“It does one good to fall in with such a book as this, one that shows intimate knowledge of the subject it handles, and is yet free from pedantry or pretence; one in which the author’s glowing enthusiasm is tempered by judgment and discretion. From its earnestness and loving tone, you might suppose it the work of a tyro; from its moderation and respect for the opinion of others, it impresses you with the belief that the writer has pondered much, ere he gave his opinions to the world. Not that he is deficient in boldness; very far from it, he sometimes runs counter to the general voice; and—what is a far better token of moral courage—he does not minister to national self-love.”—Albion, New York.
“Gracefully and elegantly written, this work is destined to take rank with those masterly criticisms which have given the name of Ruskin such a world-wide reputation.”—New York Herald.
“Hardly a page of this book but abounds with thoughtful comment and valuable suggestion.”—New York Churchman.
“Next after Ruskin we are disposed to rank the author of Art-Hints.”—North American Review.
“Mr. Jarves has written upon a subject with which thought and taste, education and travel, enthusiasm and observation, have made him most familiar. He has written well, because with fulness of knowledge and clearness of expression. At times, his language rises into eloquence but it is always lucid, nervous, and harmonious.”—New York Times.
“Mr. Jarves’s views on Art are as remarkable for their calmness and good sense, as for their requisite appreciation of every form of genuine beauty.”—Courier and Inquirer, N. Y.
“A work which every American tourist in Europe should read carefully before setting out, and consult frequently while among the art-collections of the old world.”—Godey’s Ladies Magazine.
“A noble sermon on Art.”—Christian Examiner.
Parisian Sights and French Principles, seen through American Spectacles. First and Second Series. 12mo., with numerous illustrations. Price, $1.00 each.
“A better picture of Paris, in so narrow a compass, we have never seen.”—N. Y. Courier and Enquirer.