KELLOGG, CHARLOTTE (HOFFMAN) (MRS VERNON LYMAN KELLOGG). Mercier; the fighting cardinal of Belgium. *$2 (4½c) Appleton

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The author is well known for her work with the Commission for relief in Belgium. Brand Whitlock has written a brief foreword for her book, parts of which have appeared in the Atlantic Monthly, Outlook and Delineator. There are ten chapters: The fighting cardinal; From boy to cardinal; Pastoral letters to an imprisoned people; The cardinal and Rome in war-time; The good shepherd; The cardinal versus the governor general; The cardinal at home; After the armistice—the visit to America; Trenchant sayings of the cardinal; Text of the Christmas pastoral, patriotism and endurance. A short bibliography of Cardinal Mercier’s works concludes the book.


Booklist 16:310 Je ’20

“The book is brilliantly written and is of the deepest interest.”

+ Boston Transcript p4 My 5 ’20 350w

“Much of it is fresh, vivid material; and all of it is presented in a delightful manner. The author has a literary gift that enables her to express herself gracefully and concisely; with taste and discrimination, she has also grasp of spiritual values.”

+ Cath World 111:687 Ag ’20 380w

“Mrs Kellogg’s little book, with its personal touches, forms a useful pendant to the Cardinal’s letters.” Muriel Harris