+ Dial. 40: 155. Mr. 1, ’06. 100w. + Lit. D. 32: 492. Mr. 31. ’06. 490w.
Reviewed by Louise Collier Willcox.
+ – North American. 182: 926. Je. ’06. 160w.
“Nothing that Mr. Tarkington has written so clearly shows his gain in power as ‘The conquest of Canaan.’ Is a beautiful story, and it has the distinction too, in this day of clamorous and ill-judged titles, of possessing one that is exceptionally simple, strong and fitting.”
+ + Reader. 7: 224. Ja. ’06. 610w.
Taylor, Bert Leston. Charlatans. †$1.50. Bobbs.
A young neophyte of the provinces is one day visited by Enlightenment, more substantially known as Mrs. Maybury, who discovers in the country maid great musical genius. This story tells of the planning and sacrifices on the part of the farmer parents to send their Hope to the city for instruction, of her kindly reception there, many friends, and hard work. There is a fresher atmosphere with the Bohemian setting and a more spiritual sympathy for fellow mortals, than tales of the artist’s world usually possess.
“This is a bright, entertaining novel that will appeal to the general reader as a pleasing story of present-day life.”
+ Arena. 36: 683. D. ’06. 420w.