A book for the general reader. In approaching the interpretation of the markings of Mars the author gives a brief historical summary of what has already resulted from observation, shows in what proportion the constantly changing canals reveal evidence of life, and presents what he has been able to draw of the Martian details, with a transcript of his notes made at the time of observation, and finally has made an imaginary sketch of how the world would look from Mars.
+ Lit. D. 33: 686. N. 10, ’06. 300w.
“A fascinating question is here discussed in a plain and thorough treatment for the general reader.”
+ Outlook. 84: 631. N. 10, ’06. 380w.
“The book is marred in one or two places by a rather savage personal attack upon a British astronomer in good standing, partly, apparently, on account of religious convictions. The book is interesting, and well worth reading to all these who wish to learn the opinions of various authorities on the most fascinating of all planets.” Wm. H. Pickering.
+ – Science, n.s. 24: 719. D. 7, ’06. 540w.
Morse, John Torrey, jr. Memoir of Colonel Henry Lee. **$3. Little.
“A timely contribution to Massachusetts biography.... The memoir, which is followed by selections from the writings and speeches of Colonel Lee, is hardly a biography, but rather a biographical sketch dealing with the subject’s early life, his career in the Civil war, and his connection with Harvard.”—Am. Hist. R.