A late “Beacon biography” which presents the life of this worthy historian in summary form, comprehensively viewing the man’s life and labors, “and because the theme was a man of letters rather than affairs, the qualities of an extended essay are more conspicuous than those of biographical narrative.” (Atlan.)
“This brief biography cannot be commended for accuracy, abundance of information, discriminating judgment, or literary merit.” F. G. D.
– – Am. Hist. R. 11: 717. Ap. ’06. 170w.
“One feels in the spirit and outlook which form the background of the little book the peculiar qualifications of Mr. Perry for undertaking what he has performed so well.”
+ + Atlan. 97: 117. Ja. ’06. 360w.
“One turns from it with the feeling that the picture is drawn in bold, strong lines, regretting only that fuller detail was not attempted.”
+ + Dial. 41: 43. Jl. 16, ’06. 250w. Ind. 60: 1548. Je. 28, ’06. 60w.
“Is one of the best, if not the best in the series.”
+ + N. Y. Times. 10: 897. D. 16, ’05. 150w.