+ + – Int. J. Ethics. 17: 125. O. ’06. 1140w. (Review of v. 1.)
“Exceptionally wide reading and a faculty of lucid arrangement in dealing with masses of detail are the necessary equipment for such a task, and to these Dr. Westermarck adds a four years’ residence among the country population of Morocco.”
+ + – Lond. Times. 5: 250. Jl. 13, ’06. 740w. (Review of v. 1.) + + – Nature. 74: 377. Ag. 16, ’06. 1320w. (Review of v. 1.) N. Y. Times. 11: 180. Mr. 24, ’06. 250w. (Review of v. 1 and 2.)
“Although this massive work is elaborately analytical and critical, it is none the less interesting.”
+ + Outlook. 82: 1005. Ap. 28, 06. 250w. (Review of v. 1.) Sat. R. 101: 821. Je. 30, ’06. 1260w. (Review of v. 1.)
Westrup, Margaret. [Young O’Briens.] †$1.50. Lane.
“A family of undisciplined young people from the wilds of Ireland, thrust for many months upon the society of a Scotch spinster aunt in a squalid little house in London, suggests a situation which might well draw tears from a stone.” (Ath.) “The transplanting is a hard trial for all of them, and not less trying at times to the aunt. The humor of some of the episodes is delightful.” (Critic.)
“Makes an enjoyable afternoon’s reading, but from a literary point of view does not begin to compare with ‘Helen Alliston’” Amy C. Rich.
+ Arena. 36: 218. Ag. ’06. 330w.