It should not be forgotten moreover that these books are in constant process of revision and correction as errors and misstatements are discovered, and this is true probably of the works of all historians of standing and repute.
It may be pointed out also that those who advance these criticisms do not suggest the titles of other books which they would regard as unobjectionable. On this point they are absolutely silent.
The School Committee, therefore, having given due consideration to the matter, is of the opinion that the criticisms against these two books are not sufficient to justify their exclusion from the Authorized List, and directs that the City Council be so informed.
David D. Scannell.
Frances G. Curtis.
The undersigned, while in agreement with the foregoing report, is, nevertheless, of the opinion that the Board of Superintendents should see that in any future revision of these two books certain statements therein contained, which this report and the accompanying review do not approve, are omitted or modified by the authors or publishers.
Richard J. Lane.
FOOTNOTES:
[920] City of Boston, Proceedings of School Committee, December 18, 1922.
[921] The review is not included in this Appendix.