Colegrove, William. Hartford; an epic poem. $1.25. Badger, R. G.
An epic poem modeled upon the Æneid, which presents the early history of Hartford, Connecticut and sings of arms and the colony’s founders.
Collier, The Hon. John. Art of portrait painting. *$3.50. Cassell.
In this practical treatise for the student and professional painter, the subject is treated from a threefold point of view: The historical, The aims and methods of the great masters, and The practice of portrait painting. The illustrations include forty or more portraits painstakingly reproduced from some of the world’s best work.
“No man of our day could write of his subjects more agreeably, sanely, or with more intimate knowledge, nor produce a volume so likely to gain the attention of the general public.”
+ + Acad. 70: 525. Je. 2, ’06. 500w.
“Much personal suggestion is also admitted by the pleasantly colloquial manner of the book, and the attitude throughout is marked by common sense, definite opinions and an open-minded inclination for progress and novelty coupled with a sufficient conservatism.”
+ – Int. Studio. 30: sup. 54. D. ’06. 330w. + N. Y. Times. 11: 379. Je. 9, ’06. 640w.
Collins, Archie Frederick. Wireless telegraphy: its history, theory and practice. *$3. McGraw.