+ Springf’d Republican p9a D 5 ’20 120w
“Slight both in matter and in length, and not free from preciosity.”
+ − The Times [London] Lit Sup p801 D 2 ’20 50w
MIRZA, YOUEL BENJAMIN. When I was a boy in Persia. (Children of other lands) il *$1 (3c) Lothrop 915.5
20–7997
The author is a young man of Persian birth who served in the United States navy during the war. He begins his story with an account of his parents’ marriage, thus giving a glimpse of the Persian caste system as well as of marriage customs. Subjects covered in other chapters include: The birth and care of a child; Schooldays; Persian games, amusements and massalie (stories); Persian fasts and festivals; Persian rugs and rug-makers. The final chapter, Preparations for a far journey, tells of the departure for America.
“An unaffected sincerity and a ring of truth and intimate knowledge are the fascinating things in this story.”
+ Booklist 16:316 Je ’20
“This is a delightful book.”