“The book is not pleasant reading, but may be a faithful picture. The story part of it is closely, carefully, and skillfully woven. Its satire is perhaps rather too patent to be as biting as satire ought to be.”
+ – N. Y. Times. 11: 674. O. 13. ’06. 470w.
Carling, John R. Viking’s skull. 75c. Little.
A popular edition of “The viking’s skull.” Mr. Carling has written a peculiarly interesting and thrilling story which involves the mystery centering about a crime, and the meaning of a runic inscription on an old Norse altar ring. The hero promises his mother before her death to find the criminal in whose stead his father is serving a life sentence. The father’s escape from prison and disappearance add to the mystery to be solved.
+ – N. Y. Times. 11: 195. Mr. 31, ’06. 320w.
Carlyle, Thomas. [French revolution.] 2v. $2.50. Crowell.
Uniform with the “Thin paper two volume sets.” The books are pocket size, with flexible leather binding, and are printed in large clear type on Bible paper. The frontispieces are respectively portraits of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
Carman, (William) Bliss. Pipes of Pan. *$2. Page.
Five recent collections of Mr. Bliss Carman’s poetry make up this substantial volume. They are as follows: From the book of myths, From the green book of the bards, Songs of the sea children, Songs from a northern garden, and From the book of valentines.