The Cumulative Book Review Digest Devoted to the Valuation of Current Literature Digests of reviews appearing in January—December 1905, magazines (continued 14)

+ + Acad. 68: 1097. O. 21, ‘05. 510w. (Review of v. 10.)

* + + Ath. 1905, 2: 569. O. 28. 1050w. (Review of v. 10.)

* “There is not much that is new or startling either in Mr. Hunt’s narrative or in his opinions; it is on his sober and wholesome common sense that the reputation of this book will depend, and this is not the least important recommendation of such a series as the present.”

+ + Lond. Times. 4: 346. O. 20, ‘05. 1380w. (Review of v. 10.)

* “A very useful book, in which the sense of proportion, the volume of information, and the continuity of narrative are good.”

+ + Nation. 81: 429. N. 23, ‘05. 870w. (Review of v. 10.)

* N. Y. Times. 10: 716. O. 21, ‘05. 210w. (Review of v. 10.)

Hunter, (Wiles) Robert. Poverty, **$1.50. Macmillan.

The author has been actively engaged for ten years in university-settlement work in New York, Chicago, and London, and his book aims to awaken the unthinking and unseeing to a realization of the grim and terrible conditions existing among our poor. He describes evils, points out remedies, and sets forth the pitiful struggles of the underpaid and underfed wage-earners. The book is divided into seven chapters: Poverty, The pauper, The vagrant, The sick, The child, The immigrant, and Conclusions.

Acad. 68: 51. Ja. 14, ‘05. 100w.

“In his volume, entitled ‘Poverty,’ Robert Hunter has rendered for the United States the same service that Frederick Engels rendered to England sixty years ago by the publication of his volume on ‘The condition of the working class.’ No student of philanthropy, or of sociology, can afford to ignore this book. But when all deductions on the ground of inclusiveness have been made, the arsenal of facts here brought to the attention of the critic must command the respect of the candid.” Florence Kelley.

+ + Am. J. Soc. 10: 555. Ja. ‘05. 370w.

“The conscience literature of social progress receives an important contribution in ‘Poverty.’ This work, within certain limits, is strong, fine and deserving of great praise. Mr. Hunter’s remedial measures are for the most part sane, reasonable, just and necessary, and they will appeal to tens of thousands who would be frightened if one proposed more fundamental measures. Books like this are of immense value at the present period in our conflict against the sordid materialism that is ranging itself with reaction and subtly, when not aggressively, opposing the ideal of democracy and social progress.”

+ + Arena. 33: 219. F. ‘05. 1480w.

“There is a certain literary quality to Mr. Hunter’s book which will insure it a wide vogue. Mr. Hunter’s book is not one that commands our confidence.” Winthrop More Daniels.

+ — Atlan. 95: 555. Ap. ‘05. 320w.

“While it will meet with objections and while there is room for differing with many statements of the author, the work is a distinct contribution to the literature of sociology.”

+ + Baltimore Sun. :8. Mr. ‘05. 590w.

+ + Cath. World. 81: 399. Je. ‘05. 580w.

“The author shows a wide and intimate knowledge of his subject, and he has recorded his observations and conclusions in a scholarly, frank, and sympathetic spirit. When he speaks of the cure of the difficulty, his position is necessarily less strong and less satisfactory.” Constant Huntington.

+ + Critic. 46: 90. Ja. ‘05. 660w.

Reviewed by Charles Richmond Henderson.

+ + Dial. 38: 155. Mr. 1, ‘05. 340w.

“Mr. Hunter has head as well as heart, and his book both convinces and inspires. The best chapter is that on ‘The child.’ The poorest chapter is that on ‘Immigrants.’ ‘Poverty’ is fairly well written and will undoubtedly be a standard book on the subject for the next few years.”

+ + + Ind. 58: 97. Ja. 12, ‘05. 970w.

181* “Impressions are quite elaborately reinforced throughout by statistics and authorities, and, to this extent, they are calculated to mislead the unwary.” Mary E. Richmond.

+ — Int. J. Ethics. 15: 506. Jl. ‘05. 490w.

“The author has faced a grave problem resolutely. He has stated it in clear terms. He has gathered together the best and most intelligent thought upon the subject. Mr. Hunter’s book is a landmark in the American literature upon the subject.” S. G. Lindholm.

+ + — J. Pol. Econ. 13: 277. Mr. ‘05. 1160w.

“Such a book as this stands in deplorable contrast with Mr. Rowntree’s study of poverty in York.”

— + Nation. 80: 70. Ja. 26, ‘05. 380w.

“The book as a whole, has one aim—namely, to show the grievous need of certain social measures calculated to prevent the ruin and degradation of those working people who are on the verge of poverty. Mr. Hunter’s book on ‘Poverty’ is the most impressive and important book of the year. Every page is crowded with vital matter. There is no high coloring; only a plain, quiet statement of the frightful facts. The book should attract national attention. It should have a million readers.” E. Markham.

+ + + N. Y. Times. 10: 1. Ja. 7, ‘05. 2090w.

“His volume is sympathetic rather than scientific—the work of one who is first a philanthropist, and second a student. It is human—intensely so. It has the defects of its qualities. Looking at the problem of poverty from the view point of the poor, it is somewhat too somber in its interpretation of existing conditions.”

+ + — Outlook. 79: 902. Ap. 8, ‘05. 540w.

“The most telling facts that he presents are facts drawn, not from official reports, but from actual experience and observation. As a record of such data his book is an extremely valuable contribution to sociology.”

+ + R. of Rs. 31: 127. Ja. ‘05. 220w. (States scope of book).

“It is to be regretted that Mr. Hunter did not make a more judicious and careful use of his statistical material. There is much else that is of interest and value in the books.” J. E. Cutler.

+ + — Yale R. 14: 86. My. ‘05. 1290w.

* Hurll, Estelle May. Bible beautiful: a history of Biblical art. **$2. Page.

“The book aims to trace the development of Bible illustration from the crude pictures of the catacombs to the splendid art of the mediaeval mosaics, cathedral façades, stained glass windows, and mural frescoes, and finally to the modern work, mostly English, of the last two centuries. Three special indices are provided; one of artists, for the art student; one of places, for the tourist; and one of Bible subjects for Bible students.” The volume is uniform with the “Art lover’s series” and about fifty half-tones of various types of sacred art. (Dial.)

* “An interesting and comprehensive, though distinctly popular, study of Biblical art.”

+ Dial. 39: 387. D. 1, ‘05. 140w.

* + Int. Studio. 27: sup. 31. D. ‘05. 70w.

* “She well describes the pictures which themselves describe the Bible.”

+ Outlook. 81: 705. N. 25, ‘05. 50w.

* + R. of Rs. 32: 751. D. ‘05. 70w.

Husband, T. F., and Husband, M. F. A. Punctuation: its principles and practice. **75c. Dutton.

The first part of this book is historical and, beginning with the earliest inscriptions which had no separation of words or punctuation, it traces the development of punctuation and shows why it is needed. How it should be used is the subject of the second part which gives a full discussion of the uses of each stop.

“Messrs. Husband appear to be too sensitive to the look of stops, to the suggestion of a skeleton, and their own sparing use of them is the one fault in a good book.”

+ + — Acad. 68: 978. S. 23, ‘05. 1150w.

“A practical little volume, which is also strong on the theoretical side, and may be commended as a guide to a neglected subject.”

+ + Ath. 1905, 2: 469. O. 7. 260w.

“The book seems to us both widely useful and entertaining.”

+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 618. S. 23, ‘05. 520w.

“The book does good service in showing the growth of our system of punctuation, and most of the authors’ positions are well taken and carefully reasoned out.”

+ + Outlook. 81: 383. O. 14, ‘05. 100w.

Hussey, Eyre. Miss Badsworth, M. F. H. †$1.50. Longmans.

Hugo Badsworth, master of Cranston Hounds has an old-maid sister and a niece, both of the same name, Lavinia. Upon his death, a will, made in jest, is discovered stipulating that unless Miss Lavinia Badsworth follows the hounds upon certain occasions his money is to go to a reprobate nephew. The niece fulfills the terms of this will for her aunt and all is well.

— N. Y. Times. 10: 243. Ap. 15, ‘05. 340w.

“Although somewhat diffuse it is pleasantly told.”

+ — Sat. R. 99: 709. My. 27, ‘05. 330w.

“The book ... can best be described by the adjective ‘breezy.’”

+ — Spec. 94: 681. My. 6, ‘05. 200w.

* Hutchinson, Horace Gordon, ed. Big game shooting. 2v. *$7.50. Scribner.

“The ‘Country life’ volumes on Big game shooting under the competent editorship of Mr. Horace Hutchinson, contain an exhaustive account of all the larger game animals of the world, from the Scottish red-deer to the African elephant. The first volume deals with Europe and America.”—Spec.

* “The style is graceful, easy, and animated, and the interest never flags, because the author is unaffectedly interested in the subject.”

+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 775. N. 18, ‘05. 580w.

* + Spec. 95: 869. N. 25, ‘05. 410w.

Hutchinson, Horace G. Two moods of a man. †$1.50. Putnam.

The two moods which war for the ascendancy in young Hood are one which compels allegiance to the gypsy wife whom he had married after the Romany rite, and another which bids him desert the gypsy and marry a high minded Philadelphian. His philosophy which claims the divine right of the Greek “daemon” to guide him is a cloak for his selfishness. Intense enthusiasm and reactionary suffering show him to be absolutely without poise.

“This is an extremely interesting, yet deceptive story, in which the cleverness of the telling often dazzles and obscures the true significance of incidents and motives.”

+ — Acad. 68: 759. Jl. 22, ‘05. 390w.

“It is with exemplary and judicial dispassionateness that Mr. Hutchinson analyzes and depicts his man with two moods. But apart from this non-committal tone of the narrative, the novel deserves nothing but praise.”

+ + — Ath. 1905, 2: 73. Jl. 15, 330w.

* “The book is written with a simple distinction, and is filled with suggestive and quotable passages. An unusual character study.”

+ Critic. 47: 477. N. ‘05. 80w.

“A book of almost startling originality and of very unusual interest.”

+ + — N. Y. Times. 10: 463. Jl. 15, ‘05. 790w.

* “Is hardly a successful novel, though it has merit as a succession of scenes.”

+ — Sat. R. 100: 282. Ag. 26, ‘05. 320w.

“The beginning of the book, with the pictures of life in the gipsy van, though not worked out in detail, furnishes pleasant reading; but Hood’s philosophic utterances are not impressive.”

+ — Spec. 95: 293. Ag. 26, ‘05. 150w.

182Hutten, Baroness von. He and Hecuba. †$1.50. Appleton.

A poor English rector who is atoning for the passionate past by faithful service to his flock at the expense of himself, his invalid wife, and his neglected children, meets a beautiful southern woman who awakens in him his buried youth, and he takes up his pen and writes an anonymous book of his young days and of his downfall. The book sells, but he is obliged to denounce it from the pulpit because of his bishop’s crusade against it. Unhappy complications follow and other characters bring into the story all the elements of tragedy.

* “There are excellent bits of portraiture in this story,—bits which make one regret that the book as a whole should be stamped as frankly and crudely melodramatic.”

— + Critic. 47: 578. D. ‘05. 120w.

* “This novel is uneven, with some good touches, but, as whole, painfully harrowing, cheaply melodramatic, and decidedly unwholesome in its treatment of love. In an obvious attempt to achieve strength, the author has only compassed a cheap and florid rankness.”

— Lit. D. 31: 965. D. 23, ‘05. 580w.

“She mars, too, by faults of taste, which belong to the current school of fashionable fiction, a story which in its elements is true and strongly human and developed with no little skill and cleverness.”

+ N. Y. Times. 10: 637. S. 30, ‘05. 460w.

“There is doubt, however, as to her soundness in dealing with moral questions and the wholesomeness of her manner of making her characters play about the edges of social sin. Those who found it difficult for this reason to like ‘Pam,’ with all its cleverness, will feel the same objection here.”

+ — Outlook. 81: 526. O. 28, ‘05. 90w.

Hutten, Baroness von. Pam. †$1.50. Dodd.

The story of Pamela Yeoland whose mother, Lord Yeoland’s daughter, outrages her family by eloping with a popular tenor who deserted his wife and family for her. They live happily, however, in Bohemia, among disreputable and brilliant associates. Little Pam, at the age of ten, is taken from these surroundings by an apparently respectable grandfather, and her observations of her new and conventional life lead her to the conclusion that marriage is both undesirable and unhappy. This belief colors her own love affairs. The book closes when she is still young and her future is undetermined.

“A novel of considerable psychological insight. The book, though written with a light touch, deals subtly with some deep questions.” Frederic Taber Cooper.

+ + Bookm. 22: 233. N. ‘05. 580w.

“The novel is artistic to the last degree, and absorbing as a play by Shaw.” Carolyn Shipman.

+ + + Critic. 46: 474. My. ‘05. 590w.

Ind. 58: 615. Mr. 16, ‘05. 290w.

“Is quite as interesting from its logical working out of a problem in social ethics as it is for its strong character sketching and literary style.”

+ Ind. 58: 1008. My. 4, ‘05. 190w.

Ind. 59: 1153. N. 16, ‘05. 60w.

“It is interesting, even sinfully interesting. To the thoughtful reader ‘Pam’ holds both an immoral and a moral.”

+ — N. Y. Times. 10: 206. Ap. 1, ‘05. 580w.

+ N. Y. Times. 10: 394. Je. 17, ‘05. 180w.

“The figure of the quaint little girl and her talk are decidedly pleasing and out of the ordinary. We care much less for her when she is a young woman.”

+ Outlook. 79: 708. Mr. 18, ‘05. 90w.

“It is the most daring story that has appeared in many months. It is an interesting book of artistic purpose, and therefore a book to be read by the liberal-minded.”

+ + — Reader. 6: 119. Je. ‘05. 410w.

+ R. of Rs. 31: 757. Je. ‘05. 240w.

“‘Pam’ belongs in the main to the category of the ‘emancipation novel.’ To describe it as dangerous or immoral in tendency would be unfair and unjust, for, while it is emphatically not suitable for the consumption of the young person, no grown man or woman could take harm from its perusal. Yet the lesson ... of the story of Pamela Yeoland is so sound and obvious that, beyond the reserves already made, we are not disposed to insist on the freedom with which it is handled.”

+ Spec. 94: 144. Ja. 28, ‘05. 900w.

Hutton, Edward. Cities of Umbria. *$2. Dutton.

Mr. Hutton “tells of the cities of Umbria, Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Orvieto, Urbino, and others less known; of the art of Umbria, with its great names, Perugino, Pintoricchio, and of Umbria Mystica, the Umbria of Assisi, St. Francis and Brother Elias, of Sta. Clara and Joachim di Flore.... His book is illustrated in color after drawings by Mr. A. Pisa, and a number of photographs of pictures to illustrate the section on Umbrian art.”—Acad.

“There is so much solid backbone of historical and artistic knowledge to support his raptures that they are not merely rapturous.”

+ Acad. 68: 935. S. 9, ‘05. 300w.

* + Ind. 59: 1376. D. 14, ‘05. 70w.

“He has ruined his natural power of description by a disastrous attempt to combine the styles of Ruskin, Swinburne, d’Annunzio and Mr. Berenson.”

+ — Lond. Times. 4: 269. Ag. 25, ‘05. 630w.

“His book is destined to prove an invaluable companion for the tourist he so heartily scorns. We shall probably wait many a long day for a better book on Umbrian painters and Umbrian saints.”

+ + — Nation. 81: 246. S. 21, ‘05. 1190w.

“The book has much that is useful and valuable as a contribution toward the understanding of the Italian life and spirit in their manifold manifestations, much that is suggestive much that is concrete and firmly to be taken hold of.”

+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 671. O. 14, ‘05. 590w.

“The text is well written, readable, trustworthy, clearly put, and often has atmosphere, but, despite not a few clever touches, it seems to us in the main unoriginal.”

+ + — Outlook. 81: 277. S. 30, ‘05. 180w.

Hutton, Laurence. Talks in a library with Laurence Hutton. Recorded by Isabel Moore. **$2.50. Putnam.

Informal chats in which Hutton tells of his life, his friends, and his fads. The volume is full of interesting anecdotes for he numbered among his friends the greatest actors, artists and men of letters in England and America, and he had a collector’s mania for death masks, play-bills, inscribed books and portraits.

+ + Ath. 1905, 1: 783. Je. 24. 220w.

“One of the most interesting books of its class that has been written in a long time is ‘Talks in a library with Laurence Hutton.’” Jeannette L. Gilder.

+ + Critic. 46: 510. Je. ‘05. 770w.

“On the whole, for its wealth of literary, dramatic, and miscellaneous reminiscences the book is one of the best of its kind. The editor deserves a warm word of praise for her part in the work.”

+ + + Dial. 39: 17. Jl. 1, ‘05. 490w.

“Are likely, no doubt, to be found entertaining by those who care for the more gossipy, intimate sort of confidences about public characters.”

+ Ind. 59: 639. S. 14, ‘05. 120w.

“It is a miscellaneous collection of literary and personal gossip, a good deal of which is new and most of it decidedly interesting.”

+ + Nation. 80: 443. Je. 1, ‘05. 610w.

“As the last word, and the very characteristic word, of a cultivated, genial observer with 183a genius for friendship, it will give much pleasure.”

+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 325. My. 20, ‘05. 970w.

+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 388. Je. 17, ‘05. 160w.

“This is a very informal book, and gains by its unpretentious intimacy of style.”

+ + Outlook. 80: 643. Jl. 8, ‘05. 270w.

“One of the most readable books of the year.”

+ + Pub. Opin. 38: 942. Je. 17, ‘05. 460w.

“The book is rich in stories, and if he sometimes points a moral we suspect he can often adorn a tale.”

+ + Sat. R. 100: 343. S. 9, ‘05. 900w.

“An eminently readable book. He is always interesting, always natural, always kindly.”

+ + Spec. 95: 293. Ag. 26, ‘05. 300w.

Hyde, William DeWitt. From Epicurus to Christ: a study in the principles of personality. **$1.50. Macmillan.

“A lucid exposition of the fundamental principles of the Epicurean, Stoic, Platonic, Aristotelean, and Christian philosophies.... The book is made up of extracts from the founders of each system, together with quotations from modern writers on the subject, as well as scholarly comments on both by President Hyde.”—R. of Rs.

Atlan. 95: 704. My. ‘05. 410w.

“An extremely interesting presentation of old principles in a new setting, together with keen suggestions of their modern exponents, tend to convince the reader that Mr. Hyde himself is far from lacking in certain principles of personality.”

+ + Dial. 38: 202. Mr. 16, ‘05. 220w.

“Here discourses on ethics and philosophy in a familiar and breezy sort of way.”

+ + Ind. 58: 1075. My. 11, ‘05. 180w.

* Ind. 59: 1161. N. 16, ‘05. 30w.

“The book is hortatory and not historical. The only serious criticism to be made on the book is the order of the chapters.”

+ — Nation. 80: 212. Mr. 16, ‘05. 460w.

“The book fulfills its purpose admirably. The author has a firm grasp on the fundamental principles of the systems which he discusses and, in addition, a remarkable insight into the practical merits of the different theories. He writes forcibly and with an abundance of illustration. For general reading the book is interesting, suggestive, and helpful.” H. W. Wright.

+ + Philos. R. 14: 373. My. ‘05. 530w.

+ + R. of Rs. 31: 254. F. ‘05. 70w.

“Professor Hyde has produced a very readable book on Greek and Christian ethics; it is clear and popular.”

+ + Sat. R. 99: 640. My. 13, ‘05. 290w.

“Is one of those extremely clever and almost painfully ‘up-to-date’ metaphysico-theological books which America produces in such abundance.”

+ + Spec. 94: 119. Ja. 28, ‘05. 420w.

Hyslop, James Hervey. Ethics of Greek philosophers, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. $2. Higgins.

An essay first given as a lecture before the Brooklyn ethical association (1896-7). It treats of the teachings and influence of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle and is illustrated with their portraits. Copious editorial notes by Mr. Higgins and extracts from the works of the philosophers show their close relation to modern thought. The volume concludes with a brief life of Socrates.

“It would be difficult to find a better brief presentation of the matter.” Gerald B. Smith.

+ + + Am. J. of Theol. 9: 396. Ap. ‘05. 170w.

“The conspicuous absence of historic insight, of breadth and impartiality of view, of even an approach to scholarly discrimination, forms strange qualifications for the editing of a volume bearing the ambitious title, ‘The evolution of ethics.’”

— — Ind. 58: 384. F. 16, ‘05. 290w.

Hyslop, James Hervey. Science and a future life. **$1.50. Turner, H. B.

“An attempt to popularize and condense the evidence buried in the Society for psychical research’s voluminous reports on Mrs. Piper’s trances, for one of the bulkiest and most detailed of which Dr. Hyslop was himself responsible.”—Nation.

“Is the most important critical book relating to psychical research that has appeared during the present year.”

+ + + Arena. 34: 325. S. ‘05. 3250w.

“It belongs therefore with a group of books, numerable on the fingers of one hand, which, treating of matters occult, articulate with a body of fact and doctrine in aspect at least scientific.” E. T. Brewster.

+ Atlan. 96: 689. N. ‘05. 680w.

“To those who cherish as something precious the reputation of science and the worth and ideals of the votaries thereof, equally with those who draw from religious faith a sensitiveness and a healthy-mindedness that make for intellectual refinement and stability, the volume is nothing less than offensive.”

— Dial. 39: 242. O. 16, ‘05. 480w.

* + Lit. D. 31: 179. Ag. 5, ‘05. 1580w.

“He has added to his extracts some sensible comments and a careful comparison of the telepathic and the spiritistic explanation, the latter of which he prefers.”

+ + Nation. 81: 53. Jl. 20, ‘05. 300w.

“Altogether, Prof. Hyslop’s book is the broadest and most understandable work in accord with an intelligent ambition for what this new science can and will do that we have read up to date.” Pendennis.

+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 430. Jl. 1, ‘05. 690w.

Outlook. 80: 1068. Ag. 26, ‘05. 860w.

+ + R. of Rs. 32: 256. Ag. ‘05. 110w.

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Ihlseng, Magnus C., and Wilson. Eugene Benjamin. Manual of mining. *$5. Wiley.

“Based on the course of lectures delivered at the school of mines of Colorado, Prof. Ihlseng’s book, which is regarded in America as the best text-book on the subject, has been enlarged under the joint authorship of Mr. Wilson to include coal mining.... The book is divided into two parts, mining engineering and practical mining. The former deals with prospecting, preparatory work, methods of mining, power generation, hoisting machinery, electric generation and water power ... underground haulage systems, ... pumping, mine gases, ventilation, ... and accidents in mines. The second part deals with shafts, ... tunnels and gangways, drilling and boring machines for explorations, miner’s tools, channelers, drills and coal-cutters, and blasting.”—Nature.

“The book has no American competitor, and it is superior to any other book in the English language covering the same broad field.”

+ + Engin. N. 53: 293. Mr. 16, ‘05. 1060w.

“The book contains much useful information, but the lack of method in the arrangement cannot fail to militate against its use as a textbook.”

+ + — Nature. 72: 53. My. 18, ‘05. 360w.

Indian stories retold from St. Nicholas. 65c. Century.

The best of the stories of Indian life and legend contributed to St. Nicholas by well-known travelers and writers have been collected here for “out of hours” reading for young children. The book is the first of a series of historical stories, now in preparation, which in order will include “Colonial stories,” “Revolutionary 184stories,” “Civil war stories,” and “Our national holidays.”

“Capital tales of Indian legend and adventure.”

+ + Outlook. 80: 884. Ag. 5, ‘05. 7w.

Inge, William Ralph. Faith and knowledge. *$1.50. Scribner.

“Mr. Inge’s sermons are chiefly doctrinal.... The subject most frequently recurring is the dependence of faith upon knowledge, the author opposing the Ritschlian view that faith is independent and master in her own sphere.”—Ind.

“A series of well-written sermons of rather more than ordinary power.”

+ + Am. J. of Theol. 9: 400. Ap. ‘05. 70w.

“They disappoint the reader by an absence of intellectual virility and ‘grip,’ and a certain passionate enthusiasm which sweeps the interest of the reader into its current.” F. E. Dewhurst.

+ — Bib. World. 26: 74. Jl. ‘05. 490w.

Ind. 58: 500. Mr. 2, ‘05. 70w.

“These sermons are thoughtful, scholarly, finely spiritual. I should not think of calling them great or powerful. But they are good—at times quite suggestive, though in places tolerably commonplace. The author is not merely preacher and rhetorician but, one is pleased to find, a capable spiritual thinker. The style is always clear and good.” James Lindsay.

+ + — Int. J. Ethics. 15: 385. Ap. ‘05. 1220w.

Ingersoll, Ernest. Island in the air. †$1.50. Macmillan.

Fifty years ago some plucky resourceful young people were cut off from their elders, as they all travelled westward to found a new home, by a landslide which held them fast upon a bit of table land, an island in a sea of air. The story tells of their adventures with Indians and wild animals and their final escape. There is also much information upon archaeology, geology, and the use of drugs.

“Exactly the sort of narrative to please adventurous boys and girls.”

+ Outlook. 81: 577. N. 4, ‘05. 70w.

* + R. of Rs. 32: 768. D. ‘05. 60w.

* Innes, Arthur Donald. England under the Tudors. *$3. Putnam.

“‘England under the Tudors’ ... is the fourth (the second in order of publication) of Professor Oman’s ‘History of England’ in six volumes, and is, therefore, a companion volume to Mr. Trevelyan’s ‘England under the Stuarts.’ ... Mr. Innes ... has produced a competent book on this troubled epoch.”—Lond. Times.

* “Mr. Innes has carefully interpreted each reign in the light of these views and they give to his narrative a consistency and unity which will make his book especially valuable to the younger student and to the general reader, to whom it is more particularly intended to appeal.”

+ + Lond. Times. 4: 419. D. 1, ‘05. 660w.

* “Mr. Innes’s work has not the brilliance of Mr. Trevelyan’s installment, but it is thoroughly adequate for its purpose, and shows even greater signs of sound judgment. If it is not so readable, it is perhaps more trustworthy. It is this sane judgment which characterizes Mr. Innes’s treatment of difficult and disputed questions, and makes his book so valuable an introduction to the study of the whole period. If the other volumes of the series are executed as well as the two already at hand, the reading public will at last have an adequate history of England.” Joseph Jacobs.

+ + + N. Y. Times. 10: 869 D. 9, ‘05. 1550w.

International catalogue of scientific literature: First annual issue. N-Zoology. pt. 1, Author catalog: pt. 2, Subject catalog, ea. *$8.40. imp. Blakiston.

“The work is planned to include the zoölogical literature for the year 1901, altho one is compelled to analyze the preface in order to determine the period covered since no record of its extent appears on title page of either part.... Part I. contains the general explanations, with the scheme of classification and an index thereto in English; and this matter is repeated in French, German and Italian. Following these, the author catalog fills 260 pages and lists 5,918 titles. Part II., which is about three times as voluminous, contains at the close a list of journals with abbreviated titles and the topographical classification. More than 1100 pages are filled with the subject references proper. The addition to each phylum of a list of names of new genera and species will commend itself to all as a most desirable feature.”—Science.

“With respect to promptness, completeness and accuracy the results are distinctly inferior to those already achieved for zoölogy by several bibliographic agencies.” Henry B. Ward.

+ — Science, n. s. 21: 147. Ja. 27, ‘05. 1380w.

Ireland, Alleyne. Far Eastern tropics: studies in the administration of tropical dependencies. **$2. Houghton.

The author spent many months in the Far East in the service of the University of Chicago, and the present volume contains carefully collected data and studies of the governments and commercial conditions of the tropical dependencies of Great Britain, Holland, France, and the United States, also a new map of southeastern Asia prepared by Mr. Ireland, himself, and an appendix containing statistics.

“We should like to recommend it as a very able study in comparative colonization in the tropics.”

+ + Acad. 68: 719. Jl. 8, ‘05. 170w.

+ + Am. Hist. R. 10: 937. Jl. ‘05. 60w.

* “It is for the most part clearly written in an interesting style, it gives just the facts which an American might wish to know, and its conclusions are given with an impartiality, honesty and forcefulness which must carry the greatest weight in the minds of the unprejudiced.” James T. Young.

+ + — Ann. Am. Acad. 26: 755. N. ‘05. 860w.

“He is courageous in his outspoken comment upon all that he finds wrong.”

+ + — Ath. 1905, 1: 718. Je. 10. 740w.

“Mr. Ireland has wit and vision, and in his style are clearness and force. He has made a difficult subject interesting.” Wm. Elliot Griffis.

+ + + Critic. 47: 265. S. ‘05. 220w.

“There is every evidence of careful and painstaking study; and the book has the unusual merit of being on the whole, definite and precise in its statements.” H. Parker Willis.

+ + Dial. 39: 36. Jl. 16, ‘05. 1660w.

+ — Ind, 58: 1363. Je. 15, ‘05. 770w.

“It stands out from a copious literature as a valuable contribution to the study of comparative colonization.”

+ + + Lond. Times. 4: 230. Jl. 21, ‘05. 1300w.

“Mr. Ireland is an effective writer, clear, vigorous, and direct, putting his points in a broad way. Mr. Ireland strikes us as being rather too sweeping in his views, and rather too confidently positive in his expression of them.”

+ + — Nation. 81: 145. Ag. 17, ‘05. 2950w.

N. Y. Times. 10: 221. Ap. 8, ‘05. 200w.

“Altogether, it is the most satisfactory work on tropical dependencies that has yet been published, and is indispensable both because of its first-hand information and its acute suggestions.” Stanhope Sams.

+ + — N. Y. Times. 10: 512. Ag. 5, ‘05. 2020w.

185“It is safe to say that nowhere else can be found so many facts, or facts so clearly stated, about the particular places and problems concerned as are gathered in this book.”

+ + + Outlook. 79: 1013. Ap. 22, ‘05. 500w.

“On the whole it is a well-considered work.”

+ + Pub. Opin. 38: 755. My. 13, ‘05. 510w.

“Sound knowledge and deep care disclosed.”

+ + Sat. R. 100: 407. S. 23, ‘05. 890w.

+ + Spec. 94: 945. Je. 24, ‘05. 1650w.

Irving, Edward. How to know the starry heavens: an invitation to the study of suns and worlds. **$2. Stokes.

“An introduction to the study of astronomy, written, not as a text-book, but with the intention of arousing the reader’s interest in this great subject, and stimulating him to the study of text-books.”—Outlook.

“On the whole, the book may be characterized as a fresh, up-to-date, and stimulating series of short essays on the worlds that people space.”

+ + Dial. 38: 274. Ap. 16, ‘05. 320w.

“The diction, moreover, is simple and direct. In all respects it is a book admirably adapted for the average reader.”

+ + Ind. 38: 1421. Je. 22, ‘05. 150w.

“The wonders of the universe are described in a fascinating way.”

+ + Outlook. 79: 143. Ja. 14, ‘05. 50w.

Irving, Washington. Selected works. $2.50. Crowell.

Five tiny volumes each measuring about two inches by an inch and a half include selections from “Tales of a traveller,” “Christmas sketches,” “The Alhambra,” “The sketch book,” and “Bracebridge hall” respectively. The books are perfect little models in thin paper, clear type and limp leather binding.

* + Dial. 39: 389. D. 1, ‘05. 100w.

* + + Ind. 59: 1380. D. 14, ‘05. 80w.

* + N. Y. Times. 10: 730. O. 28, ‘05. 80w.

* + R. of Rs. 32: 752. D. ‘05. 60w.

Irving, Washington. Rip Van Winkle. **$5. Doubleday.

Mr. Arthur Rackman has made fifty paintings to illustrate this new edition of Rip Van Winkle, and they are all reproduced in full color. “Each of them is a marvel of his Dureresque detail, his grotesque elaborateness, and of the strange bizarre life which beats on every inch of his paper.... Half of the charm of the book lies in the quaintness and originality of the pictures of Rip’s life among ordinary mortals before and after his long sleep in the mountains—in the humour of the old burghers, the beautiful delicately-figured landscapes, the village scenes with their happy mixture of grace and humour.... The winning and tender beauty of his women and children would alone make this book an artistic treasure.” (Lond. Times.)

* + + Ath. 1905, 2: 730. N. 25. 250w.

“Among the Christmas books which will pour from the press during the next three months it will be hard to rival this delightful volume.”

+ + Lond. Times. 4: 305. S. 22, ‘05. 340w.

“The humor and the poetry of Irving are all in the pictures, without a hint of the theatrical quality.”

+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 640. S. 30, ‘05. 240w.

* + N. Y. Times. 10: 832. D. 2, ‘05. 100w.

* “It is difficult to understand for whose pleasure this latest edition of ‘Rip Van Winkle’ is designed. It cannot be taken seriously as an ‘art book,’ the drawings are not sufficiently good, while at the same time it is too sumptuous a production to put into the hands of an ordinary child.”

— + Sat. R. 100: sup. 9. D. 9, ‘05. 170w.

Irwin, Wallace Admah. At the sign of the dollar. $1. Fox.

In this cleverly slangy book of verses

“Statesman, lawyer, business man

Rob-as-rob-will or catch-as-catch-can,

At the jolly old sign of the Dollar.”

The topics are strictly American and up to date, and the verses in their own satirical way point a few morals. Niagara be damned, Frenzied finance, To the pure all food is pure, To an Indian skull, and Fall styles in faces, are fair samples.

* + Critic. 47: 584. D. ‘05. 30w.

* “It is humorous, fresh and glib.”

+ Pub. Opin. 39: 700. N. 25, ‘05. 50w.

* Isham, Samuel. History of American painting. *$5. Macmillan.

In this volume the development of art in this country is traced from its beginning and the conditions which influence it, the social aspects of art, and the personality of the artists are discussed. Much space is given to the lives of some of the earlier painters, the rise and development of the National academy of design is described, also early institutions now dead and forgotten. There are twelve full-page photogravures and 100 text illustrations.

* + Ind. 59: 1375. D. 14, ‘05. 230w.

* “The book is interesting to read now, and should prove of great value in the future.”

+ + Nation. 81: 508. D. 21, ‘05. 530w.

* “The truth is that Mr. Isham has written a book about New York painters with passive sympathy for tradition and convention and with some reference to the development of art in the whole country.”

+ N. Y. Times. 10: 874. D. 9, ‘05. 760w.

J

Jabez, Brother, pseud. See Koons, U. S.

Jackson, Charles Ross. Tucker Dan. †$1.25. Dillingham.

Tucker Dan and his chum, Mickey, indulge in a series of pranks and practical jokes thru-out these pages. Good old Uncle Binny is the usual victim altho the village doctor and a rival for the affections of the pretty Martin twins also suffer.

“The style is simple, with here and there little bits of homely humor and philosophy, though the latter is well-nigh lost and soon forgotten.”

+ N. Y. Times. 10: 496. Jl. 29, ‘05. 160w,

“It is one continual laugh from beginning to end.”

+ + Pub. Opin. 39: 869. Je. 3, ‘05. 100w.

* Jackson, Charles Tenney. Loser’s luck. †$1.50. Holt.

A Central American princess, the last of the line of Montezuma, leads what would have been a farce comedy revolution had not the brave lads who believed in her and her dream, died fighting for her. A young American millionaire, his yacht, and a college professor who chances to be his guest are all stolen by this daring young woman, whose personal charm wins these prisoners to champion her forlorn cause. The story is pathetically humorous, but it is also most unreal.

* “On the whole, a readable and briskly moving, if far from natural story.”

+ Critic. 47: 578. D. ‘05. 100w.

* “An unusually readable tale.” H. I. Brock.

+ N. Y. Times. 10: 776. N. 18, ‘05. 900w.

* “A lively romance of whim and adventure.”

+ N. Y. Times. 10: 824. D. 2, ‘05. 200w.

186* Jackson, E. L. St. Helena, the historic island from its discovery to the present time. *$3. Whittaker.

“We naturally expect that Napoleon’s sojourn at St. Helena would be made much of; instead, we have an orderly description of the island and a chronological account of the events which have happened there.” (Outlook.) “The photographic illustrations have a curious worth. Some of these were taken shortly after the Boer war, and show the Boers yet interned in the island.” (Nation.)

* “For a book of reference, in spite of its lack of an index, it has its utility.”

+ — Nation. 81: 445. N. 30, ‘05. 70w.

* “This volume is strangely matter-of-fact, but on that very account has a certain restful charm.”

+ Outlook. 81: 837. D. 2, ‘05. 90w.

* Jackson, Edward Oscar. Love sonnets to Ermingarde. $1. Badger, R: G.

These love sonnets “are exactly one hundred in number, and their recipient has reason to be proud of the imagery and emotion which she evokes in the soul of her poet. It is the Shakespearean model that Mr. Jackson follows, both as to form and to diction.”—Dial.

Reviewed by Wm. M. Payne.

* + Dial. 39: 67. Ag. 1, ‘05. 200w.

* “They are refined in form, rich in feeling, and swarm with suggestions that appeal to the bookish mind.”

+ N. Y. Times. 10: 133. Mr. 4, ‘05. 170w.

Jackson, Mrs. Gabrielle Emilie Snow. Mother and daughter. **$1.25. Harper.

Twenty short chapters for mothers upon the management and training of their daughters.

“The style of the essay is simple and straightforward, and the matter itself bears favorable comparison with any other book of its kind.”

+ N. Y. Times. 10: 214. Ap. 8, ‘05. 120w.

Outlook. 79: 909. Ap. 8, ‘05. 60w.

Pub. Opin. 38: 634. Ap. 22, ‘05. 80w.

Jackson, Mrs. Gabrielle Emilie Snow. Tommy Postoffice: the true story of a cat. *75c. McClurg.

The adventures of Tommy Postoffice were many and all cat-lovers will read with interest how Tommy came to the Hartford postoffice in a mail sack, how he aided Cupid, what he did at the cat and poultry show, and what an important place he filled in the postoffice where all the gray-coated men were his fast friends and defenders.

* “It is brightly told, and will interest children, and their elders who like cats.”

+ Nation. 81: 450. N. 30, ‘05. 80w.

* Jackson, Mrs. Gabrielle Emilie Snow. Wee Winkles and Wideawake, †$1.25. Harper.

“One of the nicest stories possible about a nice little girl and her brother, whose real names are not Winkles and Wideawake at all. They are six and eight years at the time of the story, which tells about the nice times they have together playing house, playing that papa is a whale in the water and taking a swim on his back; having birthday parties, and doing other interesting things. Mary Theresa Hart has made the pictures.”—N. Y. Times.

* + N. Y. Times. 10: 744. N. 4, ‘05. 90w.

* “To the little folks of six to nine, the stories being plainly told, will appeal more directly.”

+ R. of Rs. 32: 766. D. ‘05. 70w.

Jackson, Helen Hunt. Ramona. $2. Little.

A new edition of this picturesque story of American life, with an introduction by Susan Coolidge and illustrations by Henry Sandham.

* “A popular but not in any sense a cheap edition.”

+ Dial. 39: 387. D. 1, ‘05. 130w.

+ + N.Y. Times. 10: 658. O. 7, ‘05. 280w.

* “A very satisfactory edition.”

+ + Outlook. 81: 683. N. 18, ‘05. 100w.

Jackson, Mrs. Margaret Doyle. When love is king. †$1.50. Dillingham.

Todhunter Payson, who as a child philosophizes over his homely face thus:—“I was born that way.... You know nothing makes the way you’re born. It just happens an’ then you have to stay that way all your life,” and Luke Lyttle “gentleman to his small finger tips” are chums in boyhood, rivals in love, friends all the way. The development of the sturdy Tod from a homeless waif into a man who sways his world is not overdrawn but is true to the principles of a self-made career.

“The book is well worth reading. The people are natural and consistent, the story is well told and interesting.”

+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 215. Ap. 8, ‘05. 200w.

N. Y. Times. 10: 394. Je. 17, ‘05. 170w.

“A well-written, excellently constructed novel.”

+ + Outlook. 79: 910. Ap. 8, ‘05. 110w.

“It is real, vivid, and compelling.”

+ Pub. Opin. 39: 60. Jl. 8, ‘05. 120w.

Jackson, Wilfrid Scarborough. Helen of Troy, N. Y. $1.50. Lane.

“The story concerns two young men of London, who have been engaged in a duel with a German, arising from a quarrel caused by their mutual love for a young American heiress. The plot turns on the efforts which the Englishmen and the hero of the tale, a chance passerby, who has been induced to be a second, make to flee from the consequences of a supposedly serious wound sustained by the German. The disordered state of affairs existing during the recovery of the wounded man furnish amusement to the story.”—Bookm.

“It is a rollicking farce. He has style, observation and a pretty gift of dialogue, so that his characters talk with a naturalness which immensely heightens for the moment the plausibility of his widely impossible plot. Mr. Jackson appears to have entrusted the reading of his proofs to unskilled hands.”

+ + — Acad. 68: 150. F. 18, ‘05. 260w.

“It is a pity that Mr. Jackson, whose style is otherwise good and virile, should help to mar the English language by certain small mannerisms.”

+ — Ath. 1905, 1: 237. F. 25, ‘05. 310w.

“Mr. Jackson has deft wit and an unforced originality.”

+ Critic. 46: 478. My. ‘05 80w.

“This very lively and entertaining book. The thing has a sort of tang of ‘The new Arabian nights’ of Mr. Stevenson, a prankish irresponsible air, combined with a style decidedly precious and deliberate.”

+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 23. Ja. 14, ‘05. 490w. (Outline of plot).

+ — Spec. 94: 557. Ap. 15, ‘05. 260w.

Jacob, Violet (Mrs. Arthur Jacob). Golden heart and other fairy stories, **$1.25. Doubleday.

All who love good old-fashioned fairy tales will enjoy these eight new stories, and will be eager to know how, in Golden heart, the ugly prince rescued a bewitched princess from a rock in the sea; how Grimaçon, the dwarf, helped the Princess Moonflower, and how Ella wished for the peacock’s tail and got it. Other stories are: The sorcerer’s sons and the two princesses of Japan; The dovecote; The pelican; The cherry trees; and, Jack Frost—a story for very little children. The volume is illustrated with drawings by May Sandheim.

187* “The tales by no means conform to the modern insipid and bloodless standard for juvenile fairy stories and ought to make a direct and lively appeal to the eager imagination of any healthy child.”

+ Critic. 47: 576. D. ‘05. 60w.

* + Ind. 59: 1386. D. 14, ‘05. 40w.

* + N. Y. Times. 10: 780. N. 18, ‘05. 160w.

Jacob, Violet (Mrs. Arthur Jacob). Interloper. $1.50. Doubleday.

Mrs. Arthur Jacob, who made a sudden reputation in her former novel, “The sheep stealers,” now writes a story of country life in Scotland. The interloper is a young man who returns to his mother’s old home from a sojourn in Spain with the man who has always passed as his father,—all unconscious of the blot on his birth, the suspicions of the neighbors, and the presence of his real father in the vicinity. The situation is well handled and the social tragedy skilfully averted. There are many well-drawn characters in the book, the loyal heroine, the grand dame, the villainous family lawyer and many interesting villagers.

“When you lay down ‘The interloper’ you feel that you know intimately a half-dozen interesting people whom you did not know before. Mrs. Jacob is rich in the supreme gift of the novelist—character depiction. A melodramatic ending, trite in conception, and ill-fitting. Mrs. Jacob did not set out to tell an emotional story. She set out to reflect life in a small, old-fashioned Scotch town and its environs, and she has succeeded in masterly fashion. She has given us a delightful comedy of manners written in a style remarkable for power, simplicity and grasp. Out of the ruck of cheap fiction this book rises to real, permanent value. It is not only worth reading, it is worth a place on the book-shelf.”

+ + — Reader. 5: 383. F. ‘05. 370w.

Jacobi, Charles Thomas. Printing: a practical treatise on the art of typography as applied more particularly to the printing of books, *$2.50. Macmillan.

“A third revised and enlarged edition.... The completeness of the book will be apparent from a brief list of its chapters, which number thirty-five. They are in seven divisions, and deal with typefounding, composition (thirteen chapters), proofreading, hand-press work (six chapters), illustrated and color work, motive power, machine printing (six chapters), and warehouse work (four chapters).”—N. Y. Times.

+ Nation. 81: 203. S. 7, ‘05. 260w.

N. Y. Times. 10: 316. My. 13, ‘05. 410w.

* Jacobs, William Wymark. Captains all. †$1.50. Scribner.

This new collection contains “half a score of the tales this author has taught laughter-loving English readers to expect from his pen. This brand is well-known and well-liked.” (Ath.) They include amusing stories of sailormen, longshoremen, and the people of a little English village.

* “The book is thoroughly enjoyable.”

+ Ath. 1905, 2: 608. N. 4. 170w.

* “Adds notably to the world’s stock of humorous enjoyment.”

+ Outlook. 81: 833. D. 2, ‘05. 50w.

* “The stories are not all as good as the earlier ones, the humor often growing out of situations that are forced, and the characters lack their old delightful naïveté.”

+ — Pub. Opin. 39: 829. D. 23, ‘05. 160w.

* “The book is merely a collection of magazine stories, and their cumulative effect is a little disappointing.”

+ — Sat. R. 100: 725. D. 2, ‘05. 160w.

* “Mr. Jacobs is an artist with a literary conscience as well as a most engaging humourist, and, to borrow the familiar saying, though his genre is not great, he is great in his genre.”

+ Spec. 95: 613. O. 21, ‘05. 740w.

Jacobus, Melancthon Williams, ed. Roman Catholic and Protestant Bibles compared; the Gould prize essays. 50c. Bible teachers’ training school, N. Y.

“In 1903 Miss Helen Gould offered three prizes for popular, brief essays on ‘The origin and history of the Bible approved by the Roman Catholic church’ and ‘of the American revised version.’ Two hundred and sixty-five essays were presented. The prizes were won by Rev. William Whitely, L.L.M., LL.D., Rev. Gerald Hamilton Beard, B.D., Ph.D., and Charles B. Dalton, Esq. These three essays are published in this volume. Of course, they cover much the same ground. The limits of space imposed were such that the authors could give only a somewhat bare and crowded statement of facts.”—Am. J. Theol.

“The first two essays are very full, accurate, and well proportioned. The third leaves something to be desired in accuracy, especially regarding the exactness of the present biblical text (p. 140). The chief value of the third essay lies in certain quotations from contemporary Catholic sources.” Irving F. Wood.

+ + — Am. J. Theol. 9: 743. O. ‘05. 300w.

“These three constitute what must now be regarded as the standard work on a theme of controversy that greatly needed enlightenment.”

+ + + Outlook. 79: 909. Ap. 8, ‘05. 90w.

James, Bartlett Burleigh. History of North America, Vol. V. $6. Barrie.

The fifth volume of the series edited by Professor Guy Carleton Lee, treats of the colonization of New England and was written by Professor James of Western Maryland university. The chronological table begins with the sailing of the Mayflower and is brought down to the passage of the Stamp act. There is a careful examination of the motives of the Puritans in coming to New England, and the founding of the settlements of Connecticut and Rhode Island is given in detail. The closing chapter is devoted to the causes which led to the Revolution. There are many excellent illustrations.

“The work is of the most comprehensive character. The treatment of an extended topic is carefully and philosophically worked out.”

+ + + N. Y. Times. 10: 101. F. 18, ‘05. 970w.

* James, George Wharton. In and out of the old missions of California: an historical and pictorial account of the Franciscan missions. *$3. Little.

This interesting volume covers a broad field successfully. It begins with the founding of the California missions, then gives a chapter upon Junipero Serra and his coadjutors, followed by a discussion of the Indians at the coming of the padres and at the present time. An especially noteworthy chapter deals with the secularization of the missions, and in twenty-one chapters is given an account of as many individual missions, followed by a chapter upon nine mission chapels or Aristencias. Perhaps the most distinctive feature of the volume is its treatment of mission architecture and interior decoration. A careful survey of the mural decorations of the missions is followed by a pictorial account of the furniture, pulpits, doors, and other woodwork, crosses, candlesticks, and other silver and brass ware, and of the various figures of the saints found at the missions. The illustrations are reproduced from photographs made expressly for this book.

* “An interesting and adequate treatment of a fascinating theme.”

+ + Dial. 39: 444. D. 16, ‘05. 340w.

* + Outlook. 81: 1040. D. 23, ‘05. 130w.

188* James, Henry. English hours. *$5. Houghton.

“This reprint of some of Mr. James’ essays descriptive of England is happily illustrated by the drawings of Mr. Joseph Pennell. The essays include London; Browning in Westminster abbey; Chester; Lichfield and Warwick; North Devon; Wells and Salisbury; An English Easter; London at midsummer; Two excursions; In Warwickshire; Abbeys and castles; English vignettes; An English New Year; An English watering-place; Winchelsea, Rye and ‘Denis Duval;’ Old Suffolk.”

* + Acad. 68: 1225. N. 25, ‘05. 800w.

* “Mr. James is like his simple original self in this charming book.”

+ + Critic. 47: 572. D. ‘05. 40w.

* “These interpretations of English life carry the reader with them by their quality of tonic freshness, which takes the place of the bewildering curiosity about everything and nothing characteristic of the late novels.”

+ Dial. 39: 381. D. 1, ‘05. 260w.

* + N. Y. Times. 10: 836. D. 8, ‘05. 220w.

* “But these lapses though apparent are rare—more apparent, indeed, on account of their rarity—and it is impossible to resist the engaging enthusiasm, the fine freshness of mind which he brings to bear on the variety of topics and places about which he chatters in the fugitive papers bound up in this volume.”

+ + — Sat. R. 100: sup. 5. D. 9, ‘05. 730w.

James, Henry. Golden bowl. $2.50. Scribner.

“Four principals and two particularly diverting subordinates make up the role of characters” in this story whose action centers about the marriage of an American girl to an impoverished foreigner. “The four are Adam Verver, widower, and his daughter, Maggie, Americans,—the husband of Maggie, an Italian prince, and Charlotte Stant, a young woman of exquisite intelligence, and paramount charm, American by birth, cosmopolitan by nature.” The elements of tragedy are fostered thru the prince’s yielding to his former love for Charlotte Stant, the princess’ friend, and now Adam Verver’s wife. The strength of the story is embodied in the princess’ determination to win back the love of her husband, “which she vows must be as complete and perfect as the original crystal of the broken bowl, that picturesque property of the story that takes so unique a part in the development of the plot.” (Reader).

“The intellectuality overpowers the sensuous and objective traits proper to a novel, until one has the impression of reading an abstruse treatise of psychology rather than a tale. Despite exasperations of detail, the novel in the main is masterly. The three leading women are differentiated with the nicest skill: each is living and persuasive. But it fairly ranks as a master-work—if a master-work flawed by some of his obscurest later mannerisms.”

+ + + Acad. 68: 128. F. 11, ‘05. 1020w.

“The book is clear to those who think Mr. James worth a little trouble. The method, in spite of its inwardness, is detached, cold, and, if the word is possible, a little cruel. But its mental agility, its likeliness, its atmosphere, are perfect.”

+ — Ath. 1905, 1: 332. Mr. 18. 530w.

Atlan. 95: 696. My. ‘05. 190w.

“Another two volumes of abstruseness, another long discussion of a situation that only scandal mongers are supposed to discuss; again the same old heavy respectability where nothing is bad because it is not named; again the heroic sweetness of two characters, that is always his saving grace, that makes us read him.”

+ — Ind. 58: 153. Ja. 19, ‘05. 700w.

“In the end you have your reward—a story, a situation, which, as you think about it, pierces the obscurities and strikes you in the eyes, like the low red autumn sun pushing out of a mass of black clouds.”

+ + — Nation. 80: 74. Ja. 26, ‘05. 1380w.

“A book of mixed ugly and charming aspects. Never has the art of description been brought nearer to that of painting.”

+ + — Reader. 5: 380. F. ‘05. 1290w.

“A book so pregnant with fundamental brainwork, so rich in suggestiveness, and so accomplished in execution. The book is clearer, and, for that very reason, more vital, than the works of what one may call his middle period.”

+ + R. of Rs. 31: 116. Ja. ‘05. 80w.

* James, Henry. Question of our speech: The lesson of Balzac; two lectures, **$1. Houghton.

“In the first essay, delivered as a commencement address at Bryn Mawr, Mr. James has well emphasized the overlooked needs in America of ‘a virtual consensus of educated people to impart to our speech a coherent culture.’ ... The second essay in the volume, ‘The lesson of Balzac,’ is a notable piece of literary criticism in its concentrated vigor, its elucidation of the novelist’s art, and its nicety of phrase. Recognizing in Balzac the master-artist of modern fiction.”—Dial.

* “These essays will raise a divergence of opinion, as does all of Mr. James’s literary work; but however widely readers may differ from his point of view, all will recognize the stimulating intellectual quality.”

+ Dial. 39: 311. N. 16, ‘05. 620w.

* + Pub. Opin. 39: 764. D. 9, ‘05. 200w.

James, Montague Rhodes. Ghost stories of an antiquary. $1.50. Longmans.

Eight old fashioned ghost stories with all the gruesome and hair-raising qualities which a story of their kind could possess. The eight are Canon Alberic’s scrap-book, Lost hearts, The mezzotint, The ash tree, Number 13, Count Magnus, “Oh, whistle, and I’ll come to you, my lad,” and The treasure of Abbot Thomas.

“Mr. James manages at times to give you a pretty well-defined creepy feeling—but his ghost stories are not quite the real thing in spite of the pains he takes to pile up detail in the setting and leave the horror itself as undefined, shapeless, and elusive as may be.”

+ — N. Y. Times. 10: 483. Jl. 22, ‘05. 580w.

“There can be no question about the literary merit of these eight stories, and of the ingenuity which Dr. James has shown in their construction.”

+ + — Spec. 94: 925. Je. 24, ‘05. 170w.

Jamison, Cecilia Viets (Mrs. Samuel Jamison). Penhallow family; a story. †$1.50. Wilde.

A little wanderer, back from India to her father’s old home, is dropped into an uncle’s family where three self-centered, noisy youngsters ruled by a hard task-mistress, “Aunt Gordon,” make life miserable for the new-comer. Her brave helpfulness in bringing happiness out of the confused and warring forces of the household frames a lesson for every young reader to profit by.

Jane, L. Cecil. Coming of Parliament, 1350-1660. (Story of the nations, no. 73.) **$1.35. Putnam.

“The general scheme of this volume is indicated by its title. It deals more especially with the development of the Constitution within the three centuries with which it is concerned, and it is an attempt to trace the steps by which Parliament attained to a permanently important share in the government of England. While stress is laid upon this theme, other sides of the national life have not been ignored.” (N. Y. Times.) There are many illustrations, a map of England, and a chronology.

“What Mr. Jane has really written is an English history of a period. But, while its 189accuracy it notable, it has other merits which are astonishing. The events of the period, particularly towards the close, were many and complex and stirring; yet, although this book is almost as compact as an encyclopaedia, it is so fluent and fascinating that one reads it with the delight which is given by great romance. Mr. Jane, it is true, is not without predilections. His imagination is attracted by the navy. In all other respects, though invariably he arrests attention, he is coldly judicial. Besides being exceptionally well-informed, our historian brought to his task a fresh, independent and penetrating intellect.” W. Earl Hodgson.

+ + + Acad. 68: 78. Ja. 28, ‘05. 840w.

“As a book professedly concerned with ‘the coming of parliament’ and the place of parliament in national life, it cannot be said to have any particular merit or value, or to render of less service any of the accepted histories of English constitutional development.” Edward Porritt.

— — + Am. Hist. R. 10: 917. Jl. ‘05. 230w.

“We have failed to find in the latest issue of this well-known series any general connexion with the subject of parliamentary government or the least pretension to originality of thought or vigour of delineation; whilst research is wanting.”

— — Ath. 1905, 2: 76. Jl. 15. 200w.

Reviewed by Edward Fuller.

+ — — Bookm. 21: 525. Jl. ‘05. 1260w.

+ + Critic. 47: 95. Jl. ‘05. 60w.

“It is obvious from the text that Mr. Jane has broken no new ground in the research for the Parliamentary side of his book.”

+ — Ind. 59: 212. Jl. 27, ‘05. 420w.

N. Y. Times. 10: 185. Mr. 25, ‘05. 350w.

“Mr. Jane’s book is interesting reading, even if he sometimes tangles the thread of his story of Parliament.”

+ — N. Y. Times. 10: 293. My. 6, ‘05. 1190w.

“Adds little or nothing to the history of Parliament which cannot be found in any of the accepted works on the English constitution. There is nothing, moreover, that is attractive about Mr. Jane’s literary style.”

— — Outlook. 79: 1057. Ap. 29. ‘05. 710w.

“Mr. Jane’s book is not always ‘easy reading,’ but is reliable, a quality which will conceal many literary sins.”

+ + — Pub. Opin. 39: 318. S. 2, ‘05. 200w.

“The volume will have its uses, but we should have preferred something more to the purpose.”

+ — Spec. 95: 324. S. 2, ‘05. 200w.

Janssen, Johannes. History of the German people at the close of the middle ages; tr. from the Germ, by A. M. Christie. v. 7-8. *$6.25. Herder.

“These two volumes cover the period between the years 1550-1580.... Within those thirty years fell such events as: The religious conference at Worms in 1557, the Diet of Augsburg in 1559, the Grumbach-Gotha conspiracy for a Lutheran empire, the effects in Germany of the religious wars in France and the Netherlands, the war against the Turks, the establishment and progress of the Jesuits in Germany, and the concluding sessions and general effect of the Council of Trent. These great events and many others of similar moment are treated with Janssen’s well-known fulness of detail, abundance of scholarship, and sturdy Catholic spirit.”—Cath. World.

+ + + Cath. World. 81: 117. Ap. ‘05. 610w. (Review of vols. VII. and VIII.)

Japp, Alexander H. Robert Louis Stevenson; a record, an estimate, and a memorial. *$1.50. Scribner.

The author who, thru a common interest in Thoreau, came to know Stevenson well in his early Edinburgh days, gives a critical discussion of his life and works, with some new facts and some newly published letters.

“It contains a good deal of valuable matter presented in the most scrappy and disjointed way; as well as some matter which is not valuable at all.” H. W. Boynton.

+ — Atlan. 96: 280. Ag. ‘05. 200w.

+ + Dial. 38: 358. My. 16, ‘05. 480w.

“The criticism on Stevenson’s various styles in his varied work is often acute and just. Altogether the book in parts has a strong interest for the Stevenson enthusiast, but will hardly attract the general reading public.”

+ Outlook. 79: 708. Mr. 18, ‘05. 120w.

“This is a very informing book, a contribution of distinct value to our knowledge of R. L. Stevenson.”

+ + Spec. 94: 146. Ja. 28, ‘05. 330w.

Javal, Emile. On becoming blind: advice for the use of persons losing their sight; tr. by Carroll E. Edson. **$1.25. Macmillan.

Dr. Javal, who lost his sight at the age of 62, writes to the families of those who are blind or in danger of becoming so. He gives advice as to their treatment, suggestions on amusement, and there are chapters upon memory, marriage, the psychology of the blind and the sixth sense.

“The style of the book is simple, direct and scholarly.”

+ + Ind. 58: 1483. Je. 29, ‘05. 220w.

+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 137. Mr. 4, ‘05. 260w.

“The book is a pleasure to read even on the part of those whose interest is not immediately claimed by the subject.”

+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 225. My. 20, ‘05. 710w.

Jeans, James Hopwood. Dynamical theory of gases, *$4.50. Macmillan.

“Mr. Jeans ... in the first seven chapters, follows fairly closely on conventional lines, and deduces the Boltzmann-Maxwell law of distribution, the minimum theorem, the law of partition of energy, and the isothermal equations according to the Boyle-Mariotte and van der Waals’s laws. In chapter VIII the author throws over the principle of conservation of energy and assumes that his gas is a dissipative system in which loss of energy occurs by radiation.... In chapters IX and X, Mr. Jeans considers application of the theory of a non-conservative gas, particularly in connection with rates of dissipation of energy and ratios of specific heats. We thus have a definite attempt to break away from traditional methods and boldly introduce the notion of dissipation into the kinetic theory.... In the remaining chapters Mr. Jeans deals with ‘free path phenomena’ such as diffusion, conduction of heat, viscosity, and the escape of gases from planetary atmospheres. In this work he is more on the ordinary lines.”—Nature.

“Misprints and minor errors are delightfully few. The book is a piece of conscientious work by one who has already made valuable contributions to this subject. It belongs rather with the classical work of Burbury and of Boltzmann than with any of the attempts at a simple or more popular presentation.” W. P. Boynton.

+ + + Astrophys. J. 22: 224. O. ‘05. 780w.

Reviewed by G. H. Bryan.

Nature. 71: 601. Ap. 27, ‘05. 870w.

Jebb, Richard. Studies in colonial nationalism. *$3.50. Longmans.

“An attempt ... to present a modern view of imperial evolution, ... the result of three years’ travel and study among the self-governing states of the empire ... which should be studied by all who wish to understand the trend of colonial aspirations, whether they agree with them or not.”—Acad.

+ + Acad. 68: 469. Ap. 29, ‘05. 570w.

Am. Hist. R. 10: 942. Jl. ‘05. 170w.

“His observations on America, though justly calling attention to many undoubted and serious 190faults indicate on the whole an exaggerated and distorted view of our public life.” Willard E. Hotchkiss.

+ — Ann. Am. Acad. 26: 607. S. ‘05. 640w.

Ath. 1905. 1: 494. Ap. 15. 730w.

“Mr. Jebb’s book has no small originality. His book contains not a few inconsistencies. Almost every page of it is instructive.”

+ + — Lond. Times. 4: 166. My. 26, ‘05. 940w.

“Everything he says is stated with a confidence that dreams not of the possibility of contradiction. This makes the book attractive.” Charles W. Thompson.

+ — N. Y. Times. 10: 432. Jl. 1, ‘05. 2880w.

“It is essentially a work that will be welcomed, not derided in Canada and Australasia. And that is to say no small thing of its merits, and of the success with which its author has achieved his object.”

+ + + Spec. 94: 897. Je. 17, ‘05. 1720w.

Jefferies, (John) Richard. Bevis; the story of a boy. $1.50. Button.

A new edition of a book for boys written many years ago and founded upon Mr. Jefferies’ own boy-hood idealized. Mr. E. V. Lucas states in his introduction that it is “a long and eloquent, and, I think, successful argument in favor of the wisdom of leaving boys to themselves, and allowing independence and self-reliance to oust for the time being school books and tutors.”

“‘Bevis’ is a wholesome and delightful book.”

+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 376. Je. 10, ‘05. 530w.

N. Y. Times. 10: 391. Je. 17, ‘05. 220w.

“Full of his intimate knowledge of nature, and full also of sympathy with and knowledge of the interests and characteristics of boys.”

+ + Outlook. 80: 642. Jl. 8, ‘05. 40w.

Jefferson, Charles Edward. Faith and life. **30c. Crowell.

Under the text “Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, a conviction of things not seen” (Heb. xi. 1), Dr. Jefferson discusses the relation which faith bears to life. The booklet is attractively bound in white, with gold lettering and a holly design in green and belongs to the “What is worth while series.”

Jefferson, Charles Edward. Minister as prophet, **90c. Crowell.

Originally given as a series of lectures before the Bangor theological seminary, these talks are “clear, luminous, pithy, cogent, full of practical suggestions” for ministers, students and the general public. The following chapters show the minister’s present position in general affairs; The dimension of the work, The three men involved (the physical man, the mental man, the spiritual man). The growing of sermons, Form and manner, The place of dogma in preaching.

“There are many books on the Christian ministry, and few are smaller than this and few more valuable.”

+ + + Ind. 59: 331. Ag. 10, ‘05. 90w.

“The general tone and spirit of these lectures is uplifting, clarifying, and stimulating to high endeavor.”

+ + Outlook. 79: 1014. Ap. 22, ‘05. 300w.

Jelliffe, Smith Ely. Introduction to pharmacognosy. *$2.50. Saunders.

This is the first adequate English treatment of pharmacognosy, and will be welcomed by the special student. “The work falls into three divisions, animal drugs, vegetable drugs without organic structure, and vegetable drugs with organic structure. The first division is appropriately small, and the last constitutes the major portion of the work. A goodly treatise on each drug is found, embracing references to its origin; discussions of its gross structure, microscopic structure and features recognizable in its powder; and mention of constituent substances present.... Excellent original illustrations accompany a large number of the descriptions.” (Science.)

“The discussions are in the main botanically correct and the style is fairly clear. Imperfections aside, however, it is well within the truth to say that this volume is the nearest approach which has yet appeared towards filling the need of the day in this country.” Charles H. Shaw.

+ + — Science, n. s. 21: 625. Ap. 21, ‘05. 290w.

Jenks, Tudor. Captain Myles Standish. *$1.20. Century.

A biography of Myles Standish, the Pilgrim’s captain, which tells the story of the people of the Mayflower and of their captain’s service to them as leader, lawgiver, trader, and physician. The account is accurate to the sacrifice of many romantic traditions.

* + Critic. 47: 574. D. ‘05. 60w.

“It is intended, perhaps, more for youthful than for mature readers, although we imagine it will interest these as well. Is practically a history of the Plymouth settlement.”

+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 649. O. 7, ‘05. 490w.

“Mr. Jenks’s account gives an impression of accuracy and care, but it lacks picturesqueness and any romantic quality.”

+ — Outlook. 81: 524. O. 28, ‘05. 70w.

* + R. of Rs. 32: 756. D. ‘05. 210w.

Jenks, Tudor. In the days of Milton, **$1. Barnes.

Uniform with “The lives of great writers” series this volume contains a popular description of the conditions in England during the reigns of Elizabeth, James, and Charles, of Puritan and Cavalier, and of the life of the blind poet himself and his relation to these surroundings. There is a frontispiece portrait of Milton, a bibliography and a chronological table.

* + Critic. 47: 574. D. ‘05. 80w.

“The author is luminous rather than critical, gives a touch of imagination to the accuracy of facts, and inspires with fresh human interest a national movement commonly thought of as only bitter and austere.”

+ + Dial. 39: 313. N. 16, ‘05. 230w.

* + + Ind. 59: 1389. D. 14, ‘05. 70w.

“The book is both instructive and readable.”

+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 715. O. 21, ‘05. 270w.

* + Outlook. 81: 835. D. 2, ‘05. 210w.

* “It will be found extremely helpful to an understanding of the Puritan period in English history.”

+ + R. of Rs. 32: 639. N. ‘05. 140w.

Jenks, Tudor. In the days of Shakespeare; with introd. by Hamilton W. Mabie. **$1. Barnes.

“One of the series of ‘Lives of great writers.’ ... This little volume consists of a personal picture of the Stratford boy, and the London actor and man of affairs. There is also a helpful explanation of some of the principal plays, with suggestive comments.”—R. of Rs.

“For the purpose for which it is intended—that is, as a literary substitute for the textual and verbal approach to the subject which has hitherto prevailed—it is to be commended.”

+ + Ind. 58: 840. Ap. 13, ‘05. 50w.

“The book is readable and will likely give the ordinary reader a much better idea of what the playwriting business was in Elizabeth’s reign, what the work Shakespeare actually did was, than many much more pretentious volumes can do.”

+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 134. Mr. 4, ‘05. 460w.

“Proceeds, as an open-minded student, to unroll a fascinating panorama.”

+ + Outlook. 79: 349. F. 4, ‘05. 260w.

“Mr. Jenks has handled his material well.”

+ + + Pub. Opin. 38: 58. Ja. 12, ‘05. 670w.

191“A new and ‘worth while’ Shakespeare book.”

+ + R. of Rs. 31: 381. Mr. ‘05. 70w.

Jephson, Lady. Letters to a debutante. *$1.25. Lippincott.

These letters are addressed to Violet, who is gently told how to be sweet and happy in chapters upon The art of happiness, The need for controlling the tongue, The ethics of dress, On country house visiting, The choice of literature, Are elopements justifiable? Concerning wit, The advisability of friendships with men, and other subjects of interest to the young girl who longs to be a social success.

* + Critic. 47: 582. D. ‘05. 20w.

“On the whole, however, the lady gives wholesome enough advice—albeit most of it has been given to other debutantes many times before.”

+ N. Y. Times. 10: 620. S. 23, ‘05. 450w.

“While Lady Jephson’s form is throughout aphoristic, she lacks the gift of saying the inwardly true thing in memorable words, and that is the particular gift one looks for in a book of this sort.”

+ — Spec. 95: 502. O. 7, ‘05. 740w.

Jepson, Edgar. Lady Noggs, peeress. †$1.50. McClure.

“Lady Noggs, properly called Lady Felicia Grandison, is the small niece and ward of a prime minister, whose peace of mind is continually disturbed by pranks and escapades of the most extraordinary nature.... A background romance between the governess and the secretary is engaging and real by way of contrast.”—Outlook.

“The object of these few remarks is to cordially commend Felicia, within her suitable literary bounds, as a pleasant holiday companion.”

+ N. Y. Times. 10: 328. My. 20, ‘05. 560w.

+ Outlook. 80: 246. My. 27, ‘05. 130w.

Jernigan, Thomas R. China in law and commerce. *$2. Macmillan.

From these pages “one may glean not merely knowledge of the political and commercial life of the country, but a better understanding of the Oriental mind. The physical features, the resources, the people of China; the state, provincial, district, town, and family organization, the anomalies between legal theory and business customs, the native banking system, the weights, measures, and currency employed, the Empire’s transportation facilities” (Outlook) are all fully treated.

“Mr. Jernigan is not an inspiring writer. But there is a great deal that is valuable in his book, and his statements are accurate and apposite.”

+ + — Ath. 1905, 2: 398. S. 23. 820w.

“A volume which will be indispensable to every student of the civilization of the Far East.”

+ + — Ind. 59: 694. S. 21, ‘05. 550w.

“The thing essential in compiling a book of this kind is sympathetic perception, and Mr. Jernigan has evidently cultivated this faculty, during his residence in China, with no little success.”

+ + — Lond. Times. 4: 262. Ag. 18, ‘05. 800w.

“Here in one handy book is choice and exact information, carefully sifted, tested, and arranged concisely and in an orderly manner. There is a good index to this noteworthy book.”

+ + + Nation. 81: 84. Jl. 27, ‘05. 780w.

+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 377. Je. 10, ‘05. 280w.

“The subjects ... find exhaustive discussion, and ... are treated carefully and intelligently.”

+ + + Outlook. 80: 590. Jl. 1, ‘05. 190w.

+ + Pub. Opin. 38: 382. S. 16, ‘05. 220w.

“A scholarly volume.”

+ R. of Rs. 32: 510. O. ‘05. 100w.

* “An unpretentious book, containing a large amount of well-selected and well arranged information.”

+ Spec. 95: sup. 795. N. 18, ‘05. 270w.

Jernigan, Thomas R. China’s business methods and policy, *$3.60. Wessels.

The author, ex-consul general of the United States at Shanghai, prefaces his book with the statement that he has sought to find “some of the elementary principles which base and influence business and social China and to present them without unnecessary detail.” His papers give a clear and accurate treatment of China’s administrative system, land tenure, sources of revenue, law courts, finances, social regulations, commercial trend, educational and consular systems, and foreign relations.

“There is a want of cohesion about this work; it seems more a collection of papers than a treatise. The work will be found useful when any important event takes place in China in connection either with its foreign or with its internal policy, as a sort of reference-book.”

+ + — Spec. 94: 121. Ja. 28, ‘05. 220w.

Jervey, Theodore D. Elder brother. $1.50. Neale.

“A novel in which are presented the vital questions confronting the South growing out of the Reconstruction, and in which the author defines the true relations now existing between the races in the South.” Specifically, it presents the political, social, and economic history of a southern city during this period. There are many characters of all classes but interest centers about two brothers who become social and political leaders.

“The book, if it is not a novel to carry the reader along—it is not that—is an exceedingly valuable, truthful, and interesting study. There is certainly no other picture of the period which approaches it in these vital points.”

+ N. Y. Times. 10: 528. Ag. 12, ‘05. 730w.

“It is a good picture of conditions—and perhaps, after all, its solution of the problems confronting the South is the only practical one.”

+ Pub. Opin. 38: 911. Je. 10, ‘05. 240w.

Jessel, Frederick. comp. Bibliography of works in English on playing cards and gaming. *$4.40. Longmans.

“Gaming in this sense includes dominoes, conjuring, card-tricks and so forth. Mr. Jessel has described the title of every work he has found, however slight, on cards or gaming; and he has included all books which contain allusions of sufficient importance to be recorded, even works of fiction which depend on gaming for their plots or contain scenes which illustrate the mode of playing some particular game. Periodicals have not been forgotten.... The bibliography is in alphabetical order of the names of authors, but the index at the end enables subjects to be searched for without difficulty.”—Acad.

+ + Acad. 68: 646. Je. 17, ‘05. 130w.

* “We can recommend it not only to libraries, but also to clubs for card-room reference, and to all who wish for a ready means of finding out what has been written in our language about cards and gaming.”

+ + Ath. 1905, 2: 683. N. 18. 630w.

Dial. 39: 212. O. 1, ‘05. 40w.

N. Y. Times. 10: 313. My. 13, ‘05. 240w.

* “Probably as complete as any other in English.”

+ N. Y. Times. 10: 786. N. 18, ‘05. 290w.

Jevons, William Stanley. Principles of economics: a fragment of a treatise on the industrial mechanism of society and other papers. *$3.25. Macmillan.

“The fragment in a mere outline, but it comes from a master hand and is doubly welcome at a time when the need for restatement of definitions is particularly evident.”—Acad.

“The volume is one that we cordially welcome, and it is bound to meet with the high appreciation of a discriminating public.”

+ + Acad. 68: 609. Je. 10, ‘05. 1290w.

“Probably much that is already printed would 192have been greatly revised before it appeared, and yet, imperfect as it is, the careful student of economics will lose a great deal if he does not master this volume.”

+ + Ath. 1905, 2: 362. S. 16. 1470w.

“The book may be said to be well justified, even though it be equally clear that the form and title and bulk of it fall somewhere between the questionable and the indefensible.” H. J. Davenport.

+ — J. Pol. Econ. 13: 600. S. ‘05. 1180w.

“A word of gratitude is due to the editor, who has spared no pains to elucidate what the author left unfinished and obscure.”

+ + Lond. Times. 4: 243. Jl. 28, ‘05. 780w.

“It cannot be said that the fragments now published offer anything of great value. Mr. Higgs has performed his editorial labors in an admirable manner.”

+ + Nation. 81: 245. S. 21, ‘05. 1330w.

N. Y. Times. 10: 377. Je. 10, ‘05. 350w.

* Jewett, John Howard (Hannah Warner, pseud.). Con the wizard, †50c. Stokes.

This little volume in the Christmas stocking series, tells how the wizard-bird, Con, changed Teddy Mann and the pets of Mistress May into the form of the man or beast they envied most, and how they were glad, after a time, to be changed back and become themselves again. There are eight illustrations in color by Edward R. Little, and numerous illustrations in black and white by Oliver Herford.

* + N. Y. Times. 10: 824. D. 16, ‘05. 140w.

Jewish encyclopaedia; ed. by Isidore Singer. 12v. per v. $6. Funk.

Everything which in any way concerns the ancient or modern life of the Jewish people and which has either historical or literary value can be found in this “Descriptive record of the history, religion, literature and customs of the Jewish people from the earliest time to the present day.” Prepared by more than four hundred scholars and specialists under the direction of Cyrus Adler, I. K. Funk, F. H. Vizeletly and others. There are twelve massive volumes and two thousand illustrations.

“In spite of some minor defects, should prove a valuable work of reference to all interested in Jewish history.”

+ + — Acad. 68: 170. F. 25, ‘05. 880w. (Outlines scope of Vol. VIII.).

“Has much the same merits and defects as its predecessor.”

+ + — Acad. 68: 473. Ap. 29, ‘05. 370w. (Review of Vol. IX.)

+ + + Acad. 68: 791. Jl. 29, ‘05. 280w. (Review of v. 10.)

“The enterprise has now gone far enough to leave no doubt that the high standard of excellence set up by the editors will be reached.”

+ + + Am. J. Theol. 9: 523. Jl. ‘05, 580w. (Review of v. 1-10.)

+ + + Ath. 1905, 2: 140. Jl. 29. 610w. (Review of v. 9.)

+ + + Ath. 1905, 2: 239. Ag. 19. 310w. (Review of v. 10.)

+ Bib. World. 26: 159. Ag. ‘05. 70w. (Review of v. 10.)

+ + + Ind. 59: 577. S. 7, ‘05. 620w. (Review of v. 9 and 10.)

+ + + Ind. 59: 1160. N. 16, ‘05. 30w. (Review of v. 9-11.)

* “This encyclopaedia will be essential in any well equipped library.”

+ + + Ind. 59: 1484. D. 21, ‘05. 100w. (Review of v. 11.)

“The standard cannot be said to be rising. Still, if only for its wealth of biography, especially English and American, the book is indispensable for reference.”

+ + Nation. 80: 290. Ap. 13, ‘05. 110w. (Review of Vol. IX.)

+ + + Nation. 81: 382. N. 9, ‘05. 290w. (Review of v. 10.)

N. Y. Times. 10: 180. Mr. 25, ‘05. 1730w. (Survey of contents of Vol. IX.)

“The tenth volume is as valuable as any of its predecessors.”

+ + + N. Y. Times. 10: 463. Jl. 15, ‘05. 480w. (Review of v. 10.)

“As a work of world-wide comprehensiveness this is one to enrich any library.”

+ + Outlook. 79: 605. Mr. 4, ‘05. 190w. (Outlines scope of volume IX).

+ + + Outlook. 80: 693. Jl. 15, ‘05. 290w. (Review of v. 10.)

* “This great work, the joint product of Jewish and Christian writers, fully sustains its early promise as it nears its completion.”

+ + + Outlook. 81: 890. D. 9, ‘05. 230w. (Review of v. 11.)

“Nearly all subjects mentioned [in volume IX] are treated at great length, in good spirit, with thorough scholarship.”

+ + Pub. Opin. 38: 389. Mr. 11, ‘05. 550w.

+ + + Pub. Opin. 39: 188. Ag. 5, ‘05. 260w. (Review of v. 10.)

* “Volume XI. is exceptionally rich in politico-economic material.”

+ + + Pub. Opin. 39: 730. D. 2, ‘05. 320w. (Review of v. 11.)

+ + R. of Rs. 31: 256. F. ‘05. 270w. (Outlines scope of volumes VII and VIII).

* “It can be affirmed without hesitation that, taken as a whole, the work is a contribution to general knowledge which, for the future, will be nothing less than indispensable.”

+ + + Spec. 95: sup. 790. N. 18, ‘05. 1240w. (Review of v. 8-10.)

Job, Herbert Keightley. Wild wings: adventures of a camera-hunter among the larger wild birds of America on land and sea. **$3. Houghton.

A simple story of the author’s conflicts and conquests as he hunted with his camera “the wild hardy birds of the sea, whose strong wings make them masters of the elements.” His search took him from the Magdalen islands to the Florida keys and he gives pictures of pelicans, kittiwakes and gannets, of laughing gulls, cormorants and auks, of plovers brooding their young, and of the great horned owl mothering her owlet. There are 160 of these photographs.

+ + Critic. 47: 287. S. ‘05. 90w.

“No such collection of ‘portraits’ can be found anywhere else.” May Estelle Cook.

+ + Dial. 38: 387. Je. 1, ‘05. 440w.

+ + Ind. 58: 1251. Je. 11, ‘05. 340w.

“His book should appeal to a large circle of readers, especially the ornithologist, the sportsman, and the nature-lover, as well as the omnipresent camera fiend.”

+ + + Nation. 81: 171. Ag. 24, ‘05. 620w.

* “Despite its somewhat pedantic title, this book is much above the average of works of the same general nature.”

+ + Nature. 73: 123. D. 7, ‘05. 500w.

“‘Wild wings’ should not only appeal to nature and bird lovers, but there is much in its pages to interest sportsmen as well.”

+ N. Y. Times. 10: 389. Je. 17, ‘05. 150w.

“Without doubt this book is a contribution to the world’s sanity, while at the same time its science is duly respected.” Mabel Osgood Wright.

+ + + N. Y. Times. 10: 402. Je. 17, ‘05. 410w.

Outlook. 80: 395. Je. 10, ‘05. 60w.

“Quite as entertaining as most hunters’ stories.”

+ R. of Rs. 31: 768. Je. ‘05. 180w.

John Van Buren, politician, †$1.50. Harper.

“‘John Van Buren, politician,’ is a young up-state lawyer, who comes to New York, joins Tammany hall, wins the favor of Boss ‘Coulter,’ and is sent to the state legislature, where he is speedily made acquainted with the darker aspects of legislative life. The story of his adventure in politics and of his 193lovemaking ... is told in a volume that is a curious combination of novel and guide to the sights of New York.”—Outlook.

“The book has no style, and but slight interest considered as a story. Its implied ethics, moreover, are of a highly dubious character.” Wm. M. Payne.

— Dial. 39: 114. S. 1, ‘05. 120w.

N. Y. Times. 10: 166. Mr. 18, ‘05. 360w.

“Were it not for its intimate portrayal of the methods whereby Tammany achieves political success, it would be of little value or interest.”

+ Outlook. 79: 653. Mr. 11. ‘05. 140w.

“The picture of the sessions of the general assembly at Albany is graphic and possibly true to the life, although the coloring is probably too strong and the lines too heavy.”

+ — Pub. Opin. 38: 549. Ap. 8, ‘05. 150w.

“The book does not preach anything, clean politics or foul; it simply reflects conditions as a keen observer would find them.”

+ Reader. 6: 594. O. ‘05. 180w.

* Johnson, Burges. Pleasant tragedies of childhood. †$1.50. Harper.

“Experiences more or less tragical to babies and children, but pleasantly told in Mr. Johnson’s verses and humorously depicted in Miss Cory’s sketches. Fathers and mothers will be amused by them, and the juvenile victims—some of them at least—will enjoy the pictures.”—Critic.

* + Critic. 47: 584. D. ‘05. 70w.

* + Dial. 39: 384. D. 1, ‘05. 220w.

* + Ind. 59: 1389. D. 14, ‘05. 30w.

* + Nation. 81: 450. N. 30, ‘05. 50w.

* “This is an exceedingly attractive picture book.”

* + N. Y. Times. 10: 723. O. 28, ‘05. 90w.

* “One of the really delightful books about children of the present season.”

+ Outlook. 81: 837. D. 2, ‘05. 90w.

* “Some of the verses are very witty.”

+ R. of Rs. 32: 767. D. ‘05. 90w.

Johnson, Burges. Rhymes of little boys. **$1. Crowell.

A truly charming book of little boy verses, which little girls and grown-ups will enjoy also Goin’ barefoot, Bein’ sick; Gettin’ well; Cookin’ things; Makin’ things; Gettin’ washed; and two score others set forth little boy philosophy in little boy language, and following these are some verses to or about little boys, among them an exquisite tribute to Frank R. Stockton. The volume is bound in plaid gingham, with decorative title and end leaves by Mrs. John Carpenter.

* “The naïveté of small-boy egotisms, generosities, rivalries, has never been, and, it would seem to us, could never be, better done than in Mr. Johnson’s clever and sympathetic verses.”

+ + Critic. 47: 576. D. ‘05. 150w.

* “This volume is sure to win for its author a wider appreciation of his really unique work.”

+ + Dial. 39: 389. D. 1, ‘05. 130w.

* + + Ind. 59: 1389. D. 14, ‘05. 50w.

“The introductory poems strike a note of tenderness and reverence of unusual purity and beauty.”

+ Outlook. 81: 529. O. 28, ‘05. 120w.

* “We like his verse for its insight, literal though it often is.”

+ Pub. Opin. 39: 699. N. 25, ‘05. 60w.

* Johnson, Clifton, ed. Oak-tree fairy book; il. by Willard Bonte. $1.75. Little.

Here are the old favorites reproduced in wholesome form with the savagery, harrowing details and abnormal pathos eliminated, and with the charm retained.

* + + Ind. 59: 1385. D. 14, ‘05. 60w.

* + Nation. 81: 450. N. 30, ‘05. 60w.

* + N. Y. Times. 10: 481. Jl. 22, ‘05. 160w.

* + N. Y. Times. 10: 860. D. 2, ‘05. 210w.

Johnson, Owen. In the name of liberty. $1.50. Century.

A story of the French revolution in which the personal struggles of the actors are silhouetted against the greater struggle of the nation in the background. Barabant, a young enthusiast, allies himself with the Girondins and falls with them, to be saved from the guillotine only by the sacrifice of Nicole, a flower-girl, whom he has made his wife in prison, and who gives up her life for his. The course of the story runs subjectively close to the people; their whims, their morbid curiosity, their unrestrained impulse and anger, and their hatred for the aristocrats distort their vision thru the bloody days of the terror which is followed in grewsome detail.

“Mr. Johnson has devised a fresh and unhackneyed story, with a heroine quite apart from the usual types.”

+ + Critic. 46: 381. Ap. ‘05. 80w.

“Owen Johnson has written a good story, with several unusual points about it that entitle it to notice.” Priscilla Leonard.

+ + Current Literature. 38: 371. Ap. ‘05. 1440w.

“A fresh and interesting view of a subject that would seem to have been exhausted of all novelty. One can but admire the cleverness with which he has made reality and fiction supplement and sustain each other while keeping the reader’s attention wholly engrossed by the very simple and pathetic love story of Nicole and Barabant. A vivid and vigorous handling of a subject that has been used to the point of threadbareness.”

+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 133. Mr. 4, ‘05. 610w.

“A rather unusually spirited tale. Mr. Johnson has created two or three flesh-and-blood characters, has put them into trying crises, and has made them work out their own moral salvation or ruin as they respond or fail to respond to the test. The book has life and energy.”

+ + Outlook. 79: 246. Ja. 28, ‘05. 90w.

“The sure touch of the confident master is lacking. There is over-emphasis, a too great insistence on the individual when the mass should have been brought into the foreground. Viewed as a whole the book is an effective piece of word painting.”

+ — Pub. Opin. 38: 135. Ja. 26, ‘05. 710w.

“Mr. Johnson’s story has merits of its own unborrowed from Dickens or any one else. One of them is a saving sanity of expression.”

+ + Reader. 5: 618. Ap. ‘05. 370w.

“Well and swiftly told, and probably of breathless interest to the unsophisticated mind.”

+ R. of Rs. 31: 762. Je. ‘05. 30w.

Johnson, Sidona Viola. Short history of Oregon, **$1. McClurg.

This book covers the early discoveries, the Lewis and Clark explorations, settlement, government, Indian wars, and progress. In concise form it gives a full account of that interesting region. It is illustrated with numerous halftones.

“A short but comprehensive account of the state.”

+ Ann. Am. Acad. 25: 131. Ja. ‘05. 60w.

Johnson, William Henry. French pathfinders in North America. $1.50. Little.

The author has made his narrative suitable in every respect to young readers. He tells of the discoveries and adventures of such men as Cartier, Jean Ribaut, Rene de Laudonnière, Champlain, Nicollet, Joliet, La Salle, and Father Hennepin, in an interesting fashion, basing his story, upon standard authorities; he has provided notes upon Indian tribal connections and customs, and introductory chapters which deal 194with the origin and distribution of the Indian race and give a view of Indian society.

* Critic. 47: 580. D. ‘05. 20w.

* “Mr. Johnson’s descriptions of the great French explorers are calculated to serve the purposes he had in view and to stimulate curiosity.”

+ N. Y. Times. 10: 781. N. 18, ‘05. 450w.

+ + Outlook. 81: 681. N. 18, ‘05. 130w.

Johnson, William Henry. Sir Galahad of New France, †$1.50. Turner, H. B.

This romantic story of a young Frenchman, who, lost and alone in the new world, is befriended by an Indian girl who leads him back to his people and in whom he awakens such intellect and religious fervor, that he comes to love her and takes her back to France and makes her his wife, is based upon the attempts of the French Huguenots to settle America in the sixteenth century. The historical element, however, is subordinated to the forest love story.