− Nation 111:350 S 25 ’20 330w
“All through the book Mr Maugham gives evidence of genuine sympathy and understanding for the Liberians and their problems.”
+ N Y Times p6 O 10 ’20 660w
“An excellent account of Liberia.”
+ Spec 124:248 F 21 ’20 180w
“This is a timely, interesting and valuable work, giving a fairly complete description of the Negro republic. It is written in a kindlier tone than has sometimes been employed by other writers on the country.” I. C. Hannah
+ Survey 44:310 My 29 ’20 320w
“Of this republic the present book tells us all that is to be told, and tells it well. Owing to difficulties and delay in publication, the book is a little complicated by two prefaces, and the editing or revision has not been immaculate. But, taken as a whole, it is a most interesting and informing book.”
+ − The Times [London] Lit Sup p132 F 26 ’20 1450w
MAUGHAM, WILLIAM SOMERSET. Land of the Blessed Virgin. il *$2.50 (5c) Knopf 914.6