“Among the best collections of essays of this day of their popular revival.”

+N. Y. Times. 12: 302. My. 11, ’07. 520w.

“Whether old or new or half new, the essays may be commended to the public as excellent reading.”

+Spec. 97: 791. N. 17, ’06. 420w.

Lucas, Edward Verrall, comp. [Forgotten tales of long ago.] $1.50. Stokes.

7–35046.

Twenty stories, from early writers for children, of a period ranging from 1790 to 1830, with three later contributions. “In the discovery of an anonymous production entitled ‘Lady Anne’ the editor finds his reward for much fruitless rummaging. We share his gratification, for it is a gem well worth preserving.” (Ath.)


“Interesting to the occasional child who fancies quaint tales, and to all students of children’s literature. Well printed and illustrated, and attractively bound.”

+A. L. A. Bkl. 3: 22. Ja. ’07. 50w.
+Ath. 1906, 2: 652. N. 24. 80w.
+Ind. 61: 1407. D. 22, ’06. 60w.
+Sat. R. 102: sup. 8. D. 8, ’06. 60w.