+ N. Y. Times. 11: 411. Je. 23, ’06. 880w.
“It might be termed the history of unbelief. It is comprehensive. But it is not marked by any notable philosophical insight or dramatic power.”
+ – Outlook. 84: 44. S. 1, ’06. 140w.
Robertson, Morgan. Land ho! †$1.25. Harper.
Angus McPherson, otherwise known as Scotty, “a man with a face like a harvest moon and the soul of a Scotsman” is the principal figure in several of the adventures narrated in Mr. Robertson’s new book of sea tales. “The sea, as Scotty and the rest of Mr. Robertson’s heroes know it, is a hard mistress, exacting a heavy toll of labor and sorrow and making little return; and as a whole Mr. Robertson’s book does not make cheerful reading.” (Dial.)
“His style is powerful, but his insight is always exercised on gruesome situations.”
+ – Dial. 40: 19. Ja. 1, ’06. 180w.
“As a whole the stories are very readable.”
+ Ind. 60: 455. F. 22, ’06. 300w.