In sketching the life of Columbus for the “Heroes of American history” series, special effort has been made to accentuate the well verified facts in the great discoverer’s career. Meagre facts only are recorded of his youth, but from his arrival at the “hospitable portal of La Rabida” the narrative proceeds on surer authority. The author shows the character of Columbus in public and private relations, and possesses him with the attributes which render him a worthy hero for sane worship.
“A life of the great discoverer well calculated to interest young people in his personality.”
+ Critic. 48: 473. My. ’06. 80w. + Ind. 61: 1408. D. 13, ’06. 20w.
“Mr. Ober’s book has one great charm, however, which bursts out occasionally in a way that whets the appetite for more. He has apparently followed in the footsteps of Columbus.”
+ – N. Y. Times. 11: 144. Mr. 10, ’06. 820w. + R. of Rs. 33: 507. Ap. ’06. 70w.
Ober, Frederick Albion. Ferdinand De Soto, and the invasion of Florida. **$1. Harper.
Uniform with the “Heroes of American history” series. A vivid portrayal of the varying fortunes of De Soto and his band which lends the charm of romance to the historical facts of the memorable expedition. The book is illustrated with reproductions of old pictures and a map showing the course of De Soto’s journeys thru Mexico, Florida and Cuba.
+ Ind. 61: 1408. D. 13, ’06. 20w. + Nation. 83: 513. D. 13, ’06. 40w.