+ N. Y. Times. 11: 672. O. 13, ’06. 330w.

“A tragical and melodramatic story of real power although without much literary grace.”

+ – Outlook. 84: 583. N. 3, ’06. 110w.

Stanwood, Edward. James Gillespie Blaine. **$1.25. Houghton.

“Mr Stanwood was perhaps better equipped for the work than any other writer in the country He excels ... in the kind of fairness that consists in treating respectfully the men and views one opposes.” William Garrott Brown.

+ + Am. Hist. R. 11: 701. Ap. ’06. 1160w.

“Even if Mr. Stanwood’s friendliness toward his theme carries him occasionally near to the limits of special pleading, he has in the large performed his task with marked success and skill.” M. A. De Wolfe Howe.

+ + – Atlan. 97: 113. Ja. ’06. 420w.

“He has written a very admirable condensed account of Mr. Blaine, and one which will be read with keen interest for its impartiality, insight and instructiveness.” H. T. P.

+ + Bookm. 22: 513. Ja. ’06. 1570w. + Dial. 40: 49. Ja. 16, ’06. 540w.