Latrobe, Benjamin Henry. Journal of Latrobe. *$3.50. Appleton.
The notes and sketches of an architect, naturalist and traveler in the United States from 1796 to 1820. Following a biographical introduction by J. H. B. Latrobe are chapters on Virginia and its people; a visit to Washington at Mt. Vernon; Philadelphia, and the construction of the water works in the Schuylkill for the city’s water supply; the building of the national capitol and the designing of the navy yard, St. John’s church, and Christ church; and New Orleans and its people.
Am. Hist. R. 11: 477. Ja. ’06. 80w. + + Critic. 48: 285. Mr. ’06. 140w.
“Should find an honored place in every library.”
+ + Nation. 82: 387. My. 10, ’06, 410w. + N. Y. Times. 11: 5. Ja. 6, ’06. 470w.
“This journal is now a valuable source-book of American history, particularly on the social side. His observations are also highly entertaining, for he had a keen sense of the interesting.”
+ Outlook. 81: 941. D. 16, ’05. 240w.
“The most interesting passages in his journal are the shrewd characterizations of men and manners.”
+ Pub. Opin. 40: 59. Ja. 13, ’06. 290w. + R. of Rs. 33: 116. Ja. ’06. 130w.