+ N Y Times p27 Ag 22 ’20 370w
“The Canadian part of the book is much the best.”
+ Outlook 126:378 O 27 ’20 40w
BINDLOSS, HAROLD. Wyndham’s pal. *$1.75 (2c) Stokes
19–16148
Harry Wyndham having inherited from his forefathers an old business enterprise of somewhat doubtful credit, along with a romantic, restless, daring temperament, sets out on a trading adventure in the wild lagoons, mandrake swamps, fever atmosphere, and mysterious dangers of the Caribbean coast. There is a girl back home in England, for whose sake he wishes to return wealthy and successful. He achieves his purpose, although in order to do it he has to deal with a dangerous, sinister, mysterious creature called the Bat, and has to compromise his honesty and honor. Found out by his bride and business partner he seriously undertakes reparation and re-establishes his own self-respect, as well as the respect of others.
“Men, and boys in their teens, will like this story.”
+ Booklist 16:242 Ap ’20
“Without being particularly exciting or particularly vivid, it holds the reader’s attention.”