Ind. 61: 1401. D. 13, ’06. 60w. + N. Y. Times. 11: 889. D. 22, ’06. 310w. + Outlook. 84: 385. O. 13, ’06. 60w.
Hawtrey, Valentina. Romance of old wars. †$1.50. Holt.
With a background of war between the French and Dutch of Von Arteveld’s time, the author has built up a pathetic love story. Matthieu de Châtelfors and Huette de Richecour are betrothed at birth. Huette develops into a plain, passionate, rather shrewish young woman whom Matthieu delays marrying on one pretext and another. She is too proud to insist and time drags on. With a promise to marry her on his return, he leaves for the battle-field. There follows a romantic meeting with a pretty peasant girl whose refusal of Matthieu’s love arouses his determination to wed her. The curtain rings down on the death of the one and the repulse of the other at Châtelfors.
Hay, Alfred D. Alternating currents: their theory, generation and transformation. *$2.50. Van Nostrand.
A book for students and readers who are familiar with the subject both from practical and theoretical experience. “While the arrangement is logical, it is not systematic enough to make easy reading. Under the direction of a competent instructor, with proper laboratory facilities available, the book can be used as a text with excellent satisfaction.” (Engin. N.)
“It is undoubtedly one of the best books on the subject of alternating currents, and as a reference book for students, manufacturers and users of alternating current machinery it will prove exceedingly valuable.” H. H. Norris.
+ + – Engin. N. 55: 430. Ap. 12, ’06. 830w.
“The only drawback is that he has thus crowded the space devoted directly to the theory of alternating currents. These chapters should have been expanded or omitted altogether.”