(Eng ed 19–11975)
“The author, a Polish Jewess born at Posen, describes her experiences at various Prussian schools, ending with a finishing school in Berlin.” (Spec) “The latter half of the book gives the reader a clear picture of commonplace life in Germany today—the homes, the food, the amusements. The author is continually contrasting them, greatly to the disadvantage of Germany, with what she has found in England.” (Springf’d Republican)
+ N Y Times 25:10 Jl 18 ’20 200w
“She writes temperately, and her indictment of the relentless Prussian school system is all the more effective on that account.”
+ Spec 122:368 Mr 22 ’19 130w
“Among the books which aim to give enlightenment regarding prewar Germany one volume stands out for the seemingly naive impression of unpleasantness that it gives. This is ‘German days.’”
+ Springf’d Republican p6 Ag 16 ’20 700w
GEROULD, GORDON HALL. Youth in Harley. *$2 (1½c) Scribner
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