“The account of Niels Lyhne’s boyhood has a depth of insight even in matters of sex that is rare in the romance writers. Later the narrative seems a little hurried and huddled as though vitality to exhaust his subject had gradually failed the author. But this uncommonly sensitive translation of a memorable book is cordially to be welcomed.” L. L.
+ Nation 110:sup488 Ap 10 ’20 200w
JAMES, GEORGE WHARTON. New Mexico; the land of the delight makers. (See America first ser.) il *$5 Page 917.89
20–6434
This is the third book about the southwest, a land he knows intimately, that Mr James has contributed to this series. California and Arizona were the subjects of the first books and he has found in New Mexico a theme of equal interest. As set forth in the long subtitle the aspects of New Mexico covered include “the history of its ancient cliff dwellings and pueblos, conquest by the Spaniards, Franciscan missions; personal accounts of the ceremonies, games, social life, and industries of its Indians; a description of its climate, geology, flora and birds, its rivers and forests; a review of its rapid development, land reclamation projects and educational system; with full and accurate accounts of its progressive counties, cities and towns.” Two interesting chapters deal with literature and art and among the illustrations are a number from paintings by artists of the Taos colony. There is a bibliography and the book is indexed.
“Like others of the series, a beautiful picture book.”
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JAMES, HENRY. Letters of Henry James. 2v il *$10 Scribner
20–6773