“His estimates of these historical characters, expressed with the utmost frankness and evident sincerity, make ‘readable footnotes to history.’”
+ R. of Rs. 33: 764. Je. ’06. 250w.
Wise, John Sergeant. Treatise on American citizenship. $3. Thompson.
A book dealing with the primary rights, duties, and privileges of the American citizen and analyzing the peculiar dual system—federal and state—under which he lives. There are seven parts to the treatise: Of citizenship generally; How American citizenship may be acquired; Of the obligations and duties of the citizens to the nation and the state; Of the rights, privileges and immunities of the citizen; Privileges and immunities under the war amendments; Of the protection of citizens abroad; Of expatriation, aliens and who may not become citizens.
“While Mr. Wise has given us here a useful and valuable work, it must be said that it leaves much to be desired and that there is still room for a comprehensive text on the law of citizenship.” Frank Hamsher.
+ – Ann. Am. Acad. 28: 356. S. ’06. 670w.
“As a popular summary of the more important features of our system, the book will be found useful. It is marked by great fairness and freedom from bias of any kind.”
+ + Nation. 82: 451. My. 31, ’06. 310w.
“It is a very useful book, showing a great deal of patient industry, and a clear and sound judgment in dealing with authorities.” Edward Cary.