“The charm of this book is that the author has the power of communicating his ‘etat d’âme.’”
+ Acad. 69: 1236. N. 25, ’05. 260w.
“If the author had restricted himself to what he knew and saw, or was told on good authority, he would have made a noteworthy addition to the very limited number of works on his subject.”
+ – Ath. 1906, 1: 418. Ap. 7. 250w.
“Enthusiasm, spontaneity, kindly humor, and a sprightly style characterize the volume.” H. E. Coblentz.
+ + Dial. 40: 234. Ap. 1, ’06. 370w. + + Ind. 60: 873. Ap. 12, ’06. 180w.
“It is a real book, not a made book, that he has given us.”
+ + Lond. Times. 4: 422. D. 1, ’05. 430w.
“Would that Mr. Passmore had put all of his experience in simpler phrase. His command of verbal wealth and imagery too often leads him from standards safe astray.”