“Many readers of these essays will be encouraged to undertake a more precise study of the physical geography of the sea from formal treatises.”
+ Nature. 74: 269. Jl. 19, ’06. 70w.
“His point of view shifts from the scientific to the poetical with no loss of balance. ‘The opal sea’ is, indeed, a fascinating book.”
+ N. Y. Times. 11: 180. Mr. 24, ’06. 230w.
“Written in an unostentatious yet brilliant manner, the least to be said of this latest work of Professor Van Dyke’s is that it forms an invaluable addition to the treasures of the bookshelf.”
+ Pub. Opin. 40: 410. Mr. 31, ’06. 310w. + R. of Rs. 33: 510. Ap. ’06. 60w.
“This is certainly a book to be read.”
+ Spec. 97: 238. Ag. 18, ’06. 280w.
Van Dyke, Paul. Renascence portraits. **$2. Scribner.
“These papers belong to a delightful class of historical writing and illustrate the opportunities it affords to those who combine ideas with scholarship. The few slips we have noticed are of no great moment.”