“An invaluable contribution to municipal literature. Seldom does a writer so successfully justify an ambitious title; rarely is a sentiment, which to many must be a contradiction, so ably defended.” Charles Zueblin.
+ + – Dial. 40: 230. Ap. 1, ’06. 2470w.
“Every leader in city politics will find facts and arguments in this book to stimulate his hope and to pilot his activities.”
+ Ind. 59: 1342. D. 7. ’05. 1150w.
“The book is a really noteworthy contribution to a discussion of vital significance to all Americans.”
+ + – Lit. D. 32: 215. F. 10, ’06. 1030w. Nation. 83: 104. Ag. 2, ’06. 900w.
“The book can hardly take a high place in scientific literature. It can not convince anyone not already inclined to accept its conclusions. But there are many in that position, and to these the author’s evident sincerity of purpose, and even his determination to see only one side of the question, will make a strong appeal.” Alvin S. Johnson.
– + Pol. Sci. Q. 21: 341. Je. ’06. 1760w. Spec. 96: 266. F. 17, ’06. 120w.
Howells, William Dean. [Certain delightful English towns, with glimpses of the pleasant country between.] **$3. Harper.
To be led thru Exeter, Bath, Wells, Bristol, Canterbury, Oxford, Chester, Malvern, Shrewsbury, Northampton, and the country in between seems of itself pleasing but to see it all with Mr. Howell’s eyes, to catch the real spirit of each spot, to be shown at a glance the charm of each place and to enjoy with him the little personal adventures which he met with by the way is truly delightful. And should the reader wish to see with his own eyes, four dozen full page illustrations bid him look.