Chapter XIII: Section 2: relates to generators, stationary transformers and station (7)

“The book is the result of careful investigation, offers some new
material and contains but few errors.”

+ − =A. L. A. Bkl.= 4: 174. Je. ’08.

“If it were possible to disentangle the narrative parts of the work
from the theories which Mr. Corbett advances as the result of his
investigations one would have nothing but praise for it; but as the
sub-title shows, it is quite as much a contribution to strategical
theory as to history, and on that side one feels, albeit reluctantly,
obliged to differ very considerably from Mr. Corbett.” C. T. Atkinson.

− + =Eng. Hist. R.= 23: 585. Jl. ’08. 1950w.

“The history as a whole cannot be praised without reserve, for it
falls short of the highest class. From the first to the last page
there is a perceptible preoccupation with present-day conditions, and
an anxiety to measure events by the standard of naval principles that
are often over-elaborated and far from convincing. A certain
carelessness of style detracts considerably from the value of an
otherwise excellent piece of work.”

+ − =Nation.= 86: 470. My. 21, ’08. 1100w.

“Within its self-imposed limitations however, the book in its entirety
is entitled to the highest praise. It is a distinct contribution to
our knowledge, and is doubly welcome because of the attractive form
wherein it is conveyed. While perhaps occasionally unduly rhetorical,
Mr. Corbett’s style is in general forcible, and above all clear.” G:
L: Beer.

+ + − =N. Y. Times.= 13: 279. My. 16, ’08. 1300w.

“Though his book is full of lessons in the art of war he never allows
himself to dogmatise, and the same legally trained instinct which
makes him chary of drawing conclusions from events prevents him from
passing harsh sentences on men’s actions. Mr. Corbett puts plenty of
life and movement into his history.”

+ =Sat. R.= 105: 80. Ja. 18, ’08. 1450w.

“In his use of original materials the author shows himself a scholar,
but no pedant. There are a few omissions in this book. His style too,
is not always on a level quite worthy of the fine treatment of his
subject. As a whole this study is a book of great moment, and deserves
the attention, not merely of the naval officers to whom it was
originally addressed, but of all serious students of government.”

+ − =Spec.= 100: 787. My. 16, ’08. 2000w.

=Corbin, John.= Which college for the boy? leading types in American
education. **$1.50. Houghton.

8–13754.

Presents the typical aims of the different colleges, shows what sort
of young men go to each, shows what its traditions are, what its
authorities aim to do and what they are actually doing. The chapter
headings are suggestive: Princeton, a collegiate university; Harvard,
a Germanized university; Michigan, a middle-eastern university;
Cornell, a technical university; Chicago, a university by enchantment;
Wisconsin, a utilitarian university; The farmer’s awakening; The small
college versus the university; and The question of expense.

* * * * *

+ =A. L. A. Bkl.= 4: 174. Je. ’08.

“So much stress, indeed, is laid upon the defects that a conscientious
parent ... would almost inevitably lay it aside with the firm
conviction, ‘At all events, not one of these six.’” R. W. Kemp.

− =Bookm.= 28: 274. N. ’08. 1100w.

“If the careful parent wishes to learn something about the peculiar
temptations his son will be exposed to at any of the universities in
Mr. Corbin’s list, the social advantages he will enjoy, the athletic
sports most in vogue, and (in a general way) the departments of
learning most successfully cultivated, he will do well to read this
attractive, well-illustrated book.”

+ =Dial.= 45: 67. Ag. 1, ’08. 230w.

“The book is all the more valuable from its frankly personal tone,
since this does not interfere with a fair appreciation of the
distinctive merits of each university.”

+ =Ind.= 65: 720. S. 24, ’08. 240w.

+ =Lit. D.= 37: 123. Jl. 25, ’08. 1300w.

“Its influence will be rather upon the colleges themselves than upon
prospective students.”

+ =Nation.= 87: 77. Jl. 23, ’08. 570w.

“A contribution of practical value to the educational problem which
must be solved by so many anxious parents and ambitious young people.”

+ =N. Y. Times.= 13: 280. My. 16, ’08. 170w.

“The book is specially to be commended because it comes from the hands
of a man who knows college life at first hand both in this country and
at Oxford.”

+ =Outlook.= 89: 351. Je. 13, ’08. 270w.

“A reading of Mr. Corbin’s book will put the inquirer in possession of
a great deal of very useful information which he could not possibly
glean from the official publications of the colleges and universities
in question, and although Mr. Corbin refrains from giving advice to
parents as to where to send their sons he certainly presents many
facts which most parents would do well to take into account before
deciding such a question.”

+ =R. of Rs.= 37: 756. Je. ’08. 300w.

=Corner, Mrs. Caroline.= Ceylon, the paradise of Adam: the record of
seven years’ residence in the island; with 16 full-page il. *$4.
Lane.

8–16439.

A book of fact and fiction well blended. “Having resided in the island
for seven years, the author writes of the many peculiar institutions,
customs, and manners of the Ceylonese. Much of the book is written in
dialogue, with comments in solution,—a method of composition which
calls the reader’s imagination into play, but which does not entirely
satisfy any desire he may have for an extended explanation of
Ceylonese life. If we are to believe the records of this volume, life
in Ceylon is more interesting and diverting than in any other part of
the world.” (Dial.)

* * * * *

“Miss Corner would have pleased the general reader more if she had
been more expository and less fictional in her narrative.” H. E.
Coblentz.

− =Dial.= 44: 348. Je. 1, ’08. 150w.

“The reader is bored only by the authoress’s insistence on her own
gentility.”

+ − =Nation.= 87: 10. Jl. 2, ’08. 100w.

“She has an eye for the picturesque and an unflagging wonder for the
striking and the unusual, and she has written about it all with a
constant sense of humor, a charming, whimsical vividness, and a never
failing perception of the dramatic.”

+ =N. Y. Times.= 13: 104. F. 22. ’08. 130w.

“A very amusing book, not without some seriousness of meaning.”

+ =Spec.= 100: 1008. Je. 27, ’08. 260w.

=Cortes, Hernando.= Letters of Cortes: the five letters of relation
from Fernando Cortes to the Emperor Charles V; tr. and ed., with a
biographical introd. by Francis A: MacNutt. 2v. **$10. Putnam.

8–14522.

The first English edition of five lengthy letters in which is given an
authentic account of the conquest of Mexico from the standpoint of the
conqueror and of the conquered. Full explanatory notes accompany the
text, in addition to which are a biography of Cortes, and appendices
containing bibliographical material concerning Mexicans of prominence,
and historical matter relating to the civilization, origin, religion
of the ancient race.

* * * * *

“Mr. MacNutt has edited these valuable reports with care and ability.
The printer has not been uniformly successful in coping with Spanish
names and phrases, but the blemishes on the whole are few and slight.”

+ + − =Nation.= 87: 57. Jl. 16, ’08. 500w.

“Mr. McNutt has done his work of translation in the way most
acceptable to both the special student and the general reader.”

+ =N. Y. Times.= 13: 296. My. 23, ’08. 350w.

“It is no small service that the editor has rendered to students of
history by bringing them together for the first time in an English
form.”

+ =Spec.= 101: 373. S. 12, ’08. 350w.

=Cortissoz, Royal.= Augustus Saint-Gaudens. **$7.50. Houghton.

7–40526.

A timely monograph handsomely illustrated which is in the main devoted
to criticism but which contains many a reminiscent passage. Mr.
Cortissoz pronounces Saint-Gaudens “not only our greatest sculptor,
but the first to break with the old epoch of insipid ideas and
hidebound academic style, giving the art a new lease of life and
fixing a new standard.”

* * * * *

“A brief but important monograph presenting discriminating and
authoritative criticism and slight but significant and interesting
biographical notes. Should be owned by all libraries that can afford
it, because of the importance of subject.”

+ =A. L. A. Bkl.= 4: 77. Mr. ’08.

“Sympathetically written.”

+ =Ath.= 1908, 1: 233. F. 22. 280w.

“Altogether it must be ranked as the leading American art-book of the
year.”

+ + =Dial.= 43: 423. D. 16, ’07. 130w.

“A beautiful tribute, and yet there is a feeling of strain, of an
effort to make a book out of a monograph, and there is a suspicion of
padding in the makeup of the volume.”

+ − =Ind.= 64: 692. Mr. 26, ’08. 600w.

“There is no thought here of making a vulgar concession to the mob;
there is thought only of the sympathy, the emotion, by which the
greatest men of genius in all ages have been moved.”

+ =Int. Studio.= 34: sup. 73. Ap. ’08. 250w.

“The little monograph is as interesting as it is scholarly and
convincing, an essay that is thoroughly enjoyable.”

+ + =Outlook.= 87: 612. N. 23, ’07. 190w.

“Mr. Cortissoz has delivered himself of valuable and illuminating
criticism in a style of singular grace and distinction.” H. S. Krans.

+ + =Putnam’s.= 3: 750. Mr. ’08. 650w.

“All the illustrations in the book are excellent, and show what care
has been bestowed upon them.”

+ =Spec.= 100: sup. 644. Ap. 25, ’08. 300w.

=Cotes, Sara Jeannette.= Cousin Cinderella. †$1.50. Macmillan.

8–24455.

A Canadian girl and her brother take a flat in London and the girl
tells, after a delightful fashion, how she succeeded in “becoming a
part of it all.” From Towse, the cook, and the grocery boy to a real
live Duke “seen on a hearth rug and not in a procession,” we have
interesting pictures of people and settings. “Miss Canada” furnishes
not only fresh viewpoints of things English and American but an
elucidation of some matters of sentiment involving a lord, an American
girl and a ruined ancestral estate.

* * * * *

“The girl’s criticisms of the people, conventionalities, traditions
and precedents are not only naïve and humorous but analytical and
penetrating. A book that will interest only a small proportion of
novel readers.”

+ − =A. L. A. Bkl.= 4: 267. N. ’08.

“There is a good deal of quiet laughter in ‘Cousin Cinderella’; and
the better one knows London, the more one will be inclined to enjoy
the book.” F: T. Cooper.

+ =Bookm.= 28: 145. O. ’08. 180w.

“The humor of the monologue is delightful.”

+ =Nation.= 87: 415. O. 29, ’08. 100w.

“Its wit and social photography are what make the book entertaining,
as it undoubtedly is.”

+ =Outlook.= 90: 135. S. 19, ’08. 200w.

“The book is delightful. The general sketches of society and the
drawings of the various personalities, great and small, are
admirable.”

+ =Spec.= 101: 451. S. 26, ’08. 200w.

=Couch, Mabel Quiller-.= Troublesome Ursula. †$1.50. Lippincott.

The story of a little girl “of the elder-sister type who is taken from
her baby charges and widowed mother to live with a stern grandmother.”
(Ath.)

* * * * *

“There is, we think, some improbability in the details of poor
Ursula’s closing adventure; but this is a trifling blemish in a
capital book.”

+ − =Ath.= 1907, 2: 652. N. 23. 180w.

“A very good story.”

+ =N. Y. Times.= 12: 765. N. 30, ’07. 70w.

“Is a charming little story.”

+ =Sat. R.= 104: sup. 7. D. 7, ’07. 130w.

=Coulton, George Gordon.= Chaucer and his England. (Memoir ser.)
*$3.50. Putnam.

8–33921.

“After the briefest sketch of the rude England of Edward III, Mr.
Coulton takes up Chaucer’s boyhood and youth, and traces his career as
King’s squire, ambassador, and man of affairs to his last days. Then
he has some entertaining pages on the London and Westminster
neighborhood and institutions of Chaucer’s day, and devotes three
chapters to an admirable exposition of the ‘Canterbury tales.’ The
concluding chapters relate to influences and ideals of the times, the
poverty spread by the war, the relations of the priests to the people,
and the quality of the merriment in ‘Merry England.’”—N. Y. Times.

* * * * *

“The manner of quoting is puzzling, not to say irritating. The index
is insufficient for a book of such complexity.”

+ − =Nation.= 87: 443. N. 5, ’08. 1000w.

“Mr. Coulton’s chapters on the poem are lucid and readable. His
account of Chaucer’s times is well written. This is not a profound
work but it is surely an engaging one, that well repays perusal.”

+ =N. Y. Times.= 13: 537. O. 3, ’08. 1200w.

“He really knows his sources and moves with some ease from one to
another. And we feel at the end of his book that it is bound to give
excellent food to the imaginations of numbers of unlearned readers and
to compel others to go to the fountain heads.”

+ + =Sat. R.= 106: 366. S. 19, ’08. 1250w.

“An unusually interesting book, certainly not the less so for being
occasionally provocative. Mr. Coulton has well-defined convictions,
and insists on them. He rides, a little too violently we think, a
hobby here and there.”

+ − =Spec.= 101: 634. O. 24, ’08. 750w.

=Court= life of the second French empire, 1852–1870, by Le petit
homme rouge. *$2. Scribner.

7–36951.

The author hides behind “Le petit homme rouge,” the gossipy ghost that
is made responsible for history or myth, gossip or scandal, joke or
anecdote which are included here. “Among the many items of innocent
interest with which his pages are sprinkled may be mentioned the
account of the luxury indulged in by the imperial household. While the
Empire, all unsuspected by the pampered inmates of the Tuileries, was
tottering to its fall.” (Dial.)

* * * * *

“The principal defects are in matters of style, although in general
the book reaches the level of good journalistic writing.” F. M.
Anderson.

+ − =Am. Hist. R.= 13: 645. Ap. ’08. 300w.

“On the whole, the writer is so accurate and so well-informed that his
book makes serious claim to be treated as history. It is at least the
backstairs view of the history of a period in which the backstairs
played the leading part.”

+ − =Ath.= 1907, 1: 759. Je. 22. 1070w.

“The book furnishes entertainment and amusement, which is probably its
prime purpose.”

+ =Dial.= 43: 429. D. 16. ’07. 90w.

+ =Nation.= 85: 443. N. 14, ’07. 100w.

“His book is a delight to those who like their history well dashed
with the spice of personalities.”

+ =N. Y. Times.= 13: 447. Ag. 15, ’08. 800w.

=Cox, John Charles, and Harvey, Alfred.= English church furniture;
with 121 il. (Antiquary’s books.) *$2.50. Dutton.

8–5837.

In this volume “the arrangement of the text and illustrations is
strictly systematic. Chapter 1 deals with the altar, and the
accompanying rails and screens; chapter 2 with church plate, chalice,
and paten, cruets and flagons, and even the leather cases in which
such plate is kept; chapter 3, with the piscina and the sedilla; and
chapter 4, with choir-screens and rood-lofts. Thus the whole book,
divided into thirteen chapters, offers a useful account of what one
needs to know when visiting ancient churches, or when preparing to
build and adorn a church.” (Nation.)

* * * * *

“It is in many ways a completion of Parker’s well-known ‘Glossary,’
and a mine of carefully ordered information.”

+ + =Ath.= 1907, 2: 487. O. 19. 680w.

“The joint authors of this most useful book have managed to invest the
driest technical details with an interest that cannot fail to appeal
even to those who have never hitherto considered church furniture from
any but the prosaic point of view.”

+ =Int. Studio.= 34: 171. Ap. ’08. 220w.

“There is a pleasant mixture of archaeology with modern criticism.”

+ =Nation.= 86: 452. My. 14, ’08. 380w.

+ =Spec.= 99: sup. 908. D. 7, ’07. 360w.

=Craddock, Charles Egbert, pseud. (Mary Noailles Murfree).= Fair
Mississippian. †$1.50. Houghton.

8–29332.

The hero of Miss Murfree’s new story is a young man who having
completed an elaborate course of study abroad is obliged to dismiss
temporarily his dream of power on account of his father’s death and
shattered fortunes. He turns to pedagogical work and engages in
preparing three Southern boys for college. The story is concerned with
his life in this home on a cotton plantation, with his thrilling
adventures with river pirates and floods, and with his romance in
which a widow ten years his senior is the altogether charming heroine.

=Cradle= of the rose. **$1.50. Harper.

8–30708.

Brittany is the scene of this story which bears upon the present
church and state crisis in France. The wife of an English ambassador,
during the latter’s absence in the Orient on diplomatic business,
returns to Brittany, the land of her birth, there receives the homage
which her wealth and ancestors command, and, aided by a young Breton
nobleman, organizes a Royalist insurrection, is betrayed by a servant,
and prefers a watery grave to capture and death at the hands of
enemies.

* * * * *

=Ind.= 65: 1183. N. 19, ’08. 40w.

=N. Y. Times.= 13: 615. O. 24, ’08. 60w.

“The story is developed skillfully and with constant appreciation for
whatever is beautiful or interesting in the Breton country or in its
people.”

+ =N. Y. Times.= 13: 672. N. 14, ’08. 360w.

=Crane, Walter.= India impressions. $2.50. Macmillan.

8–5823.

A book for the general reader which may serve as “an addendum to the
lately published reminiscences” (Dial.) full of anecdotes illustrated
by comic drawings.

* * * * *

“The volume may nevertheless be recommended to these who do not desire
scientific truth, but rather wish for an artist’s opinion on the
beauties of Indian landscape and architecture.”

+ − =Ath.= 1907, 2: 580. N. 9. 330w.

+ =Dial.= 43: 426. D. 16, ’07. 100w.

“The illustrations by the author could not fail in themselves to make
the book attractive.”

+ =Int. Studio.= 34: 172. Ap. ’08. 70w.

“The work is, in short, without sufficient excuse for being, but
having been written, does no harm. At any rate the pen-and-ink
sketches are new and some of them are funny.”

+ − =Nation.= 86: 103. Ja. 30, ’08. 80w.

“An artist with this opportunity of travel has naturally much that is
interesting to tell us. About political matters Mr. Crane does not say
much, nor does he make us wish that he had been more copious in his
deliverances on this subject.”

+ − =Spec.= 99: 781. N. 16, ’07. 260w.

=Crapsey, Algernon Sidney.= Re-birth of religion; being an account
of the passing of the old and coming of the new dogmatic. **$1.50.
Lane.

8–1487.

Dr. Crapsey condemns the current system of religion as antiquated and
outworn and substitutes a new system entirely away from Christian
creeds. The “new dogmatic will instruct in all that concerns the
ethical life, and will seek to bring the soul in contact with that
which is good, so that the evil shall not be in the mind at all.”

* * * * *

=Am. J. Theol.= 12: 674. O. ’08. 40w.

“His work is constructive rather than destructive and is worthy of a
place in every library where there is no fear of truth.” R. E. Bisbee.

+ =Arena.= 39: 490. Ap. ’08. 1000w.

“The author is as sure of his ground as he is earnest and courageous,
and we cannot otherwise than wish him well; but at several points we
find ourselves asking whether we are not escaping from one crassness
to fall into another.” T. D. A. Cockerell.

+ − =Dial.= 44: 212. Ap. 1, ’08. 400w.

=Ind.= 64: 977. Ap. 30, ’08. 70w.

“Very little is found in these pages which is not often heard, in
somewhat less piquant style, from the more liberal pulpits of the
orthodox churches.”

+ =Nation.= 86: 125. F. 6, ’08. 170w.

“If the truth be spoken, the book is utterly devoid both of
scholarship and of theological insight. It is hardly more than a
combination of the commonplace and the untrue. The book abounds in
inaccuracies and misstatements. They show loose thinking, lack of
scholarship, and carelessness of expression. The volume would attract
no attention and would not be worthy of serious notice were it not for
the prominence in which circumstances have placed its author.”

− =N. Y. Times.= 12: 746. N. 23, ’07. 520w.

“It appears to us to be characterized in many places by inconsistency,
inaccuracy, and superficiality. There is much that is admirable in the
volume, especially in the author’s presentation of the doctrine of
social salvation, but as an interpretation of the new dogmatic it is
inferior to other volumes by other authors of the broad school who
have preceded him.”

− + =Outlook.= 87: 876. D. 21. ’67. 630w.

=Crawford, Francis Marion.= Diva’s ruby. †$1.50. Macmillan.

8–26829.

Completes the trilogy of which “Fair Margaret” is the first volume and
“The primadonna” is the second. Mr. Crawford tells a whole story in
his prologue, the while he is affording his tale an artistic
preparation. He takes the reader into a ruby mine, where is enacted a
weird drama in which an oriental maiden for the love of a
golden-bearded Englishman divulges the hidden cave’s secret of rubies,
and is deserted for her pains. The plot of the story proper grows out
of the theft of a ruby and the final struggle in which the Greek
financier, Logotheti, and the American millionaire, Van Torp, do
battle for the hand of Margaret.

* * * * *

“She remains one of Mr. Crawford’s most consistently drawn
characters.”

+ − =Ath.= 1908, 2: 602. N. 14. 130w.

“Frankly, it is the best story Mr. Crawford has given us in a number
of years.” F: T. Cooper.

+ =Bookm.= 28: 261. N. ’08. 650w.

“Is far and away the most readable of the three books devoted to the
lady.”

+ =Ind.= 65: 1183. N. 19, ’08. 40w.

“Really, there is little to be said of such storytelling as this; an
able-bodied, intelligent, grown man ought to be in better business.”

− =Nation.= 87: 466. N. 12, ’08. 400w.

“There is mystery enough for a detective story, love within love,
murder, wealth. There are also Crawford’s shrewd and felicitous
characterizations, and his sparkling wit.”

+ =N. Y. Times.= 13: 570. O. 17, ’08. 540w.

“It is possibly the most dramatic tale in the series.”

+ =N. Y. Times.= 13: 615. O. 24, ’08. 40w.

“May be read and enjoyed independently or as a sequel to the other
members of the trilogy.”

+ =N. Y. Times.= 13: 742. D. 5, ’08. 180w.

“It is entertaining, and it holds the attention to the very end. It
does not belong, however, with Mr. Crawford’s really good work.”

+ =Outlook.= 90: 362. O. 17, ’08. 100w.

=Crawford, Francis Marion.= Little city of Hope: a Christmas story.
†$1.25. Macmillan.

7–38261.

Descriptive note and excerpts in Dec. 1907.

* * * * *

“A pretty story, obviously padded.”

+ − =A. L. A. Bkl.= 4: 18. Ja. ’08. ✠

“A pretty, graceful story.”

+ =Ath.= 1907, 2: 728. D. 7. 80w.

+ =Cath. World.= 86: 550. Ja. ’08. 70w.

“Pessimists ought to read it, and optimists will enjoy it.”

+ =Dial.= 43: 429. D. 16, ’07. 90w.

Reviewed by W. G. Bowdoin.

+ =Ind.= 63: 1465. D. 19, ’07. 50w.

“It is a story which will delight both children and grown-ups, it is
so exquisitely told.”

+ =Sat. R.= 104. sup. 8. D. 7, ’07. 40w.

=Crawford, Francis Marion.= Primadonna: a sequel to “Fair Margaret.”
†$1.50. Macmillan.

8–13275.

A well developed sequel to “Fair Margaret.” Two years have passed and
Margaret Donne who made her debut on the lyric stage has become
submerged in Margarita da Cordova, a full-fledged primadonna,
unspoiled by contact with “coarse-fibered colleagues and cynical
impressarios.” Characters of musical Bohemia and men of literary and
commercial fame unite to furnish a setting for this heroine, whose
character development is consistently drawn to its maturity with due
emphasis placed upon the value of temperament.

* * * * *

“Though a story of crime and mystery, it is not, perhaps, the kind of
mystery which gives the best scope to Mr. Crawford’s powers.”

+ − =Ath.= 1908, 1: 505. Ap. 25. 200w.

“The book at best does not rise above the Wilkie Collins type.” F: T.
Cooper.

+ =Bookm.= 27: 396. Je. ’08. 600w.

“Mr. Crawford is drawing some very real characters in this triptych of
portraits.”

+ =Ind.= 65: 101. Jl. 9, ’08. 300w.

“Mr. Crawford’s hand becomes not less deft but more nonchalant as the
years go by.”

+ − =Nation.= 86: 536. Je. 11, ’08. 650w.

“It would be impossible for Marion Crawford to write anything but a
good novel. But in the midst of his spell weaving we seem nowadays to
fall on blanks and pauses, digressions and explanations, well written
in themselves, but unworthy of the witch-stuff that we have grown to
expect from the pen of the much-loved novelist.”

+ − =N. Y. Times.= 13: 268. My. 9, ’08. 500w.

=N. Y. Times.= 13: 336. Je. 13, ’08. 240w.

“The second half shows relaxation of grip.”

+ − =Outlook.= 89: 324. Je. 13, ’08. 160w.

“When he is not soliloquizing or moralizing he is very entertaining
and bright.” Charlotte Harwood.

+ − =Putnam’s.= 4: 619. Ag. ’08. 500w.

“There are also occasional lapses into that bad faith with his
readers, to intensify their interest or perplexity, which the writer
of the sensational should be very careful to avoid.”

+ − =Sat. R.= 105: 601. My. 9, ’08. 600w.

“‘The primadonna’ has not the charm of the best of Mr. Marion
Crawford’s novels of modern Italian life, but by its judicious
blending of sensational incident with careful character-drawing it
makes a wide appeal, and is eminently calculated to maintain the
popularity of its indefatigable author.”

+ − =Spec.= 100: 425. Mr. 14, ’08. 850w.

=Crawford, Mary Caroline.= Among old New England inns. $2. Page.

7–36234.

Here Miss Crawford tells of her visits to old New England inns and
recalls their peculiar part in the public life of “the brave days of
old.” It is a matter for special comment that colonial inns were bound
up with the church, frequently being located next door to the places
of worship. The reasons for this, the “part inns played in early
history, their social and political associations, and the odd
characters who frequented them” are set forth in chatty and informing
manner.

* * * * *

=A. L. A. Bkl.= 4: 38. F. ’08.

=Dial.= 43: 427. D. 16, ’07. 140w.

“The book is crowded with interesting lore.” W. G. Bowdoin.

+ =Ind.= 63: 1468. D. 19, ’07. 80w.

+ =Lit. D.= 35: 918. D. 14, ’07. 100w.

“All of which Miss Crawford puts down with good taste and
diligence.”

+ =Nation.= 86: 79. Ja. 23, ’08. 320w.

=N. Y. Times.= 12: 665. O. 19, ’07. 30w.

+ =N. Y. Times.= 13: 9. Ja. 4, ’08. 280w.

“This is one of the many interesting popular books which reproduce the
habits of life and the homes of the older America. One of the minor
foot-notes to New England history.”

+ =Outlook.= 87: 830. D. 14, ’07. 90w.

* =Crawford, Mary Caroline.= St. Botolph’s town: an account of old Boston in colonial days. $2.50. Page.

8–28847.

A history of old Boston from the first settlement down to the
revolution which is embodied in a series of portraits of prominent men
and women.

* * * * *

“A work full of zealous research and written in an agreeable style.”

+ =Dial.= 45: 414. D. 1, ’08. 270w.

“There are some repetitions from the former volumes. And the style
leaves something to be desired, being, to say the least, neither
original nor distinguished.”

+ − =Nation.= 87: 519. N. 26, ’08. 220w.

“Handsomely gotten up and written in interesting style.”

+ =N. Y. Times.= 13: 650. N. 7, ’08. 260w.

=Creasy, Sir Edward Shepherd.= Fifteen decisive battles of the
world, from Marathon to Waterloo; new ed. $1.25. Harper.

8–30944.

A new edition containing the complete text of Creasy’s “Fifteen
decisive battles” and eight additional battles as follows: Quebec,
Yorktown, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Sedan, Manila bay, Santiago and
Tsu-Shima. The battles are described by well-known historians and are
accompanied by chronological lists of important events.

* * * * *

+ =N. Y. Times.= 13: 675. N. 14, ’08. 500w.

=R. of Rs.= 38: 761. D. ’08. 120w.

=Creed= of Buddha, by the author of “The creed of Christ.” *$1.50.
Lane.

8–15891.

“In addition to the several chapters in which the author sets forth
and discusses the teachings of Buddha, he enters into a comparison of
the view-points of the East and the West.... In another chapter he
discusses ‘the bankruptcy of Western thought,’ by which he means that
the higher thought of the Western world has come to a point where it
no longer has anything to offer in response to its own demands. In the
final chapter he sets forward the theory that it remains for Western
intellect to borrow and assimilate the ethical ideas of the East and
evolve from these ‘a science of the soul’ that will enrich the Western
poverty of thought.”—N. Y. Times.

* * * * *

“The layman who wishes to get a clear idea of the ethical teaching of
Buddha, apart from his philosophy, will find a concise and
illuminating discussion and interpretation of ‘The creed of Buddha,’
by this anonymous author.”

+ =N. Y. Times.= 13: 303. My. 30, ’08. 220w.

“It is suggestive and stimulating, and even if we doubt its being a
correct representation of the philosophy of the Buddha, it contains
much that will do the European reader no harm to keep in mind.”

+ − =Sat. R.= 106: 425. O. 3, ’08. 1050w.

=Creel, George.= Quatrains of Christ; preface by Julian Hawthorne.
**75c. Elder.

8–22554.

The esoteric meaning of Christ’s life and mission gleams forth from
these quatrains which tell the wonderful and radiant story with
reverence and spiritual insight. The quatrains “are in form, the
Rubaiyat of Omar over again; but save that they are full of veritable
poetry they are as different from them in purpose and issue as light
is different from shadow.” (Preface.)

* * * * *

=Ind.= 65: 898. O. 15, ’08. 200w.

=N. Y. Times.= 13: 751. D. 5, ’08. 80w.

“This new poet seems a real interpreter of the religious life.”

+ − =Outlook.= 88: 566. Mr. 7, ’08. 120w.

=Cresson, William Penn.= Persia; the awakening East. **$3.50.
Lippincott.

8–17797.

“The author, who is a prominent architect of Washington. D. C., and a
fellow of the Royal geographical society, tells the story of a caravan
journey across Persia, old Kurdistan, and the countries of the middle
east taken by himself and his brother. His book, however, is more than
a description of the country, for he pays especial attention to the
political condition of the countries through which he passed, and
throws a great deal of light upon the so-called awakening of Persia
and upon the diplomatic complications caused by the rivalries and
conflicting interests of Russia, England, and Germany in that remote
part of the world. The book is profusely illustrated.”—N. Y. Times.

* * * * *

“A volume well written and well illustrated, but Mr. Cresson does not
live up to his avowed purpose as indicated by his title and his
introductory statements.”

+ − =Ann. Am. Acad.= 32: 620. N. ’08. 220w.

“The value of the volume is not impaired because its politics, is a
little out of date.”

+ − =Ind.= 65: 557. S. 3, ’08. 200w.

“Notwithstanding the somewhat superficial character of the book, it is
instructive, and the author’s style makes it easy reading, while the
photographic illustrations add much to its interest and
attractiveness. We regret that there is neither map nor index.”

+ − =Nation.= 87: 189. Ag. 27, ’08. 650w.

+ =N. Y. Times.= 13: 316. Je. 6, ’08. 150w.

“While not so exhaustive, scholarly, or authoritative as is Professor
Jackson’s recently published book, Mr. Cresson’s may prove to be even
more popularly instructive; certainly it is a good preparatory book to
read before attempting the other.”

+ =Outlook.= 89: 623. Jl. 18, ’08. 450w.

“Well and interestingly written account of the present condition of
the Shah’s empire.”

+ =R. of Rs.= 38: 509. O. ’08. 110w.

=Crocker, Francis Bacon.= Dynamo-electric machinery: an
authoritative treatise on the theory, constructive details,
calculation, characteristic curves, and design of dynamo-electric
machinery. $1.50. American school of correspondence.

8–23578.

“The book is intended for correspondence instruction, and is well
arranged for this purpose. There are four sections to the book
covering the fundamental principles and various classes of generators,
calculations and characteristic curves. A valuable feature of the work
is a well-selected list of problems relating to the design,
construction and operation of such generators, appropriate solutions
being given in outline.”—Engin. Rec.

* * * * *

“Good as his previous work has been, he may be said in this work to
have crystallized clearly and summarized succinctly the fruitful
results of study, practice and didactic disquisition, and is to be
congratulated upon a book that to a certain extent does him justice
and that cannot fail to be a helpful guide to the aspiring electrical
engineer.”

+ =Elec. World.= 52: 362. Ag. 15, ’08. 370w.

“Anyone who is seeking a lucid and logical presentation of the very
elements of the design of direct-current generators will not be
disappointed with this text.”

+ =Engin. N.= 60: 320. S. 17, ’08. 500w.

“Overlooking [several] shortcomings, the book may be considered as an
excellent elementary text relating to standard low-speed
direct-current generators.”

+ − =Engin. Rec.= 58: 306. S. 12, ’08. 280w.

=Crockett, Charles Winthrop.= Methods for earthwork computations.
*$1.50. Wiley.

8–10844.

“The author formulates a series of rules by means of which the terms
requisite for the numerical computation of volumes by the prismoidal
formula and the average end area method may be written directly from
the notes, without any intermediate steps and without drawing any
figures, the symbolized form of the rules enabling the computer to
apply them without difficulty.”—Engin. D.

* * * * *

=Engin. D.= 3: 651. Je. ’08. 230w.

“The book as a whole presents the subject of the computation of
earthwork quite clearly and fully. The rules derived could be more
readily understood by the student if expressed in words as well as by
formulas, as the notation used in some of the special cases is not
evident even by reference to the summary. In general, however, the
statements are clearly made and the methods easily followed.” C: L.
Crandall.

+ − =Engin. N.= 60: 186. Ag. 13, ’08. 640w.

=Crockett, Samuel Rutherford.= Deep moat grange. †$1.50. Appleton.

8–9175.

A tale of murder and mystery with a north of England setting.

* * * * *

“Great skill is shown in the handling of so numerous a company. We
fancy, however, in spite of this and the excellence of the local
colouring, that the tragic element is a trifle too lurid.”

+ − =Ath.= 1908, 1: 476. Ap. 18. 150w.

“A soufflé of slang and shudders.”

− =Ind.= 65: 101. Jl. 9, ’08. 150w.

“The plot is well managed and the style is sprightly and vivid,
although Mr. Crockett is prone, as usual, to be amazingly long-winded
and to use three times as many words as are necessary for the telling
of his story.”

+ − =N. Y. Times.= 13: 256. My. 2, ’08. 180w.

“A crazy tale about crazy people.”

− =Outlook.= 88: 839. Ap. 11, ’08. 40w.

=Crockett, Samuel Rutherford.= Iron lord. (English title, Vida; or,
The iron lord of Kirktown.) il. 75c. Cupples & L.

8–274.

An unscrupulous ironmaster sends his wife and daughter to sea with
orders for the ship to be scuttled at a suitable moment. The child is
rescued and unknown to her father grows to womanhood in his mining
village. The story introduces a variety of characters and situations
that are more or less identified with the final achievement of the
father’s repentance.

* * * * *

“Let the reader read if he chooses. The book will not injure his
feeblest virtues, but do not let him purchase it under the impression
that he is buying one of S. R. Crockett’s dark o’ the moon tales.”

− =Ind.= 65: 210. Jl. 23, ’08. 320w.

“The plot of the story, if its sequence of incidents can be called a
plot, is loose and struggling, and conventional enough to be worthy of
the respect due to age. There are a number of exciting incidents very
well related, and there are some excellent scenes portraying the life
and work of the employes of the Incubus mines. These last are, indeed,
the best part of the book.”

+ − =N. Y. Times.= 13: 188. Ap. 4, ’08. 350w.

“Is it possible that Mr. Crockett is trying how far a well-established
favourite can presume on the indulgence of the fiction-reading public?
Mr. Crockett has a masterful way of picturing women and their ways
that recalls Charles Reade, and the dialogue is as vigorous as ever.”

+ − =Spec.= 99: 533. O. 12, ’07. 200w.

* =Crockett, Samuel Rutherford.= Redcap adventures. †$1.75. Macmillan.

8–24454.

A continuation of “Red cap tales.” They are drawn from “Ivanhoe,” “The
fortunes of Nigel,” “Quentin Durward,” “The pirate,” and “A legend of
Montrose,” the portions being retold in a manner simple enough to
interest children.

* * * * *

“Will be sure to hold his young readers.” K. L. M.

+ =Bookm.= 28: 387. D. ’08. 50w.

“The connecting links are excellent, while the stories are told with
spirit.”

+ =Nation.= 87: 551. D. 3, ’08. 60w.

“The volume is attractive in every way. For itself, and as a foretaste
of the great teller of tales, whom many people do still read, the book
is most acceptable.”

+ =Spec.= 101: sup. 707. N. 7, ’08. 160w.

=Cromer, Earl of.= Modern Egypt. 2v. **$6. Macmillan.

8–8125.

A two-volume work which sets forth “how this ancient land has been
policed, financed, and irrigated after the latest European models.”
(Lit. D.) It makes its appeal to the Englishman for its detailed story
of General Gordon and his mission to Khartoum; to the student of
history for the light thrown on European diplomacy and politics; to
the student of political science for the manner of solving difficult
problems and handling troublesome policies; to the student of
ethnology for the light thrown upon the race development question.

* * * * *

=A. L. A. Bkl.= 4: 133. My. ’08.

“Earl Cromer’s volumes are at once thorough, scholarly and
sympathetic.” C. L. Jones.

+ + =Ann. Am. Acad.= 31: 725. My. ’08. 600w.

“He writes with a largeness of view, a generosity of temper, and a
sense of responsibility which belong characteristically to the man who
has been at the helm of Egypt through his eventful and fruitful
quarter of a century.”

+ + =Ath.= 1908, 1: 345. Mr. 21. 1750w.

“The opinions of so acute and well-informed a statesman, even when not
on the scene, are of great value.”

+ + − =Ath.= 1908, 1: 376. Mr. 28. 3300w.

“It is and will continue to be the most reliable and illuminating
history of a momentous epoch in British foreign politics.” J: W:
Russell.

+ + =Bookm.= 27: 492. Jl. ’08. 1350w.

“No one has [told the story of English rule] so well, as Lord Cromer.”
J. W. Garner.

+ =Dial.= 44: 237. Ap. 16, ’08. 1300w.

“Since the days of Cæsar, Lord Cromer is the first great ruler who has
written his own story in such vigorous, clear and noble language.”

+ + =Ind.= 64: 747. Ap. 2, ’08. 1200w.

“It is the highest tribute we can pay to this book to declare that he
has manifestly carried out his noble purpose and he has related his
experiences with modesty, succinctness, and eloquence.”

+ + =Lit. D.= 36: 490. Ap. 4, ’08. 850w.

“Teachers of English would do well to weigh the style of these
volumes. A master of lucid statement and apt phrase, able to convey
his thought vividly and precisely in language which yet attracts no
more attention to itself than the dress of a woman of perfect taste.
The book is so noteworthy because the intellect and the character
which have gone to its making are so exceptional.”

+ + =Nation.= 86: 235. Mr. 12, ’08. 1550w.

“We are confident that Lord Cromer’s book, as a whole, would have left
a better impression upon candid minds had he refrained from his too
evidently labored attempt to justify his course in respect to the
governor generalship appointment and the Zobeir episode.” C. R.
Miller.

+ − =N. Y. Times.= 13: 149. Mr. 21, ’08. 5000w.

+ =N. Y. Times.= 13: 336. Je. 13, ’08. 270w.

“Should be read and re-read by all who have aught to do with the
government of dependent races.”

+ + =Outlook.= 89: 346. Je. 13, ’08. 2550w.

“His story of his achievements is well worth reading, well worth
studying.” Montgomery Schuyler.

+ =Putnam’s.= 4: 493. Jl. ’08. 500w.

“The chapters dealing with the financial and economic reforms in Egypt
are most interesting, and the whole is one of the most noteworthy
historical works of the past decade.”

+ + =R. of Rs.= 37: 508. Ap. ’08. 350w.

=R. of Rs.= 37: 637. My. ’08. 70w.

“Without attempting to pose as a political philosopher, he yet gives
us ... a number of principles of political action, which are all
marked by that sanity and simplicity of judgment, that broad and
masculine good sense, which has been the foundation of his success.”

+ + =Sat. R.= 105: 374. Mr. 21, ’08. 3200w.

“Valuable in a high degree from the historical side.”

+ =Spec.= 100: 374. Mr. 7, ’08. 2400w.

“He sees how the oriental mind works, and takes the necessary steps to
keep his own mind free from either prejudice or entanglement. [The
book] is throughout written, not only with the force, directness, and
good sense which would be expected from its author, but also with no
little insight and literary charm.”

+ + =Spec.= 100: 420. Mr. 14, ’08. 2000w.

=Cronson, Bernard.= Pupil self-government: its theory and practice.
*90c. Macmillan.

7–36886.

The scheme for pupil self-government as outlined, developed and
operated by a New York principal. Ethical as well as civic training is
insured through the author’s methods. The book is fully illustrated,
and furnished with blank pages for notes.

* * * * *

“Not entirely satisfactory because of its scrappy character, but
suggestive and especially useful as there are no other books on the
subject and only occasional brief magazine articles.”

+ − =A. L. A. Bkl.= 4: 175. Je. ’08.

“The principal who is interested in the subject will find in this book
a very definite statement as to methods and as to conditions essential
for success.”

+ =Nation.= 86: 399. Ap. 30, ’08. 110w.

=Crooker, Rev. Joseph Henry.= Church of today: a plea. *75c. Pilgrim
press.

8–12536.

A practical treatment of the church problem, of the obstacles in the
way of the attainment of the church’s ideals, of religion as a
corporate life, of the church’s contribution to modern life and
inspiration, and of the functions of the church as a social
institution.

* * * * *

“Though the author is a liberal thinker, his work is quite
conservative in tone. It is a strong, able and earnest plea for closer
union of men and women for the carrying forward of the fundamental
truths of religion and the elevation of society to a higher and nobler
plane of existence.”

+ =Arena.= 40: 390. O. ’08. 300w.

“Is remarkable both for comprehensiveness and sobriety. The author
works up to the line of truth, and rarely if ever transcends it.”

+ + =Dial.= 44: 381. Je. 16, ’08. 370w.

“A modern and candid statement of the problem before the church.”

+ =R. of Rs.= 37: 756. Je. ’08. 160w.

=Cross, Victoria.= Religion of Evelyn Hastings. $1.50. Kennerley.

Evelyn Hastings’ religion evolved from childhood and girlhood
experiences is the religion of living, constant prayer. It is
materialistic inasmuch as it limits the omnipotence of God, and it
permits of dream communion with absent loved ones.

* * * * *

=N. Y. Times.= 13: 613. O. 24, ’08. 250w.

* =Crothers, Samuel McChord.= By the Christmas fire. **$1.25. Houghton.

8–33150.

A collection of wise and humorous essays by the author of “The gentle
reader” and “The pardoner’s wallet,” which will incite in the reader
as he smiles and chuckles a feeling of peace and good will toward all
his fellows. Besides the Bayonet-poker, Christmas and the literature
of disillusion, Christmas and the spirit of democracy, with their
hopeful and kindly Christmas philosophy, the book contains the essays,
The ignominy of being grown-up and On being a doctrinaire.

* * * * *

“A new volume of those charming, humorous, observant papers of his,
which often lead one nowhere in particular, but benefit him none the
less all the way.”

+ =Ind.= 65: 1173. N. 19, ’08. 80w.

“Although the spirit of Dr. Crother’s style is optimistic and hopeful,
there is an undercurrent of whimsical warning for the contented.”

+ =N. Y. Times.= 13: 742. D. 5, ’08. 200w.

“One finds a wealth of entertainment which is not the less delightful
because it carries with it an abundance of intellectual profit.”

+ =N. Y. Times.= 13: 750. D. 5, ’08. 150w.

“Is quite good enough to take its place in the ‘Standard library of
pleasant books’ which some wise publisher will some day bring out.”

+ =Outlook.= 90: 661. N. 28, ’08. 60w.

=Crouch, Frances.= Feminine finance. $1.50. Dodge, B. W.

7–36412.

Here are set forth in amusing fashion the high-handed methods to which
two bachelor maids resort in bringing about the payment of a
promissory note which an unfortunate woman holds against her cousin.

=N. Y. Times.= 12: 653. O. 19, ’07. 30w.

“Entertainment of the lightest variety may be found by easily pleased
readers.”

+ − =N. Y. Times.= 12: 843. D. 21, ’07. 100w.

=Crowninshield, Francis W.= Manners for the metropolis: an entrance
key to the fantastic life of the 400. **$1. Appleton.

8–31014.

A humorous Baedeker to the social realm. It contains concise rules of
deportment for all the more important social ceremonies—“from a
tete-à-tete to a betrothal, a picnic to a funeral, a partié-carrée to
a divorce, an ushers’ dinner to a Turkish bath, and a piano recital to
a rout. It also contains excellent advice on the choice of a motor
car, a summer residence, a wife, or a brand of cigar.” (Preface.)

=Crowninshield, Frederic.= Under the laurel. **$1.50. Dodd.

7–34589.

A book of poems divided into three groups as follows: Miscellaneous
poems, Sonnets, and Character studies and narrative poems.

* * * * *

“Contain little that is distinctive, such qualities of sincerity and
imagination as they do possess are much obscured by faulty
expression.”

− + =Ath.= 1907, 2: 795. D. 21. 310w.

“It is a source of real joy to meet with a collection deserving, as
does Mr. Crowninshield’s, a generous welcome from the world of
culture.”

+ + =Lit. D.= 35: 875. D. 7, ’07. 200w.

“He is not sure enough of his rhythms, and is somewhat too fond of
unusual words to set the sensuous chords within us vibrating, but, as
a seeker after the meaning of life, perplexed at times, often
indignant, always courageous, he stands notably apart from the crowd.”

+ − =Nation.= 85: 590. D. 26, ’07. 260w.

“In his shorter pieces, where he is more narrowly impelled by his
idea, he is most nearly successful.” Christian Gauss.

− + =N. Y. Times.= 13: 290. My. 23, ’08. 250w.

=Crozier, Alfred Owen.= The magnet. †$1.50. Funk.

8–1779.

A novel which embodies the Wilmington lawyer’s methods of winning out
in a campaign against predatory wealth now looking for its greatest
triumph in a central government bank. Mr. Crozier’s aim is not to
injure Wall street’s useful and harmless business but to purge it of
its dangerous powers and practices, to end margin gambling, and the
demand for usurious interest rates. The book thrills with such
problems, and portrays a tigerish, conscienceless Wall street magnate
pitted against an honest, daring, invincible United States senator.
The battle is to the strong—the strong in courage and principle.

* * * * *

“‘The magnet’ is a book that should be bought, read and circulated by
every patriotic American between now and the coming election. This we
say in spite of the author’s amazing protection views and in spite of
his failure to realize that the more the government seeks to regulate
criminal corporations, the more those corporations will debauch
politics for the sake of the enormous revenue that can be wrested from
the people so long as they control the regulating force of government
and are able to continue their career of lawlessness.” B. O. Flower.

+ + − =Arena.= 39: 479. Ap. ’08. 5300w.

“His moral purpose in exposing financial iniquities in high places is
deep-seated and throughout the story it remains persuasive.”

+ =Lit. D.= 36: 417. Mr. 21, ’08. 200w.

“Of course it should never have been written under the head of
fiction ... but as a treatise on stock gambling the book has genuine
force, and perhaps is even not without its message.”

− + =N. Y. Times.= 13: 251. My. 2, ’08. 100w.

=Cruttwell, Maud.= Guide to the paintings in the churches and minor
museums of Florence: a critical catalogue with quotations from
Vasari. (Art collections of Europe ser.) *$1.25. Dutton.

8–18753.

A critical guide book, illustrated with numerous miniature
reproductions of pictures and frescoes.

* * * * *

+ =Ind.= 64: 1300. Je. 4, ’08. 40w.

“It is a painstaking and apparently accurate piece of work, and should
prove of great value to the traveller interested in art.”

+ =Nation.= 87: 41. Jl. 9, ’08. 80w.

“The criticism is helpful to the tyro as well as to the advanced
student.”

+ =Outlook.= 89: 624. Jl. 18, ’08. 300w.

=Cuenot, G.= Deformations of railroad tracks, and the means for
remedying them. *$2. Railway gazette.

8–3513.

“Gives the results of many experiments on the lines of the
Paris-Lyons-Mediterranean railway. The deformations studied include
creeping, the reduction of gauge on tangents, the spreading of gauge
on curves, the compression of tie at its supports, the tearing out of
screw spikes, the poor holding of the joints, and the vertical
deformation of the rail.” Engin. Rec.

* * * * *

“The various matters are discussed scientifically and in detail. The
mechanical work on the book is rather poor. The translation is also
somewhat awkward at times. A more serious matter is the entire
omission of an index.”

+ − =Engin. N.= 58: 661. D. 12, ’07. 700w.

“The monograph is such a valuable contribution to the subject of track
deformation that it deserves a very careful study.”

+ =Engin. Rec.= 56: 721. D. 28, ’07. 430w.

* =Culbreth, David M. R.= University of Virginia: memories of her student-life and professors. *$5. Neale.

A volume of reminiscences written by a “casual alumnus” who entered
the University of Virginia in 1872. He gives intimate pictures of the
working of the inner life of the institution—of its class room and
debating society, social and religious life, of its students and
professors, and its environment and ideals. Across the whole moves the
spirit of Jefferson, its founder and supporter.

=Cunningham, Brysson.= Treatise on the principles and practice of
harbour engineering; with 18 pl. and 220 il. in the text. *$5.
Lippincott.

8–21779.

“The book on ‘Harbor engineering’ is introduced by an historical
chapter tracing the growth of navigation with its necessary
concomitant, the harbor.... The second chapter is devoted to harbor
design and the effect upon such design of the configuration of the
land, the tides and winds and the climatic conditions of the place.
The next six chapters take up the methods and materials of harbor
construction.... Finally a chapter is given to channel demarcation,
signals and lighthouses.”—Engin. N.

* * * * *

“To the profession in general the discussion of the behavior of
structural materials in and about sea-water will be the most valuable
part of the book. In particular the study of the effect of sea-water
on concrete is worthy of separate publication.”

+ + =Engin. N.= 59: 650. Je. 11, ’08. 430w.

=Curle, Richard H. P.= Aspects of George Meredith. il. *$2. Dutton.

8–16941.

After an introduction which estimates Meredith as novelist and poet
and defines afresh idealism, realism and poetry, the author deals with
the following subjects: Meredith’s personality explained by atmosphere
and style, Philosophy of nature, Lyrical view of nature, Philosophic
conception of social problems, Insight into character, The eloquence
of Meredith, etc.

* * * * *

+ − =Ath.= 1908, 1: 449. Ap. 11. 200w.

“A blend of fun and poetry, and, especially, youth.” F. M. Colby.

+ − =Bookm.= 27: 454. Jl. ’08. 120w.

“Mr. Curle’s careful nuances of definition at times weary the reader
without pleasurably enlightening him.”

+ − =Dial.= 45: 18. Jl. 1, ’08. 350w.