“The book contains a very large amount of information, and will be useful as a book of reference for those familiar with the subject, but it is very poorly arranged and there is a lack of emphasis on fundamental principles.” George F. Swain.
+ + – Engin. N. 55: 425. Ap. 12, ’06. 1380w.
“We have no hesitation in saying that Prof. Bovey in thus practically rewriting his book has considerably improved its value, both to the engineering student and to the civil engineer, engaged in the design of all classes of structures in steel and iron.” T. H. B.
+ + Nature. 74: 243. Jl. ’06. 640w.
Bowen, Marjorie. [Viper of Milan.] $1.50. McClure.
“The viper of Milan,” written by a youthful novelist of sixteen, outlines against a mediaeval background the black intrigues of Gian Galeazzo Visconti. The plot centers about Visconti’s destruction of Verona, his abduction of the Duke of Verona’s wife and the efforts of the Duke to rescue her, necessitating a round of treacherous adventure.
“While making no special pretensions to historical accuracy, it attains, from the standpoint of romance, an unusually high level. We notice with regret the numerous grammatical slips which disfigure an otherwise excellent style.”
+ – Ath. 1906, 2: 298. S. 15. 280w.
“The book represents an infinitesimal achievement, and it would not be serving Miss Bowen to pretend that we find special promise in it.”