ Cath. World. 89: 545. Jl. ’09. 200w.
“Aside from its value as a contribution to a literary discussion, furnishes a unique description, in text and picture, of the southwest as it is to-day.”
+ Lit. D. 37: 902. D. 12, ’08. 140w.
“The most interesting pages in this book are those describing the astonishing changes that have taken place in California since Ramona’s day.”
+ Nation. 88: 140. F. 11, ’09. 270w.
“Mr. James’s effort has constantly been to get at the facts upon which Mrs. Jackson based her story. He falls short of the truth, however, in not admitting the exceedingly romantic and idealizing point of view from which she considered her Indian hero.”
+ − N. Y. Times. 13: 766. D. 12, ’08. 260w.
James, Gertie De S. Wentworth-. Wild widow. $1.50. Empire book co.
8–17250.
“The plot is ingenious though artificial; the lady described in the title incurs a risk of penal servitude, but, by dint of bribery and payment to a black-mailer, maintains a position among those whose visits and dresses are chronicled in ‘society papers.’ She is vividly presented. The stinginess of her friend Lady Chesham is mechanically funny, and there are many passages of smart writing.”—Ath.
“This novel is written in a mood of bountiful optimism and by no means straightened morality.”
− Ath. 1908, 1: 693. Je. 6. 80w.
− N. Y. Times. 14: 60. Ja. 30, ’09. 140w.
James, Henry.[12] Italian hours. **$7.50. Houghton.
9–29605.
“Among the two or three hundred handsomest travel books of the season must be placed Henry James’s ‘Italian hours.’... The chapters on the various cities were for the most part written at earlier dates (those on Venice, for instance, go back to 1872, 1882, 1892, and 1899), but they are now first brought together so as 229to give a picture of Italy as a whole.” (Nation.) “The novelty of the present volume consists in the fact that ‘the notes on various visits to Italy are here for the first time exclusively placed together,’ to quote once more the preface. ‘I have not hesitated to amend my text, expressively,’ the traveller adds. There has, however, been little attempt to bring the chapters ‘down to date,’ unless it be in the addition of papers recording later impressions.” (Dial.)
“Italy is at once too simple and too complex to yield her secret readily. Disarmed by her open heart, Mr. James thinks he has found that secret on the first railway platform, and, deceived once, he is blind to it when it shines before his eyes.”
+ − Ath. 1909, 2: 689. D. 4. 850w.
“The pictures much more than justify themselves as glosses of the text by Mr. James. When the time comes to evaluate these travel-sketches of a subtler sort, one is prompted to quote, without consciousness of malice, one of Mr. James’s own sentences, occurring in ‘Roman neighbourhoods.’ ‘The great thing in art is charm, and the great thing in charm is spontaneity.’” W. B. Blake.
+ Dial. 47: 450. D. 1, ’09. 900w.
“The combination of Henry James and Joseph Pennell in ‘Italian hours’ was exceedingly happy.” W. G. Bowdoin.
+ Ind. 67: 1352. D. 16, ’09. 100w.
“We feel glad that the publishers have reprinted the essays in this attractive and permanent form. The illustrations by Joseph Pennell are exactly suited to the vague suggestiveness of the text.”
+ Lit. D. 39: 1073. D. 11, ’09. 100w.
“Free from the involved ambiguity of hesitation that makes of his later writings, such as his recent impressions of America, a task rather than a pleasure.”
+ Nation. 89: 569. D. 9, ’09. 240w.
James, Henry.[10] Julia Bride. †$1.25. Harper.
9–24962.
A remarkably analyzed situation in which a beautiful girl wakens to the fact that she deeply loves a conservative young man whose training and family traditions are likely to render it impossible for him to overlook her mother’s many divorces and her own several-times-broken engagements. She implores one of her ex-fiances to go to the new lover and explain away her apparent fickleness and to assert her worthiness. The man uses the opportunity for selfish social aims with the result that the girl suffers pitiful humiliation.
“If he had written none of the books that appear in his bibliography since ‘The tragic muse,’ this would be accounted a slight but sufficiently pleasant short story.”
+ Bookm. 30: 322. D. ’09. 260w.
“The average busy man or woman of to-day will hardly read a novel of this sort with enthusiasm. It is too much of a psychological puzzle to prove either instructive or entertaining.”
− Lit. D. 39: 962. N. 27, ’09. 220w.
“There are sordid features in the story—it is not quite pleasant reading. One feels that Mr. James is a little unsympathetic, a little sarcastic, perhaps. It is possibly a comedy by reason of its treatment. And, be it added, a one act comedy—merely a curtain-raiser. It will delight Mr. James’s admirers.”
+ − N. Y. Times. 14: 613. O. 16, ’09. 370w.
“It is a piece out of life, wonderfully done, with no single detail slurred.”
+ No. Am. 190: 836. D. ’09. 250w.
Outlook. 93: 515. O. 30, ’09. 200w.
James, William.[11] Meaning of truth: a sequel to Pragmatism. **$1.25. Longmans.
9–27102.
This series of articles, comprising all the work of his pen that bears directly on the truth question, Professor James has published as a refutation of various arguments used against Pragmatism in so far as it has to do with defining truth. “What our critics most persistently keep saying,” he writes, “is that though workings go with truth, yet they do not constitute it. It is numerically additional to them, prior to them, explanatory of them and in no wise to be explained by them.... But once establish the proper verbal custom, let the word ‘truth’ represent the property of the idea, cease to make it something mysteriously connected with the object known and the path opens fair and wide, as I believe, to the discussion of radical empiricism on its merits.”
“This genuine logic, the counterpart and complement of a no less genuine psychology, affords the only ground on which Dr. James, being thoroughly at home, can expect to bring his fight with the Rationalist school to a finish. As it is, he skirmishes about with incomparable ingenuity, but little practical effect.”
+ − Ath. 1909, 2: 549. N. 6. 1350w.
“The development of pragmatism by William James reads like the plea of a skillful attorney for a criminal with every ‘prima facie’ evidence of guilt against him.” T: V. Moore.
− Cath. World. 90: 341. D. ’09. 4100w.
“Prof. James’s pragmatic explanation of truth grows clearer and clearer through the successive essays, so that the last ones are the best. Prof. James, with all his attractive personality and his charming style, in lecture room and in book, has the bad habit of using words and phrases that antagonize, of giving some objectional name to a perfectly innocent state of mind, all because of his wit and strong feeling.”
+ − N. Y. Times. 14: 691. N. 6, ’09. 700w.
James, William.[5] Pluralistic universe: Hibbert lectures at Manchester college on the present situation in philosophy. **$1.50. Longmans.
9–9478.
Eight lectures as follows: The types of philosophic thinking; Monastic idealism; Hegel and his method; Concerning Fechner; The compounding of consciousness; Bergson and his critique of intellectualism; The continuity of experience; and Conclusions.
A. L. A. Bkl. 5: 170. Je. ’09.
“We are treated to what is substantially a disquisition, on the shortcomings of Absolutism, as compared with Pragmatism, in all respects, though notably in respect of its failure to provide Theism with a satisfactory foundation.”
+ − Ath. 1909, 1: 577. My. 15. 1750w.
Cath. World. 89: 679. Ag. ’09. 850w.
“Into this type of philosophical nicety, as into matters of artistic technique, only the professional will care or dare to follow; and the discerning and interested amateur, as he follows the conversation or the exhibition with appreciation and respect, is peculiarly grateful for the illuminating and refreshing personal touches of the expositor. The hearers of Professor James doubtless had this advantage to a greater extent than his readers; but the latter will be repaid for the effort to secure an intelligent insight into the Jamesian point of view.”
+ Dial. 47: 22. Jl. 1, ’09. 270w.
“The negative or critical side of the Jamesian vision contains much that is of value. The fault I have to find with it is, that it identifies intellect with one form of intellectualism. Of the positive side of his method it is not easy to speak.” W. R. Sorley.
+ − Hibbert J. 8: 204. O. ’09. 2600w.
“Much of it will be found difficult to follow by those who are not well read in modern philosophy and familiar with the language of the various schools. But Professor James’s unconventional manner and touches of personal experience render anything he writes of interest to a wide audience.”
+ − Ind. 66: 1031. My. 13, ’09. 680w.
Reviewed by P. E. M.
+ − Nation. 88: 457. My. 6, ’09. 3700w.
230“Perhaps the most interesting portions of the present volume are those in which Prof. James points out the theological implications of his metaphysical doctrines. We are not called on in this place to discuss the absolute merits of Prof. James’s sketch of his new philosophy and theology; its mode of presentation is more directly our concern. The subject matter has hindered Prof. James from displaying that lucidity and lightness with which his name is associated among students of philosophy. Not that the present volume is without flashes of insight or brilliancy.” Joseph Jacobs.
+ − N. Y. Times. 14: 419. Jl. 3, ’09. 1700w.
“More and more it becomes clear that our author has found his own ‘métier’ in the rôle of the popular essayist in philosophy, that his writing is dominated by the essayist’s desire to interest and surprise, by the essayist’s concern for picturesque effect, by the essayist’s ‘art de bien dire.’ The result is a brilliant literary effort rather than a substantial contribution to philosophical discussion.” James Seth.
+ − Philos. R. 18: 536. S. ’09. 3200w.
“We differ profoundly on many points from the author, but we welcome any man who can so freshly and forcibly restate world-old problems, and who strives so valiantly to make philosophy a true lamp to the human path.”
+ − Spec. 102: 898. Je. 5, ’09. 1700w.
Jameson, John Franklin, ed. Original narratives of early American history, ea. **$3. Scribner.
v. 8. Narratives of New Netherland, 1609–1664.
9–24463.
“Contains, if not all, certainly the most important of the contemporary representations of New Netherland, from Van Meteren’s and Juet’s accounts of Hudson’s voyage to Peter Stuyvesant’s report of the surrender of the province, fifty-six years later. De Laet, Wassenaer, De Vries, Father Jogues, Megapolensis, Domine Selyns—all the early authorities are here, the editor deserving special thanks for printing in full the ‘Privileges and exemptions for patroons, masters and private individuals who will settle any colonies and cattle in New Netherland’ (1630), and the historic ‘Representation’ of 1650.”—Ind.
+ Am. Hist. R. 15: 216. O. ’09. 110w. (Review of v. 8.)
Dial. 47: 291. O. 16, ’09. 80w. (Review of v. 8.)
“Apart from its service in placing within easy reach of the student sources of early American history which would otherwise have grown increasingly difficult of access, the series continues to be a growing storehouse of true romance, as our historical novelists of a decade ago well knew.”
+ Ind. 67: 751. S. 30, ’09. 420w. (Review of v. 8.)
“There is no gainsaying the charm that lies in such intimate accounts as these of the way the world looked to men who ventured forth upon its unknown face three centuries ago.”
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 564. S. 25, ’09. 900w. (Review of v. 8.)
R. of Rs. 40: 639. N. ’09. 70w. (Review of v. 8.)
Janvier, Thomas Allibone.[9] Henry Hudson: a brief statement of his aims and his achievements, to which is added a newly-discovered partial record now first published of the trial of the mutineers by whom he and others were abandoned to their death. **75c. Harper.
9–22208.
Gives first a life that is a condensation of what has been recorded by Hudson’s authoritative biographers, and second some fresh material in the form of documents, until recently undiscovered and of high value in that they exhibit the sworn testimony of six eye-witnesses who confirm Prickett’s narrative of the Hudson mutiny.
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 6:42. O. ’09. ✠
“Altogether, aside from its merit of timeliness, the little book has a real and permanent value for all admirers of the brave explorer and great discoverer.”
+ Ind. 67: 763. S. 30, ’09. 200w.
“The book makes charming reading, whether one be familiar with the facts already, or whether he approaches the subject for the first time.”
+ Lit. D. 39: 442. S. 18, ’09. 180w.
“The contemporary documents are a valuable addition to Hudson memorabilia.”
+ Nation. 89: 259. S. 16, ’09. 280w.
“Mr. Janvier is at some pains to make out a case for Hudson as deserving of the monument which fate has given him in the City of New York. He is at pains also to spin out his book—little as it is—by going over all the ground twice and most of it thrice and by indulging in those arguments and speculations which are the license of the reconstructors of history.”
+ − N. Y. Times. 14: 540. S. 11, ’09. 400w.
+ R. of Rs. 40: 510. O. ’09. 150w.
Jefferson, Charles Edward.[12] Christmas builders. **50c. Crowell.
9–22920.
From a protest against the frenzy of Christmas, “when the world is embarrassed and really injured by a desire of people to be loving, and to manifest their love by giving gifts,” the bearer of this Christmas message moves rapidly over the way that he trod hunting for architects and builders competent to build a Christmas great enough to satisfy and bless a world. He knocked at the doors of all universities, went to the palaces of kings, turned to the parliaments of the world, stole into the study of philosophers, sought help from the aged; and all in vain. Finally he found the answer in the heart of a child, where standing radiant were seven angels: Wonder, Humility, Trust, Simplicity, Purity, Joy and Affection. Thru these builders Christmas may return to old-time ideals and cover the whole year.
N. Y. Times. 14: 798. D. 18, ’09. 40w.
“Dr. Jefferson’s striking little book ought to be in everybody’s hands when the day of the Nativity comes.”
+ Outlook. 93: 763. D. 4, ’09. 230w.
Jefferson, Charles Edward.[9] My father’s business: a series of sermons to children. **$1.25. Crowell.
9–25794.
Ten simply worded sermons preached to the children of the Broadway tabernacle. They are as follows: Line upon line; How to grow; The duty of asking questions; The beauty of obedience; My father’s business; The silent years; Work; The will; Honesty; Being a Christian.
N. Y. Times. 14: 808. D. 18, ’09. 80w.
Jekyll, Gertrude. Children and gardens. (Country life lib.) *$2. Scribner.
9–4186.
“The twelve chapters that go to make up the book give much advice and useful information regarding children’s gardens and the flowers they should grow, and of the play-house that every child must covet for its own, together with various dissertations as to weeds and seeds, and botany. The chapter called ‘Cowsliptime,’ with its instructions on the making of cowslip balls, is especially attractive; and the conversion of a snapdragon pod into the semblance of an old woman is nothing less than the solution of a puzzling problem.”—Ath.
“Her advice is both practical and pleasant reading.”
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 6: 29. S. ’09.
231“Will be a welcome gift to children who are fortunate enough to have gardens of their own, while even to those who have not it should present many points of interest.”
+ Ath. 1909, 1: 18. Ja. 2. 200w.
“No better book—none so good, indeed—could be placed in the hands of the children to whom the gardens of the future must look for care and preservation.” S. A. Shafer.
+ Dial. 46: 367. Je. 1, ’09. 180w.
“A strange medley of odds and ends, put together in rather a whimsical but attractive fashion. It has a good deal of sound elementary botany, for the most part so completely sugar-coated as to make the disguise perfect.”
+ Nation. 88: 71. Ja. 21, ’09. 200w.
+ Sat. R. 106: sup. 5. D. 12, ’08. 140w.
“No one could write a pleasanter book on a more harmless subject.”
+ Spec. 102: 861. My. 29, ’09. 120w.
Jenks, Jeremiah Whipple. Life questions of high school boys. 40c. Y. M. C. A.
8–30285.
“Makes some suggestions to young men on how to meet liberally and manfully the problems and temptations likely to assail them during the first years of their high school life.”—R. of Rs.
“Is wholly admirable and would be found exceedingly useful by parents and teachers.”
+ Educ. R. 37: 96. Ja. ’09. 30w.
“A helpful little brochure.”
+ R. of Rs. 39: 126. Ja. ’09. 50w.
“A reading of the book resulted in considerable disappointment. A skilful teacher well acquainted with boys can make some good use of it, but such a teacher has most of the material it furnishes already in hand. We hope that the author will undertake the same task again with less limitations as to size of the work, precedents of publishers, etc.” F. A. Manny.
− + School R. 17: 576. O. ’09. 400w.
Jenks, Jeremiah Whipple.[6] Principles of politics from the viewpoint of the American citizen. *$1.50. Macmillan.
9–10657.
The George Blumenthal lectures for 1908. “They are marked, as were the lectures of Dr. Shaw and of President Wilson, by intense practicality and by a host of concrete illustrations and of applications of political principles. This fact is itself worthy of notice, for it indicates how wide of the truth is the crude generalization that asserts a lack of practical knowledge on the part of academic students and teachers of political subjects.” (Educ. R.)
“Too general to be of great value to the close student.”
+ − A. L. A. Bkl. 6: 43. O. ’09.
“This book of Professor Jenks deserves a place in every collection of books on contemporary politics.”
+ Educ. R. 38: 96. Je. ’09. 200w.
Ind. 67: 303. Ag. 5, ’09. 110w.
“The book was written in haste, and the reader suffers who peruses it at leisure.”
− + Nation. 89: 119. Ag. 5, ’09. 280w.
“This lucid and interesting volume both readable and instructive to the man of fifty, gives a clear idea of the need of taxation and takes away some of its bitter taste.”
+ Outlook. 92: 108. My. 15, ’09. 150w.
“To the student of political science the lectures contain little that is unfamiliar. For the popular audience for which they are intended they are valuable as the contribution of a man of wide experience and sound judgment in the matters with which he deals.” T: R. Powell.
+ Pol. Sci. Q. 24: 525. S. ’09. 420w.
“While the theoretical basis of his lectures is sound and well-considered the real value of his conclusions comes from the fact that they have been tested in actual life.”
+ R. of Rs. 40: 126. Jl. ’09. 140w.
Jenks, Tudor.[9] Book of famous sieges. **$1.50. Doubleday.
9–23997.
Treats the following typical sieges and shows the various methods of taking cities from the beginning of history to our times: Troy, Babylon, Platæa, Tyre, Saguntum, Syracuse, Alesia, Jerusalem, Constantinople, 717 A. D., Paris, Antioch, Orleans, Fall of Constantinople, Rhodes, Gibraltar, Antwerp, Vicksburg, Paris, and Port Arthur.
“The accounts are necessarily very sketchy, and the style is rather perfunctory and spiritless, but the book will be useful for boys who are interested in the development of modern welfare.”
+ − A. L. A. Bkl. 6: 137. D. ’09.
“It is a genuine pleasure to come upon such a clear, forceful style, simple enough for a boy of twelve, yet highly interesting to mature readers.”
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 583. O. 2, ’09. 130w.
Jenks, Tudor.[9] When America won liberty; Patriots and Royalists. **$1.25. Crowell.
9–24275.
A companion volume to the author’s “When America was new.” It begins with the establishing of the colonies and their main communities and tells the story of how the nations of the old world came into conflict on the new continent and how, when the struggle was reduced to a contest between the French and English, the English gained the leadership and took possession of the principal colonies along the Atlantic coast.
“This is a worthy departure from the stereotyped school history.” M. J. Moses.
+ Ind. 67: 1364. D. 16, ’09. 110w.
“When his series is completed, he will have executed a compact and agreeably told account of the building of a nation.”
+ Lit. D. 39: 1018. D. 4, ’09. 180w.
+ Nation. 89: 539. D. 2, ’09. 60w.
Jepson, Edgar.[12] Arsène Lupin; from the play by Maurice Leblanc and Francis de Croisset. †$1.50. Doubleday.
9–28119.
Novelized from the play by Maurice Leblanc and Francis de Croisset, this story follows the daring adventures of Lupin, the brilliant, the mysterious gentleman-burglar who hides his own identity under a title and woos a wealthy American’s daughter in Paris only for the access it affords to objects which he may steal with little chance of discovery. Finally, when he is under suspicion and is at the point of being caught, the curtain rings down upon his escape. Like Raffles, he possesses a strange magic that foils apprehension.
“The translation is easy and dramatic, and the whole offers excellent entertainment.”
+ Ath. 1909, 2: 122. Jl. 31. 110w.
“Arsene is still the same brilliant, charming, uncannily clever person, while the other characters, by reason of the more detailed treatment are better rounded and more lifelike.”
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 721. N. 20, ’09. 260w.
“It is most entertaining, lively, and unexpected; a book of the moment, but a very clever one.”
+ Outlook. 93: 643. N. 20, ’09. 90w.
Jerome, Jerome Klapka. Passing of the third floor back. †$1. Dodd.
8–30014.
Six stories as follows: Passing of the third floor back; The philosopher’s joke; The soul of Nicholas Snyders, or, The miser of Zandam; Mrs. Korner sins her mercies; The cost of kindness; and The love of Ulrich Nebendahl.
“Most of the stories have a sentiment and delicacy, also a seriousness of thought, that 232place them in a different class from Mr. Jerome’s humorous volumes. They will interest educated readers.”
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 5: 24. Ja. ’09.
“Out of these half dozen short stories the one that gives its title to the book is without doubt the best—in fact, is the one that is most worthy of its author. Even in this the moral seems rather transitory.”
+ − Ath. 1907, 1: 789. Je. 29. 200w.
“The book as a whole strikes strangely. It seems the work of a man of great cleverness, some fancy, and a shrewd humour; but one who has never tried his hardest to find out what is in him, and who speaks too often easily from the surface through ignorance or fear of what the depths may contain. We believe that the depths are there.”
+ − Lond. Times. 6: 166. My. 24, ’07. 330w.
“The other stories of the book are of no especial distinction, but these that we have cited will suffice to endear it to those who have wished to go deeper than laughter with this modern master of fooling.”
+ Nation. 88: 308. Mr. 25, ’09. 300w.
Jerome, Jerome Klapka.[12] They and I. †$1.50. Dodd.
9–24947.
“Mr. Jerome makes plenty of amusement out of the adventures of a middle-aged father and his family. His method is something like Mark Twain’s, and he manages to hit off with skill some of the trials which beset the ordinary man in the course of selecting a house, losing his way in the dark, satisfying his wife’s demands, &c. The difficulties of the literary man in search of truthful detail are also lightly touched on.”—Ath.
“This book is presented to us as a maturer ‘Three men in a boat,’ and being in the same vein, it shows a distinct advance in taste and style. All is easily told, and we merely object to the attribution of some of Browning’s best-known lines to Swinburne. If an author is to rise early to get a sunrise described properly, he might as well go to a book to verify his quotations.”
+ − Ath. 1909, 2: 522. O. 30. 170w.
N. Y. Times. 14: 689. N. 6, ’09. 90w.
“Very amusing.”
+ Spec. 103: 750. N. 6, ’09. 30w.
Jerrold, Walter Copeland.[12] Highways and byways in Middlesex. (Highways and byways ser.) *$2. Macmillan.
9–29191.
“Middlesex, the ‘homeliest of the home counties,’ as Mr. Jerrold aptly calls it, never could lay claim to much natural beauty, and can do so still less now when such orchards, pastures and other rural amenities as it possesses, are fast being invaded by the speculative builder and converted into suburbs. Still, for its shortcomings in this respect ample compensation is afforded by its associations with notable personages and great events, and herein, as the author justly points out, the country can claim its strongest individuality. Into these old associations Mr. Jerrold has delved with good effect.”—Int. Studio.
“A volume abounding in interest. Of the sketches which Mr. Thomson has contributed—one hundred and twenty odd in number—we may say that they are among the best we have seen from his pencil; the point of view is always selected with judgment, and actuality is achieved without any superfluity of detail.”
+ Int. Studio. 39: 170. D. ’09. 150w.
“Mr. Jerrold has done his work with admirable industry and diligence. Novelty in such a subject is almost impossible—the expert, indeed, is wearied by the repetition of familiar matter—but the various points of interest for which we have looked are generally well taken up. In church architecture alone Mr. Jerrold disappoints us, omitting noteworthy details, though he is particularly strong on mortuary inscriptions.”
+ − Sat. R. 108: sup. 3. N. 13, ’09. 1600w.
+ − Spec. 103: sup. 925. D. 4, ’09. 220w.
Jerrold, Walter Copeland.[6] Thomas Hood: his life and times. *$5. Lane.
8–21534.
An entertaining and informing book on Hood the man, poet, and humorist. It brings to light new material including hitherto unpublished letters among which are several from Lamb. “Mr. Jerrold’s book is deserving of high praise; it is conscientious as to facts, it contains a wealth of material, and it presents a most human and satisfying portrait of the lovable, witty Hood.” (N. Y. Times.)
“The book is sufficiently entertaining for a popular biography, always accurate and, though not complete in the fullest sense of the term, contains enough material old and new to serve as the standard reference life.”
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 6: 43. O. ’09.
“If Mr. Jerrold is not always impeccable in his handling of literary matters, he does full justice to the human, domestic, and social sides of his subject.”
+ − Ath. 1908, 1: 441. Ap. 11. 2300w.
“Accuracy seems usually to have been attained. Completeness in the fullest measure has not. This life of Hood will properly go to its place upon many library shelves as the standard reference book for an author whose fame, though small, is constant. It is trustworthy, and it contains much not elsewhere to be found.” H: S. Canby.
+ − Dial. 47: 43. Jl. 16, ’09. 1250w.
“The biography is the result of honest painstaking, and has the solid merit of correcting traditional errors and of offering a considerable amount of new material.” P. E. M.
+ Nation. 89: 179. Ag. 26, ’09. 3200w.
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 301. My. 15, ’09. 1900w.
“Mr. Jerrold has done his work in a thorough and conscientious way. He has spared no pains to sift all the available material, and has probably written the best account of Hood there is.”
+ Sat. R. 104: 670. N. 30, ’07. 750w.
Jervey, Theodore Dehon.[8] Robert Y. Hayne and his times. *$3. Macmillan.
9–12869.
“A misunderstood statesman—that is the burden of Theodore D. Jervey’s book about Robert Y. Hayne, and his effort is toward the clearing away of the misunderstanding and the creation of an understanding of the real Hayne.” (N. Y. Times.) It is maintained that “from the very beginning of his service in the Senate and throughout the nullification debates Hayne was the undisputed leader of his faction, while Clay succeeded Webster as the leader of the opposing faction, the Protectionists.” (R. of Rs.)
“An excellent piece of historical biography.”
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 6: 76. N. ’09.
“The author has made good use of source material, some of which, such as contemporary newspapers, is not readily accessible. But in the matter of construction, his work is not above criticism. Perhaps a more serious criticism is that he has attempted to delineate a national hero in a setting almost entirely local.” D: Y. Thomas.
+ − Dial. 47: 94. Ag. 16, ’09. 1400w.
“Many new facts are brought to light, and a good deal of valuable information regarding social and industrial conditions in South Carolina is given. The occasional bitter and sweeping allusions to the abolitionists, and in particular to John Quincy Adams, reveal a sectional bias rather than a historical weighing of causes and consequences, but these indulgences do not often obtrude. The work as a whole is to be warmly commended.”
+ − Ind. 67: 1265. D. 2, ’09. 340w.
233“Lack of perspective and proportion prevents Mr. Jervey’s work from being a portrait and makes it rather a collection of materials, or a guide to the study of Hayne.”
+ − N. Y. Times. 14: 362. Je. 12, ’09. 1050w.
“It is doubtful whether new light has been thrown on the matter by Mr. Jervey’s researches, but so far as the personal career of Hayne is concerned Mr. Jervey has made use of manuscript sources and has undoubtedly gathered some facts not heretofore generally known.”
+ R. of Rs. 40: 254. Ag. ’09. 200w.
Jevons, Frank Byron. An introduction to the study of comparative religion. (Hartford-Lamson lectures on the religions of the world.) **$1.50. Macmillan.
8–30157.
Descriptive note in December, 1908.
“This volume shows a scientific and religious grasp of a wide subject, and as a condensation of material is invaluable to students of religion and missionary activity.” S. E. Rupp.
+ Ann. Am. Acad. 33: 474. Mr. ’09. 380w.
“Mr. Jevons’s work, though necessarily sketchy, is full of interest, and admirable in tone and expression.”
+ Ath. 1909, 1: 248. F. 27. 900w.
“Every student of religion should read it.”
+ Bib. World. 33: 143. F. ’09. 10w.
“In several cases he appears to lay undue stress on logical definitions, and his statements are not always self-consistent.”
+ − Nation. 88: 490. My. 13, ’09. 750w.
“It is an admirable introduction to the subject, clear in style, sound in method, and with a comprehensive grasp of facts. The book may be cordially commended, especially to those who are beginners or those who wish a treatment that is free from technical difficulties.” E: S. Drown.
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 127. Mr. 6, ’09. 280w.
Outlook. 90: 978. D. 26, ’08. 200w.
Johns, Claude Hermann W. Ur-Engur, a bronze of the fourth millennium: a brief treatise on canephorous statues, priv. ptd. F: Fairchild Sherman, 42 W. 39th St., N. Y.
8–19726.
“C. H. W. Johns of Queen’s college, Cambridge, gives ‘a brief treatise on canephorous statues,’ including an examination of the Morgan statuette. After describing the Greek canephorous maidens, the ‘basket-bearers’ (who officiated in great festivals), and their artistic representations, he enumerates the similar Babylonian and Assyrian figures, and from a comparison of the two groups concludes that probably the Greek custom is of Semitic origin.” (Nation.) “The interest of the object is twofold. It is the only one of the kind bearing the name of this ruler, and it is the oldest canephorous statuette known to us.” (Ind.)
+ Ind. 66: 198. Ja. 28, ’09. 680w.
Nation. 87: 448. N. 5, ’08. 300w.
Johnson, A. H.[8] Age of enlightened despots. 1660–1789. 2s. 6d. Methuen, London.
Belongs to the series of “Six ages of European history.” “The author divides the period into two parts. In the first (1660–1715) the ‘enlightened despots’ are represented by Louis XIV, Leopold of Austria, the Orange princes, and Charles XII of Sweden. Of course each of these rulers fell short in one respect of the ideal, but they represent personal government as a genuine power. In the second we have Joseph II and Frederick the Great. The reign of Peter the Great, to whom the epithet ‘enlightened’ applies but dubiously, falls chiefly into the first period. On the whole, the second part of the ‘Age’ shows the characteristic principle in decay.” (Spec.)
“Mr. Johnson has written an admirable primer, in which none but the most essential facts are stated; his discussions of vexed questions, though simply worded, are extremely suggestive. The series must be swallowed as a whole or not at all, and as a whole it is strong meat for babes.”
+ − Sat. R. 107: 822. Je. 26, ’09. 270w.
“Mr. Johnson’s book is a considerable contribution to historical study, valuable in itself, and suggestive of developments which the reader may follow out for himself.”
+ Spec. 102: 467. Mr. 20, ’09. 200w.
Johnson, Charles Frederick.[5] Shakespeare and his critics. **$1.50. Houghton.
9–6493.
“Comprises a history of the criticism of Shakespeare as poet and playwright, in England and the United States, with some notice of foreign criticism, from the very beginning. It also serves to elucidate much of that criticism, to set it in the proper historical light; it classifies the textual criticism, the supposedly ‘common sense’ criticism of the order of Dr. Samuel Johnson’s, the romantic criticism of Coleridge and his followers, including Swinburne, the philosophic and mystical criticism of the German school, the scientific criticism of Furnivall and Fleay, and shows the student how much has been done, in the centuries, to promote comprehension of the poet.”—N. Y. Times.
“The discussion of the canan, the schools of interpretation, and the various editions is distinctly valuable.”
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 5: 170. Je. ’09.
“A most useful book—a veritable literary Baedeker. In accuracy and in some of the details of book-making, the work is faulty.”
+ − Dial. 47: 74. Ag. 1, ’09. 240w.
“In some instances, like that of Hamlet in particular, the writer’s own comments form something of an original contribution of themselves. The volume is in reality a discussion and a very suggestive one.”
+ Ind. 67: 90. Jl. 8, ’09. 230w.
“It is not only as a comprehensive review of Shakespearian criticism in English—a review rapid enough to show the configuration of the whole country without being so cursory as to blur its features—that Prof. Johnson’s book is interesting. It is interesting also as a kind of review of English criticism and literary taste in general. The weakest part of the volume is the treatment of eighteenth-century criticism, for whose ideals Professor Johnson has so little sympathy that he misses even the kernel of truth that was in it.”
+ − Nation. 88: 587. Je. 10, ’09. 800w.
“This is a book packed with suggestion and information, and worthy of a permanent place in the library of every Shakespearean student.”
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 158. Mr. 20, ’09. 840w.
“Professor Johnson covers a wide field, and collects and condenses great varieties of opinions; but he has an excellent sense of perspective, a vital interest in his work, and he has kept the successive phases of his subject in a certain unity which makes his book a connected history as well as a résumé of significant Shakespearean criticism.”
+ Outlook. 92: 69. My. 8, ’09. 170w.
Johnson, Charles Morris.[8] Rapid methods for the chemical analysis of special steels, steel-making alloys and graphite. $3. Wiley.
9–3105.
“Gives a detailed account of the author’s methods for the determination of chromium, vanadium, copper, titanium, nickel, molybdenum, and tungsten in steel and steel-making alloys, besides those for the ordinarily occurring elements, 234viz. carbon, silicon, sulphur, phosphorus, and manganese. No reference is made to tantalum and uranium.”—Nature.
+ Engin. D. 5: 418. Ap. ’09. 80w.
“Most of the methods described are to be found in the standard English works on the subject, but there are several new features which deserve to procure a place for the book in all steel-works’ laboratories.” F. I.
+ − Nature. 80: 272. My. 6, ’09. 430w.
Johnson, Clifton.[9] Picturesque Hudson. (Picturesque river ser.) *$1.25. Macmillan.
9–24935.
A guide book that presents the picturesque, historic, literary and legendary features of the Hudson. The chapters traverse the whole course of the river from the tiny rills of the Adirondacks to its end at the southern point of Manhattan Island. Numerous clear illustrations accompany the text.
A. L. A. Bkl. 6: 77. N. ’09. ✠
“Much as Mr. Johnson has that is interesting about the great river that, historically at least, holds first place in American art and letters, it seems to us that he has done little to present what he calls its chief quality.”
+ − Dial. 47: 287. O. 16, ’09. 430w.
“Is filled with pleasant and unpretending chat about the Hudson river. It is easily written and it can be read without effort. It might well have been provided with a map, containing only the specific places mentioned in the text.” Brander Matthews.
+ − Forum. 42: 476. N. ’09. 170w.
“An informing, useful little volume, whose perusal will greatly enhance one’s enjoyment of the Hudson trip.”
+ Ind. 67: 758. S. 30, ’09. 180w.
“More comprehensive than the average guidebook, it likewise shows evidence of those personal touches that only an interested traveler in thorough sympathy with his subject can impart to a work of this character.”
+ Lit. D. 39: 635. O. 16, ’09. 280w.
“Is really a notable contribution to the literature of the Hudson.”
+ Lit. D. 39: 1073. D. 11, ’09. 80w.
“A pleasant and timely description of the river.”
+ Nation. 89: 308. S. 30, ’09. 150w.
“A pleasing little book, well written and lavishly illustrated.”
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 570. S. 25, ’09. 100w.
R. of Rs. 40: 510. O. ’09. 80w.
Johnson, Emory Richard. American railway transportation: 2d rev. ed. (Appleton’s business ser.). *$1.50. Appleton.
8–29203.
Squares the subject with the latest statistics available in 1908, gives a summary of the legislation by states from 1902 to 1908, includes decisions of the United States courts since 1903 and the changes in federal and state laws. “There are no essential changes in point of view or in method of discussion.” (J. Pol. Econ.)
A. L. A. Bkl. 5: 63. F. ’09.
“It may be added that the price of the book is exceedingly low for a work containing such a large amount of valuable matter, and one which is of such usefulness as a work of reference.”
+ Engin. N. 61: sup. 35. Mr. 18, ’09. 400w.
“The book is a veritable storehouse of statistical information and is well indexed.”
+ Engin. Rec. 59: 671. My. 22, ’09. 300w.
+ J. Pol. Econ. 17: 168. Mr. ’09. 30w.
“The book still continues to be the only available comprehensive treatment of the railway question in the United States.”
+ Nation. 88: 425. Ap. 22, ’09. 110w.
“On the one hand it avoids excessive generalization in principle, not raising theories which might be argued about indefinitely without conclusion. And on the other hand it avoids minutiae which distract attention without informing the judgment.”
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 323. My. 22, ’09. 580w.
Pol. Sci. Q. 24: 560. S. ’09. 50w.
Yale R. 18: 221. Ag. ’09. 110w.
Johnson, Emory Richard.[10] Elements of transportation: a discussion of steam railroad, electric railway, and ocean and inland water transportation. **$1.50. Appleton.
9–26313.
A new edition of Dr. Johnson’s popular as well as technical treatment of railway transportation that has been revised to contain the latest official statistics available in 1908. The discussion of state and national legislation includes an account of the Hepburn act of 1906 and a summary of the legislation by states from 1902 to 1908.
“Of general interest from the nature of the subject, but arranged in textbook style for the use of schools and colleges.”
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 6: 119. D. ’09.
Reviewed by F. H. D.
Econ. Bull. 2: 360. D. ’09. 120w.
Johnson, Hugh S. Williams of West Point. †$1.50. Appleton.
8–28984.
A thoroly informing story of West Point life which follows the development of a manly fellow who by dint of hard work and courage becomes the leader of his class.
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 5: 30. Ja. ’09. ✠
N. Y. Times. 13: 542. O. 3, ’08. 110w.
Johnson, Owen. Eternal boy: being the story of the prodigious Hickey. †$1.50. Dodd.
9–2772.
Hickey is the principal figure in a group of “young brutes, tigers for cruelty, pigs for appetite, monkeys for mischief” known as Shrimp, the Gutter Pup, the Turkey, Fire Crackers, Hungry and Old Ironsides. “These are all young gentlemen of respectable families, supposedly preparing by intellectual exercise for entrance to Princeton university. For the scene is, frankly, the big preparatory school at Lawrenceville, N. J., renowned as a ‘feeder’ for that great university. It is set before us vividly and picturesquely, with its various dormitories, its chapel and ‘Gym,’ its broad campus, its gridiron and its diamond.” (N. Y. Times.)
“Hardly a book for children, because of its deplorable attitude toward teachers and study in general, but entertaining and even instructive for adults.”
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 5: 114. Ap. ’09. ✠
“It is a story for boys, but for boys of from fourteen to seventy, and for the mothers, sisters and wives of these boys.” A. B. Maurice.
+ + Bookm. 28: 596. F. ’09. 1750w.
“Certainly since Mr. Kipling wrote ‘Stalky and company’ no book dealing with school life has appeared of as much significance as Mr. Owen Johnson’s ‘The eternal boy.’” A. B. Maurice.
+ Forum. 41: 177. F. ’09. 1000w.
“To teachers and other discreet adults it may be commended as an entertaining and perhaps even instructive interpretation of the schoolboy spirit.”
+ Nation. 88: 226. Mr. 4, ’09. 230w.
235“Funny the stories may be, but he is a heedless father who can contemplate them without anxiety if he has a son of the ‘prep’ age.”
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 70. F. 6, ’09. 1250w.
“It is hard to say which chapter is the most entertaining.”
+ Outlook. 91: 533. Mr. 6, ’09. 410w.
Johnson, Walter. Folk-memory; or, The continuity of British archaeology. *$4.15. Oxford.
9–8733.
Discusses the means by which archaeological remains of our country have been preserved and the machinery by which a great mass of tradition has been handed down during the ages. Contents: Continuity of the ages of stone and bronze, “racial continuity, links between the prehistoric and proto-historic ages, traces of the ages of stone and bronze in ceremonies and superstitions, the later history of the megaliths, fairies, mound-treasure and barrow superstitions, the reputed virtues of iron, our oldest industry (stone implements), dene holes, linchets, dew ponds, incised figures of our chalk downs, old roads and trackways.” (Nature.)
“The present volume will obtain for him full recognition as a writer on general archaeology. The book may be read with profit and satisfaction by those who hold the catastrophic theories as well as those who are in full agreement with Mr. Johnson.”
+ − Ath. 1909, 1: 126. Ja. 30. 1150w.
“He is sound on most of the scientific problems he deals with, and does not allow his theory to master him. Mr. Johnson is not always just to his own theory.”
+ − Nature. 79: 423. F. 11, ’09. 620w.
“He has succeeded in setting in array such a mass of evidence, and has examined such a number of theories in regard to some of the most difficult and most enticing problems of antiquity, that his book could claim a place if only as supplying a list of references or an index. But it is much more.”
+ Spec. 102: 226. F. 6, ’09. 1700w.
Johnston, Reginald Fleming. From Peking to Mandalay: a journey from North China to Burma through Tibetan Ssuch’uan and Yunnan. *$5. Dutton.
8–34209.
Descriptive note in December, 1908.
“An important work of limited appeal, having special value for geographers, ethnologists and philologists.”
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 5: 15. Ja. ’09.
“A very human expression of interest in people and magnificent scenery.”
+ Ind. 66: 537. Mr. 11, ’09. 370w.
“The concluding chapter upon the present conditions in China is suggestive and valuable.”
+ Nation. 88: 21. Ja. 7, ’09. 730w.
“The want of new and more precise observation is the chief defect of the book, and for a travel-book there is far too frequent a tendency to theorise and inflate the text with discursive and speculative views on the general tenets of Buddhism and on commonplace topics of that religion taken from the well-known works of European writers.” L. A. W.
− + Nature. 79: 193. D. 17, ’08. 1100w.
Johnston, Robert Matteson.[7] French revolution: a short history. **$1.25. Holt.
9–16816.
A short history which frees from the mass of details the shape, the movement, and the significance of this “great historical cataclysm.” Only the principal actors in the great national drama appear and the important happenings.
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 6: 43. O. ’09. ✠
“In the foregoing criticisms, and in those we are about to make, we wish it to be understood that we are judging Mr. Johnston by the high standard of his earlier work. If the book had borne the name of an unknown writer we should have recommended it as an excellent and accurate manual, comparing it favourably with any work on modern French history which has been produced in recent years by Oxford or Cambridge, and we might have suggested that its usefulness to students would be increased by the marginal addition of dates to every page.”
+ − Ath. 1909, 2: 204. Ag. 21. 950w.
“A simple, readable, and thoughtfully discussed narrative, that is not so radically different from other succinct histories of the period as the critical preface might lead one to expect.”
+ Dial. 47: 126. S. 1, ’09. 300w.
“As it stands, Professor Johnston’s volume forms a fitting prelude to his ‘Napoleon,’ and the two together embody the history of France in the momentous years which intervened between the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVIII.”
+ Ind. 67: 883. O. 14, ’09. 400w.
“It is not exactly a school-book and yet it should serve an excellent purpose in school reading.”
+ Lit. D. 39: 442. S. 18, ’09. 100w.
“That he has disentangled anything that cannot be found already disentangled in many other compendiums, is not apparent. There are many evidences of carelessness in the construction of the book.”
+ − Nation. 89: 516. N. 25, ’09. 880w.
“It is the first successful attempt to indicate a history of that great event on a hypothesis based on the present political situation not only in France, but in all Europe, where vibrations of the great upheaval of ’89 are still visible.”
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 521. S. 4, ’09. 1350w.
Johnston, Robert Matteson.[7] Napoleon: a short biography, new ed. **$1.25. Holt.
A compact volume of less than 250 pages whose purpose is that of presenting to the reader in the most concise form possible, but yet with historical accuracy, an outline of the history of Napoleon that will convey an adequate first impression of his genius and policy. This new edition is revised to date in the bibliographies and includes corrections of typographical errors.
A. L. A. Bkl. 6: 61. O. ’09. ✠
Johnstone, James. Conditions of life in the sea: a short account of quantitative marine biological research. *$3. Putnam.
Important because it opens a field that heretofore has not been readily accessible and because of the noteworthy consistency with which the quantitative standpoint is maintained. “The book is divided into three parts. Part 1 designated introductory, contains in the first place a general description of the apparatus and procedures used in the most advanced marine biological researches.... The real essence of the volume is in parts 2 and 3, designated respectively Quantitative marine biology and Metabolism of the sea.” (Science.) Part 3 considers the three chief explanations for the greater productivity of the ocean in high latitudes than in the low.
“It treats a fascinating subject in a readable way. It possesses the distinction of being almost the only available text-book on the subject in English.”
+ Ath. 1909, 2: 159. Ag. 7. 600w.
“Mr. Johnstone is to be congratulated on the masterful manner in which he has carried out his task. A clear and concise account of all the more important work is given in language devoid of unnecessary technicalities, and in dealing with the more speculative problems 236the author states ‘pro’ and ‘con.’ with an impartiality which is quite refreshing.” E. W. Nelson.
+ Nature. 79: 332. Ja. 21, ’09. 870w.
“Had the author taken as his title ‘Conditions of life in the North sea’ or something of the sort, he would have saved himself from the grave criticism that must now be passed upon him. Some of the chapters were turned over to the printer while their English was yet sorely in need of pruning and finishing. Despite these unsavory remarks brought upon itself, the book’s merits far outweigh its defects.” W: E. Ritter.
+ − Science, n.s. 29: 461. Mr. 19, ’09. 1900w.
Joly, John.[10] Radioactivity and geology: an account of the influence of radioactive energy on terrestrial history. *$3. Van Nostrand.
GS9–259.
Two chapters in which the fundamental principles and methods of radioactive inquiry are explained and followed by chapters on radium in the earth’s surface, the effects of radium as a factor in terrestrial thermodynamics, an inquiry whether the same cause of instability may in any degree account for the more general movements of the ocean bed which were first referred to by Darwin, and specialized problems of the mountains and problems of earth-heat in general.
“Suffers from the defects to all books which are written with one purpose and rewritten with another. When it comes to be expanded into a book, its provisional character is rather disagreeably evident, and the fact that the author barely touches upon the place of thorium in the scheme produces in the mind of the lay reader the suspicion that there are gaps left unfilled in the main argument which may make his assimilation of the rest of the reasoning useless. We have thought it best thus to mark at the outset the limitations of the book; for the rest, we have nothing but praise for Prof. Joly’s treatise. To use the book for future reference the reader is almost compelled to make a fresh index for himself.”
+ − Ath. 1909, 2: 157. Ag. 7. 900w.
“It is necessarily easy to criticise a work of this character. Almost all its conclusions are involved in assumptions. Yet the fundamental position is sound. The book is full of suggestion and new lines of thought. It will compel interest, and should do much to encourage and direct investigation into what cannot fail to be a richly fruitful field.”
+ − Nature. 81: 152. Ag. 5, ’09. 1550w.
Jones, Dora Duty.[11] Technique of speech. **$1.25. Harper.
9–27292.
A work whose course is shaped by the rudimentary defects in American voices and one in which the author applies the mechanism of speech to the study of English diction. Pure pronunciation, she claims, lies at the basis of clearness of speech and of resonance of voice in speaking and singing. She teaches thru analysis of the organs of speech the conscious control of the vocal organs, and offers carefully selected studies in articulation and enunciation.
“Is obviously the result of careful study, experience, and practice—the outcome, in fact, of years of actual experience as a teacher—[and] seems worthy of indorsement.”
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 743. N. 27, ’09. 500w.
Jones, Forrest Robert.[5] Gas engine. $4. Wiley.
9–4148.
“The scheme of Mr. Jones’ book is unusual in several respects. The general consecutive order is stated by the author to be ‘descriptive, operative, testing for faults, theoretical, results of trials.’ The first two-thirds of the book are rather for the operator than for the student; it is not till near the end that pressure-volume diagrams are explained and gas-engine cycles considered. A very considerable body of practical operating experience is placed before the reader, though this experience appears to have been with automobile and other gasoline engines rather than with larger gas engines.”—Engin. N.
“A good semi-technical treatise.”
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 5: 170. Je. ’09.
Engin. D. 5: 293. Mr. ’09. 230w.
“The first chapter is confused in its arrangement. The author does better in dealing with operating and other details than in the more general parts of the subject. Here and elsewhere there is a curious but not very successful treatment of illustrations. On the whole, this book is a useful contribution to gas-engine literature, but only from the operative standpoint. In that particular it occupies a place by itself.” L. S. Marks.
+ − Engin. N. 61: sup. 43. Ap. 15, ’09. 1400w.
“The text is very clear and the illustrations unusually good.”
+ Engin. Rec. 59: 699. My. 29, ’09. 250w.
Jones, Harry Clary, and Anderson, John Augustus.[12] Absorption spectra of solutions of certain salts of cobalt, nickel, copper, iron, chromium, neodymium, praseodymium, and erbium in water, methyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol and acetone, and in mixtures of water with the other solvents. $3.50. Carnegie inst.
9–9963.
“Gives results for about 1,200 new and different solutions. Besides publishing the maps of the spectra, an analysis of the bands has been undertaken for the purpose of comparison with Beer’s law.” (Nation.) “The principle which underlies the whole research is that the absorption spectrum of a solution consists simply of the superposed absorption spectra of all the molecular species present in the solution.” (Science.)
+ Nation. 89: 40. Jl. 8, ’09. 180w.
Reviewed by A. B. Lamb.
+ Science, n.s. 30: 565. O. 22, ’09. 1400w.
Jones, Henry.[12] Idealism as a practical creed; being the lectures on philosophy and modern life delivered before the University of Sydney. *$2. Macmillan.
Studies in idealism delivered as popular lectures to an Australian audience. They teach “not quite the idealism of Berkeley, nor of Kant, notwithstanding the Categorical imperative; but a still more sublimated and spiritualized idealism than that of Hegel, even, whose teaching is so thoroughly assimilated by the author, an idealism made up of the teachings of Hegel and Carlyle, of Wordsworth and Browning; an idealism in which mind, that has so large a part in the idealism of Hegel, is dominated by spirit.” (Ann. Am. Acad.)
“Were the counsels of perfection so engagingly presented for our consideration in this volume only acted upon, this world would be a different sort of world,—indeed, a veritable Utopia.” Mary Lloyd.
+ Ann. Am. Acad. 34: 620. N. ’09. 420w.
“Generous and well-inspired lectures. It is to be hoped that this powerful presentation of the case for idealism will receive the attention it deserves from a generation largely inclined to take up with the ‘hybrid schemes’ whose impotence Professor Jones denounces. In reading the sheets for the press, the author has apparently been hurried.” A. S. Pringle-Pattison.
+ − Hibbert J. 8: 198. O. ’09. 3250w.
“We cannot imagine a method better calculated to interest his hearers in the practical value of philosophy than that which Professor Jones has adopted. His philosophical style is more eloquent than that of any modern writer, 237except, perhaps, Professor Santayana. He has much of Professor Royce’s wistful graciousness, though his tone is more masculine. While he is stimulating, he is also persuasive, an infrequent and most valuable combination.”
+ Spec. 103: 419. S. 18, ’09. 1550w.
Jones, Jenkin Lloyd. What does Christmas really mean? a sermon begun by John T. McCutcheon, continued by Jenkin Lloyd Jones. 50c. Forbes.
9–20219.
The story of the real meaning of Christmas which a mother tells to her little boy who thinks that the day was set apart only for holiday sports, presents, and goodies to eat.
Reviewed by K. L. M.
Bookm. 28: 499. Ja. ’09. 70w.
Dial. 45: 466. D. 16, ’08. 70w.
“The lesson of the book cannot fail of being useful in this day and generation when Christmas loses so much of its true significance in the worldly side of the festival that is so much accented.” W. G. Bowdoin.
+ Ind. 67: 1355. D. 16, ’09. 130w.
N. Y. Times. 14: 798. D. 18, ’09. 50w.
Jones, Rev. John Peter. India, its life and thought. **$2.50. Macmillan.
8–30291.
Descriptive note in December, 1908.
“The fourteen papers that make up Dr. Jones’s inviting book are independent studies upon one great theme, put together, apparently at haphazard. It is precisely the sort of a book to ‘dip into.’” A. K. Parker.
+ Am. J. Theol. 13: 640. O. ’09. 550w.
“Will contribute to a better understanding of India than many of the books of travel now available.”
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 5: 43. F. ’09.
+ Ind. 67: 762. S. 30, ’09. 210w.
“This is the book on twentieth-century India.”
+ + Lit. D. 38: 386. Mr. 6, ’09. 310w.
“To all who desire to learn something of the conditions and characteristics of [the Indians’] life and thought, it will prove exceedingly helpful.”
+ Nation. 88: 17. Ja. 7, ’09. 230w.
“His book is not altogether satisfying because, as in the productions of others in the same field of endeavor as himself, the missionary point of view is allowed to predominate to the almost total exclusion of every other. The ordinary reader will find too much of the ‘thought’ and not enough of the ‘life’ of India in Dr. Jones’s book.” Forbes Lindsay.
− + N. Y. Times. 14: 45. Ja. 23, ’09. 1200w.
“A well-digested description and analysis of the great Oriental land which, however much we may study it, will always be a puzzle to western thought.”
+ Outlook. 90: 887. D. 19, ’08. 540w.
“Particularly interesting at the present moment is Mr. Jones’s first chapter, on India’s unrest.”
+ R. of Rs. 39: 252. F. ’09. 90w.
“This is a profoundly interesting book throughout.”
+ Spec. 102: 65. Ja. 9, ’09. 250w.
Jones, Philip Lovering.[5] Restatement of Baptist principles. **50c. Am. Bapt.
9–9475.
A clear, concise, every way fine statement of the structural Baptist principles by one who has been connected with the American Baptist publication society for twenty years and the book editor for sixteen.
Jones, Rufus Matthew.[7] Studies in mystical religion. *$3.50. Macmillan.
9–35860.
“A book tracing the witness and weighing the evidence of mystical experience from its first Christian sources to the end of the English Commonwealth.... Mr. Jones traces the mystic sense from its first sources in primitive Christianity, as it is offered in St. John the Evangelist and St. Paul, through the ministry and organization of the early church; he shows the rebound to prophecy in Montanism ... he counts among the elements borrowed from Greek philosophy the influence of Plato, the immense sway of Plotinus and the neo-Platonic school; he sets forth—slightly, of necessity—the mystic elements in the teachings of the Church Fathers ... and, after two chapters devoted to Dionysius the Areopagite and to John Scotus Erigena, he turns entirely to the mystical outpouring as it affected those spiritual groups that spread over mediaeval Europe, the Waldenses, the spiritual Franciscans, the Friends of God, the Brotherhood of the Common Life, the Lollards, the Anabaptists, the Family of Love, etc.”—No. Am.
“An unprejudiced and sympathetic account, full of charm and interest.”
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 6: 77. N. ’09.
“Dr. Jones is free from this one-sidedness. The incompleteness of his book, is due to another cause—his exclusive interest in the Protestant mystics and their spiritual forerunners. The essays in this volume are, within these self-chosen limits, very helpful towards an understanding of mysticism.” W. R. Inge.
+ − Hibbert J. 8: 208. O. ’09. 900w.
“Among recent books on the subject, Dr. Jones’s volume is pre-eminent for its clear, sane and sober criticism of the various aspects of mysticism.”
+ Ind. 66: 1344. Je. 17, ’09. 700w.
“In a second edition, Professor Jones will, no doubt, revise the text so as to remove certain inconcinnities and infelicitous statements. While a truly scientific treatment of mysticism is still a ‘desideratum’ the spirit in which this book is written and the information it contains cannot but prove profitable.” Nathaniel Schmidt.
+ − Int. J. Ethics. 20: 103. O. ’09. 2300w.
“In a collection of essays these structural defects are not so serious as they would be in a systematic treatise, and there can be no question that Mr. Jones’s sympathetic appreciation of mystical types of thought and his ability to present them succinctly and in popular form are certain to secure for his book the attention and recognition of many readers.”
+ − Nation. 89: 514. N. 25, ’09. 580w.
“Is the writer justified in giving the word mysticism such a wide use? Exceedingly interesting and valuable book.” E: S. Drown.
+ − N. Y. Times. 14: 455. Jl. 24, ’09. 900w.
“It is a book of wide and conscientious research, solid and steady structure and noble aim. The style, considering the difficulties of the subject and the kind of reading and study in which the author must long have been immersed, is clear and definite, free of any attempt to dazzle or confuse.”
+ No. Am. 189: 915. Je. 09. 550w.
“The one criticism which I could wish to urge does not seriously affect either the structure or the workmanship of the book. Dr. Jones’s interest is in that inwardly spiritual religion which is always new, always creative, sometimes revolutionary, because of its sense of immediate relationship with God; and such religion (with ample historical precedent for the usage) he calls mystical. But does not the term mysticism lose in usefulness by being applied so widely? The book is written with clearness and quiet dignity. It is animated throughout by breadth of fine and kindly sympathies, and by a sense of the character of religion as a light and a power that from within controls all the social fulfilments of our nature.” G. J. Blewett.
+ − Philos. R. 18: 663. N. ’09. 1250w.
“A popular book dealing from an unprejudiced standpoint with the historical heresies is very much wanted just now. For such reading 238Mr. Rufus Jones has whetted the appetite of all those into whose hands his ‘Studies’ may fall.”
+ Spec. 103: 346. S. 4, ’09. 1550w.
Jones, Russell Lowell.[7] International arbitration as a substitute for war between nations. *5s. Univ. press., St. Andrews, Scotland.
A monograph that received the first of five prizes offered by Andrew Carnegie upon this subject. The author “believes that war has been and will continue to be the only means of settling certain differences among states; thus, ‘When two nations are brought face to face; when the expansion of either, means injuring the other, and both are equally determined to protect their trade interests and their markets, their political aims and ideals, then there remains but the sword to determine which shall go on. Arbitration can never decide these huge questions of progress and evolution.’” (Ann. Am. Acad.)
“He handles many of the writers on the subject without gloves. After an examination of some of the instances of arbitration in a manner decidedly superficial, considering the point he seeks to make, he concludes ‘in no single case—with only one notable exception [Alabama claims]—has the difference to be solved been in any way dangerous to the peace of the country concerned.’ This volume has neither a table of contents nor an index.”
− Ann. Am. Acad. 33: 196. Ja. ’09. 180w.
“The book needs ‘pruning’ severely. It has the faults of most prize essays. Despite them, this can be recommended as a good book on a most difficult subject, and one which is marked, as Dr. Bosanquet says it is, by learning, straightforwardness and common sense.” G. C. Rankin.
+ − Int. J. Ethics. 19: 516. Jl. ’09. 1000w.
“It is written in a stilted, disconnected fashion and in a tone that is excessively complacent.”
− Pol. Sci. Q. 24: 168. Mr. ’09. 120w.
“Naturally it is largely occupied with a review of the past: in this review Mr. Jones appears to keep a level judgment. And he is as temperate in his anticipations as in his judgments.”
+ Spec. 101: 27. Jl. 4, ’08. 150w.
Jones, William Henry Samuel.[12] Malaria and Greek history; to which is added The history of Greek therapeutics and the malaria theory, by E. T. Withington. *5s. University press of Manchester.
9–15882.
“This volume has a direct interest as a study in Greek history, an indirect as a contribution to the campaign which is being carried on against disease as produced by external causes, the struggle for existence in which, as Mr. Jones puts it, disease parasites are competitors with man. Mr. Jones deals separately with non-medical and medical authorities, and brings an imposing array of testimony from them. Yet we cannot help feeling how many are the gaps. Our knowledge of Athens and Athenian life is great; but what do we know of Boeotia? Yet it is probable that the low-lying country round Lake Copais suffered much more from the malaria trouble than did Attica.”—Spec.
“Is in substance a pamphlet issued in the interest of the anti-malaria propaganda; and, since it manages to suggest that Pericles, Alexander the Great, and Philopoemen died of the disease, and that it was St. Paul’s ‘thorn in the flesh,’ it probably will be a good pamphlet.” W. S. Ferguson.
+ − Am. Hist. R. 15: 115. O. ’09. 620w.
“This brief, but both learned and suggestive book is a welcome study in the by-ways of Greek literature.”
+ Ath. 1909, 2: 366. S. 25. 780w.
+ Nation. 89: 386. O. 21, ’09. 650w.
“He has accumulated and arranged a large amount of information on a very important subject.”
+ Spec. 102: sup. 1009. Je. 26, ’09. 140w.
Jordan, David Starr.[5] Fate of Iciodorum: being the story of a city made rich by taxation. **90c. Holt.
9–11245.
An allegory which exposes the very anatomy of protection. Dr. Jordan shows how a little French town, Iciodorum, develops its manufacturing industries by means of an octroi or tariff; how a tax makes prohibitive wares from other cities; how high prices result in stripping the poor of their little and giving it to the rich; “by reducing the problem to its simplest terms, he shows us the repulsive reality that our Congressional orators have been decking with fine phrases about the prosperity of the laboring man, luxuries for the wage-earner, and defence of the American home against the low standard of living that has made Europe a vast poorhouse.” (Nation.)
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 5: 195. Je. ’09.
+ Ann. Am. Acad. 34: 185. Jl. ’09. 110w.
Dial. 47: 52. Jl. 16, ’09. 80w.
“Clever satire.”
+ Ind. 66: 1401. Je. 24, ’09. 140w.
“Critics of protection will be glad to meet protectionist argument in such peculiarly delicious form; and perhaps persons not yet committed to either side of the tariff question may find in the little story a saving measure of enlightenment.”
+ J. Pol. Econ. 17: 308. My. ’09. 170w.
“An amusing little fable. After reading this book, no man who wishes to get at the fundamental theory of protection can plead ignorance.”
+ Nation. 88: 388. Ap. 15, ’09. 720w.
“The republication is a timely as well as an interesting occurrence. The book, on the whole, is a picturesque and not unconvincing treatment of the tariff question.”
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 216. Ap. 10, ’09. 600w.
“A delightful and amusing satire.”
+ Outlook. 92: 109. My. 15, ’09. 100w.
Jordan, David Starr. Higher sacrifice. 80c. Am. Unitar.
8–23287.
The higher service that grows out of higher education is Dr. Jordan’s theme. “To know and to do is the basis of the highest service.”
Dial. 45: 466. D. 16, ’08. 40w.
Jordan, David Starr.[11] Religion of a sensible American. *80c. Am. Unitar.
9–23502.
Originally a contribution to the “Hibbert journal” in its series covering the religious experiences of “sensible” men of different nations, this essay sets forth the religion of Wilbur Wilson Thoburn who was professor of binomics in Stanford university at the time of his death in 1899. It is the religion that justified itself in swaying the lives of young men and women “towards noble thoughts and sturdy righteousness,” the religion that appeared in deeds rather than words, a religion expressed “in terms of life.”
Dial. 47: 291. O. 16, ’09. 100w.
Jordan, David Starr, and Kellogg, Vernon Lyman.[5] Scientific aspects of Luther Burbank’s work. *$1.75. Robertson.
9–279.
Two papers setting forth the character and value of Luther Burbank’s work. “The first author quotes largely Mr. Burbank’s own words, his own account of results attained, and simply credits the gardener with an artist’s genius in putting into practice the principles of Darwin. Dr. Kellogg tells us the same things, cites many of the same facts by way of illustration, declares that Mr. Burbank has brought to light no new principle, but has excelled all other experimenters 239among plants by his delicacy of touch, his boldness, and the magnitude of the scale on which experiment is conducted. Each author contributes also a ‘vorwort,’ or introductory note; the first a biographical appreciation, the second more nearly prefatory.” (Dial.)
“It would have been largely increased in usefulness if revised to record Mr. Burbank’s later achievements and to correct some popular notions.”
+ − A. L. A. Bkl. 5: 171. Je. ’09.
“The book is interesting as recording the judgment of two distinguished zoologists upon the work of the most famous gardener of the world.”
+ Dial. 46: 300. My. 1, ’09. 220w.
+ Lit. D. 38: 560. Ap. 3, ’09. 200w.
“Both of these authors are capable of giving the public, lay and professional, a fair statement of Luther Burbank’s best work, which shall be up with the times, and creditable to all concerned. This little republication leaves much to be desired.”
− + Nation. 88: 542. My. 27, ’09. 250w.
+ Nature. 80: 337. My. 20, ’09. 440w.
“It is a real relief to find his work taken seriously and analyzed in a scientific spirit by men who thoroughly appreciate its possibilities.”
+ R. of Rs. 39: 639. My. ’09. 80w.
Jordan, Rev. W. G.[10] Biblical criticism and modern thought; or, The place of the Old Testament documents in the life of to-day. *$3. Scribner.
“This volume has grown out of a series of nine lectures given at Queen’s University in 1906–7. It now comprises fourteen chapters. It is in the main an effort to justify the position of historical criticism against such charges as those made by Orr, in his ‘Problem of the Old Testament.’”—Bib. World.
“It is a piece of work that makes its appeal to the educated layman and the more intelligent of the clergy. It is not, however, altogether easy reading; the somewhat detailed and polemical character of the discussion on the one hand and, on the other, the lack of coherence among the fourteen chapters make its perusal something of a task.”
+ − Am. J. Theol. 13: 643. O. ’09. 430w.
“The task is on the whole well done and the volume should do good service, though it is not altogether easy reading.”
+ − Bib. World. 33: 431. Je. ’09. 70w.
“The book is apologetic in its purpose. The ground traversed is familiar to all professional students of the Old Testament and nothing very new or original from their point of view is to be found in Professor Jordan’s discussions. What is required, however, in a work of this character is thorough familiarity with the processes and results of contemporary scholarship, and this demand is amply satisfied.” Kemper Fullerton.
+ − Bib. World. 34: 139. Ag. ’09. 770w.
“Altho the book is somewhat discursive and loosely connected, it nevertheless has real value and will serve well a good cause in helping many to see how reasonable and how advantageous to the religious life the work of biblical criticism has been.”
+ − Ind. 67: 982. O. 28. ’09. 650w.
“Perhaps the best chapters in the book are those devoted to ‘Struggles and survivals’ and ‘Historical development.’ The least satisfactory part of the book is that dealing with ‘The message of the prophets,’ partly, to be sure, because here we expect the most. Yet as an aid to a better understanding of critical methods and results, this book has genuine value.”
+ − Nation. 89: 360. O. 14, ’09. 500w.
“It will repay a careful and detailed study.”
+ Spec. 103: 386. S. 11, ’09. 170w.
Jordan, William George.[12] Crown of individuality. **$1. Revell.
9–25752.
Seventeen “straight-from-the-shoulder talks.” The triumphant note in the first essay which gives the title to the collection is sounded in the following suggestive sentences: “When God ‘created man in His own image’ His first gift to him was dominion. The greatest dominion is over self.... Individuality is the only real life. It is breathing the ozone of mental, moral, spiritual freedom.... Individuality is the complete self-acting man and unity of man’s whole mind, nature, heart and life.... Let us realize that the four guardians of the crown of individuality are Right, Justice, Truth, and Love.”
Jourdain, M. Old lace: a handbook for collectors; an account of the different styles of lace, their history, characteristics and manufacture. *$4.50. Scribner.
9–5254.
A fully illustrated handbook that places more importance upon the technical and artistic side of the subject than upon the historical. “Though this book treats elaborately of design and style, the human interest is not wanting, for, if we are not told much of the lords and ladies who wore the lace, we are brought into touch, even if indirectly, with the women who worked it.” (Spec.) “The book shows a very true appreciation of the exquisite beauty of the delicate craft, as well as a most intimate acquaintance with the history of the development of needle point and bobbin lace from the early 16th century to the present day. Copious notes giving the names of the authorities consulted, and a glossary of technical terms, add to the value of the volume.” (Int. Studio.)
“Preferable to Lowes’ ‘Chats on old lace.’”
+ A. L. A. Bkl. 6: 16. S. ’09.
“Has several distinctive merits of its own, the chief being the care with which it traces the influence of contemporary art and design upon the development of lace and that of different countries and schools on each other, and the arrangement in chronological order of the excellent illustrations.”
+ Int. Studio. 37: 169. Ap. ’09. 130w.
“It is just this treatment of the technical aspects of the subject, always a vital matter to collectors, which will give the present book a special place in the English literature of the subject.”
+ Nation. 89: 240. S. 9, ’09. 850w.
“The illustrations of the book will be an especial joy to all who are interested in old laces. There are pictured 163 examples, from photographs, on ninety-five full-page plates.”
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 288. My. 8, ’09. 760w.
“The book is very useful for reference and is not dull, though the style is careless and not always grammatical.”
+ − Sat. R. 107: 113. Ja. 23, ’09. 800w.
“A valuable addition to our knowledge of this somewhat intricate subject.”
+ Spec. 102: 228. F. 6, ’09. 340w.
Joyce, George Hayward. Principles of logic. *$2.50. Longmans.
9–9817.
“The work adheres to traditional Aristotelian and scholastic principles, but it differs as much from the conventional text-book as a dried specimen in a botanical museum differs from a vigorous living plant.” (Cath. World.) “Of the two parts of the work, the first lies beyond praise and censure, being a slightly modernized, dogmatic restatement of the orthodox ‘Logic of thought.’” (Nation.) “The inductive method is assigned six full chapters in which are discussed the relation of formal logic to scientific research; the function of observation and experiment; methods of inductive inquiry; the scope of scientific explanation and hypothesis; the methods of quantitative determination and the elimination of chance; and the estimation of probabilities. These subjects 240make up the second part of the work, and constitute ‘Applied logic’ as it stands in Father Joyce’s treatment.” (Cath. World.)
“With its assistance a scholastic student is equipped to present himself at any modern university examination and to hold his own in the concursus.”
+ Cath. World. 88: 830. Mr. ’09. 650w.
“As a specimen of bookwriting and of bookmaking, this text-book deserves high praise.” W. H. Kilpatrick.
+ Educ. R. 38: 308. O. ’09. 570w.
“A particularly well-knit piece of work, informed and directed throughout by a distinct and conscious philosophical conception which, whatever one may regard as its adequacy, is at any rate firmly grasped and applied with much logical keenness and vigor.” A. K. Rogers.
+ J. Philos. 6: 387. Jl. 8, ’09. 600w.
“Writing for beginners, Father Joyce is clear, simple, and lavish with illustrations. The student prejudiced against mediaeval Latin cannot do better than turn to this book for an exposition of the subtlest, most closely knit, most treacherous of Occidental philosophies. And, if he will keep an eye open for sophistries, he will learn much about the art of clear thinking that is not to be picked up in the schools of the renaissance.”
+ Nation. 88: 222. Mr. 4, ’09. 440w.
Judge West’s opinion, reported by a neighbor. **$1. Revell.
8–30146.
The optimistic views of a man whose mind is “like a springy hillside, always adrip with ideas.” He gives his opinions on such subjects as life, evolution, fancied miseries, pains of memory, bad conscience and death. He says “Half of the misery of life is in dodging mere shadows.”
“Very human, very lovable, and very interesting he proves himself, with his wide fund of knowledge about all sorts of curious things, upon which he draws to adorn his arguments.”
+ N. Y. Times. 14: 8. Ja. 2, ’09. 220w.
Judson, Katharine Berry.[5] Montana: “the land of shining mountains.” **75c. McClurg.
9–10477.
A school reader which in outline sketch presents some of the romantic and picturesque scenes from the early history of Montana.
“Makes good use of the romantic and picturesque elements and furnishes good material for school work. The illustrations are poorly executed but interesting, the paper poor, the typography and binding good.”
+ − A. L. A. Bkl. 6: 96. N. ’09.
“A rather unique bit of historical work.”
+ Ind. 67: 303. Ag. 5, ’09. 30w.
Jüptner von Jonstorff, Hanns. Heat energy and fuels; pyrometry, combustion, analysis of fuels and manufacture of charcoal, coke and fuel gases; tr. by Oskar Nagel. *$3. McGraw.
9–3099.
“After describing the various forms of energy, as mechanical, heat electromagnetic, chemical and radiant, the author discusses in detail the chemical technology of heat and fuels. However, the treatment is more largely of an engineering nature than chemical. Three of the chapters are devoted to pyrometry, four to combustion, ten to solid fuels and six to liquid and gaseous fuels. The book contains much data relating to the manufacture of artificial fuels. This material is presented in the form of tables and of illustrations of practical equipments.”—Elec. World.
“The book is intended for use in engineering schools, but much of the information is arranged so as to be of value to practising engineers.”
+ Elec. World. 53: 582. Mr. 4, ’09. 150w.
“It will be found of great value, however, by chemists, metallurgists and practicing engineers, not only because of its concise statement of fundamental principles, but on account of the very large amount of carefully tabulated data it contains, much of which is new and not otherwise readily available.”
+ Engin. D. 5: 419. Ap. ’09. 200w.
“A work by a man whose name is associated with much important research in his field, and who is in other ways eminently well qualified to undertake the work. The work of the translator and of the proofreader have been done so poorly as to render certain parts of the book almost unintelligible.” L. S. Marks.
+ − Engin. N. 61: sup. 29. Mr. 18, ’09. 1000w.
“The chapters on artificial fuels are especially interesting.”
+ Engin. Rec. 59: 526. Ap. 17, ’09. 330w.
Jusserand, Jean A. A. J.[12] Literary history of the English people. 3v. ea. *$3.50. Putnam.
7–35185.
v. 3. “M. Jusserand continues in this third volume the subject of the second, a period which is described as ‘From the renaissance to the civil war.’ Nearly three-fourths of the five hundred and sixty-four pages are given to Shakespeare, his predecessors and contemporaries. Then we have what is called ‘The aftermath,’ describing the literary activities of the English people from Shakespeare’s retirement down to the limit of the period.”—Spec.
“The fundamental excellence of this work is the perspective which the foreign birth and training make more practicable if they be not indispensable to it. But given this advantage, let it not be forgotten what an immense labor goes to its realization. A work of which Frenchmen may be proud and for which we of the English tongue must be grateful.”
+ + N. Y. Times. 14: 786. D. 11, ’09. 890w. (Review of v. 3.)
“The review is rapid, as, indeed, it was bound to be, but it seems complete; we miss no name of importance.”
+ Spec. 103: 609. O. 16, ’09. 450w. (Review of v. 3.)