“Briefly the volume may be described as an excellent scholarly compendium of terrestrial spectroscopy brought up to date. The subject of astrophysics is barely touched upon. Of the seventeen chapters which the treatment includes, the first seven are devoted to what might be called ordinary spectroscopic practice, including the theory and use of the prism and the diffraction grating; the remaining ten chapters are given to more advanced and special problems, such as those occurring in the infrared and ultra-violet regions, spectroscopic sources, the Zeeman effect, spectral series, etc. Concerning each of these chapters it may be said that the problem is always definitely stated, the English is clear and simple, and the references to original sources are ample.”—Astrophys. J.
“The volume as a whole is characterized by a fine perspective and by always putting the emphasis in the right place. It should find a place in the library of every student of physical optics.” Henry Clew.
+ + Astrophys. J. 23: 170. Mr. ’06. 810w.
“The book, indeed, fills a gap in spectroscopic literature which has long existed. Notwithstanding the few drawbacks to which attention has been directed, the book reflects the greatest credit on its author.”
+ + – Nature. 73: sup. 9. N. 30, ’05. 680w.
Bangs, John Kendrick. [R. Holmes & co.]: being the remarkable adventures of Raffles Holmes, esq., detective and amateur cracksman by birth. †$1.25. Harper.
The conflicting traits and characteristics of Raffles and of Sherlock Holmes are strangely blended in this new hero, Raffles Holmes, who introduces himself as the grandson of the famous cracksman and the son of the great detective. His history and adventures as recorded by Jenkins, who is his Dr. Watson and his Bunny in one, are highly amusing. In the double capacity of thief and detective he enjoys a successful and spectacular career, for while the Raffles in him perpetually cries “Take” the Holmes in him thunders “Restore” and he does both to his own advantage.
+ Critic. 49: 284. S. ’06. 90w. + N. Y. Times. 11: 435. Jl. 7, ’06. 200w.