“We are indeed no nearer the solution of the problem of the origin of life than before this book was written.” W. P. Pycraft.
– Acad. 70: 500. My. 26, ’06. 1280w.
“He possesses neither the learning nor the clarity of mind which give value to Dr. Bastian’s treatment of the same topics, irrespective of his personal views.” E. T. Brewster.
– Atlan. 98: 421. S. ’06. 380w.
“It is to be hoped that he is more skillful with the test-tube than with the pen. His style is extraordinarily loose and awkward.”
– Lond. Times. 5: 123. Ap. 6, ’06. 1320w.
“While biologists generally will regard this presentation, like the earlier one, as failing to prove the author’s main thesis ... nevertheless, the volume will serve a valuable purpose as an excellent exposé of both old and new theories of the origin of life, and of a philosophy of nature which is growing in popularity.”
– + Nation. 83: 18. Jl. 5, ’06. 340w.
“An interesting book on a perennially interesting theme.” J. A. T.
+ – Nature. 74: 1. My. 3, ’06. 2200w.