“Must stand for many years to come as the book of reference on the subject of ecclesiastical Gothic in England for all architects and archæologists.”
+ + + Spec. 96: 150. Ja. 27, ’06. 470w.
Bond, Octavia Zollicoffer. Old tales retold; or, Perils and adventures of Tennessee pioneers. *$1. Pub. House of M. E. Ch. So.
The annals of Ramsay and Putnam and later historical chronicles have been followed “with faithful and painstaking exactness” by the writer in these tales of pioneer life. “They will give the rising generation of Tennesseans more admiration and respect for the hardy and intelligent pioneers who invaded the wilderness and built up our western civilization.”
Bonner, Geraldine (Hard Pan, pseud.). Castlecourt diamond case. †$1. Funk.
Lady Castlecourt’s diamonds are stolen, and thereby hangs a detective tale in the relating of which six people participate. First the lady’s maid tells her story, then follow statements by the real thief, by Cassius P. Kennedy and his wife into whose innocent possession the stolen gems are thrust when the scared thief is forced to act quickly, by the private detective, and, lastly, by Lady Castlecourt herself who furnishes the key to a surprising situation.
“A detective novelette of some uncommon qualities.”
+ Lit. D. 32: 492. Mr. 31, ’06. 80w. + N. Y. Times. 10: 822. D. 2, ’05. 110w.
“An amusing detective story.”