Reviewed by Cyrus L. Sulzberger.
– – Charities. 115: 924. Mr. 31, ’06. 5830w.
“The book reads well, and one is struck by the author’s skill in condensation where the temptation to more or less diffuse writing must have been very great.” Frederick Austin Ogg.
+ + Dial. 40: 258. Ap. 16, ’06. 440w. Ind. 60: 983. Ap. 26, ’06. 710w.
“The book would make an even more favorable impression if the footnotes did not sometimes indicate a lack of discrimination in the use of materials. It may be accepted, however, as a trustworthy general guide; and to college debating societies ... it should prove a godsend.”
+ + – Nation. 82: 280. Ap. 5, ’06. 190w.
“Mr. Hall writes with conviction, but not with prejudice or passion. He holds a brief, but his argument is sober and reasonable. Perhaps nowhere else can be found equally full and conveniently arranged statistics, and as good an epitome of legislation.” Edward A. Bradford.
+ + + N. Y. Times. 11: 141. Mr. 10, ’06. 1200w.
“He gives, with evident intention of fairness, both sides of the various questions he raises; but he reaches certain definite conclusions which he urges upon his readers. In some respects we think he argues upon false premises.”
+ – Outlook. 83: 577. Jl. 7, ’06. 630w. + + R. of Rs. 30: 509. Ap. ’06. 80w.