| + − | Ath. 1906, 2: 469. O. 20. 2100w. |
“The most that can be said for the book is that it furnishes illustrations not only of the character and activities of Archbishop King, but also of some of his contemporaries and of Irish life and politics.”
| + | Ind. 62: 1212. My. 23, ’07. 330w. |
“He has done his work with care. The notes are generally accurate and sufficient.”
| + − | Lond. Times. 5: 335. O. 5, ’06. 1270w. |
“The autobiography is interesting, and throws valuable light on contemporary social conditions, as do the letters.”
| + − | Sat. R. 103: 402. Mr. 30, ’07. 250w. |
King, William Benjamin. Giant’s strength. †$1.50. Harper.
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Paul Trafford, the giant of the tale, is a rich coal king. The forcing process that has made him a monopolist has been sheltered behind the law, and when the necessary laws did not exist he bought legislatures to pass them. The machinery of his system crushes one Roger Winship whose family is a living judgment upon Trafford’s methods and success. The dramatic element and the strong ethical lesson are to be found in the romance which springs up between the daughter of Trafford and Roger Winship’s son, both of whom are ready to renounce their life happiness for the principle which renders it impossible for young Winship to accept one penny of Trafford’s wealth.