“Written for English readers but interesting and will excite enthusiasm for the subject. Profusely illustrated with half-tones, good as to subject but poor as to execution.”
| + − | A. L. A. Bkl. 3: 43. F. ’07. |
“As regards quality, indeed, Mr. Hayden sets the standard all too low. The information given concerning them [early German or Italian masters] is the least satisfactory part of the book. The bibliography and glossary of technical terms are generally good.”
| − + | Ath. 1906, 2: 742. D. 8. 440w. |
“An admirable book, full of information, sound advice and pleasant reading. The sentiment of the sincere collector pervades the volume and the gold value is not, as is usual in collectors’ guide, made the first and last point of consideration.”
| + | Sat. R. 103: 150. F. 2, ’07. 100w. |
Haydon, A. L., comp. [Book of the V. C.: a record of the deeds of heroism for which the Victoria cross has been bestowed, from its institution in 1857 to the present time.] $1.50. Dutton.
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“Certainly a good idea for a boy’s book is this narrating the stories of exploits by which the Victoria cross has been won by soldier heroes. Some thirty of these narratives are included in this volume.... Altogether 522 men have been decorated by this cross, and some two hundred of these are alive at the present time.”—Outlook.