McCrackan, William Denison. Italian lakes. (Little pilgrimages ser.) Il. $2. Page.
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“Mr. McCrackan first gives a brief general description of the ‘lakes of azure, lakes of leisure,’ and then takes up, one by one, the lakes themselves, the points of greatest interest upon or near their shores, and the journeys to be made from each.” (N. Y. Times.) “The picturesque towns and villa gardens on the shores are vividly described, and not only those which are famous the world over, but many which have succeeded in shyly hiding their loveliness from all eyes but those of the author, who has done his work with conscientious thoroness. The last chapters deal with people who had more or less connection with the towns on the lakes.” (Ind.)
“Enthusiastic, trustworthy, but not remarkable in style.”
| + | A. L. A. Bkl. 3: 169. O. ’07. |
“A very readable and not unprofitable book.” H. E. Coblentz.
| + | Dial. 42: 373. Je. 16, ’07. 220w. |
“He is enthusiastic and sympathetic, and every lake and island has for him its own special charm, its own distinctive beauties and its own historical or artistic associations.”
| + | Ind. 62: 1357. Je. 6, ’07. 230w. |