“Gives, perhaps, as clear a general view as the reading public either desires or deserves. The work is entirely destitute of reference to authorities.” Andrew Lang.
+ – Acad. 70: 134. F. 10, ’06. 1330w.
“Mr. Carter gives no authorities and not too many details; hence his book will not supply the needs of real students of the subject. Nevertheless, the book will serve well as an introduction to the subject, being clearly and forcibly written.”
+ – Ath. 1906, 2: 12. Jl. 7. 350w.
“This is a very valuable short study of an interesting and in some respects a difficult subject.”
+ + Critic. 48: 470. My. ’06. 180w.
“This little volume is full of suggestion and value.”
+ Ind. 60: 743. Mr. 29, ’06. 240w.
“The society may be congratulated on a carefully prepared and valuable volume.”