Miss Singleton’s “Holland” is a book of extracts compiled upon the plan of her books on London, Paris, etc.—excerpts being taken from prominent writers’ works. The book is divided into six parts, as follows: The country and race, History, Descriptions, Manners and customs, Painting and statistics.
“It gives us expert description and criticism.... is therefore an admirable supplement to all the guide-books.”
+ + Critic. 49: 96. Jl. ’06. 130w. Dial. 40: 302. My. 1, ’06. 40w. + Outlook. 82: 810. Ap. 7, ’06. 70w. Pub. Opin. 40: 543. Ap. 28, ’06. 100w.
Skae, Hilda T. Life of Mary, Queen of Scots. *$1.25. Lippincott.
“So many and so elaborately controversial have been most of the numerous works recently published upon Mary Stuart, that it is hardly possible not to welcome as a relief a little volume like this, which takes a very great deal—including Mary’s essential goodness—for granted, and tells the familiar old story in the spirit and language of romance.”—Spec.
Critic. 48: 91. Ja. ’06. 40w.
“A narrative bringing out into strong relief the sentimental and pathetic features is what she provides.”
+ – N. Y. Times. 10: 633. S. 30, ’05. 390w.