“A sympathetic chronicler has been found in Miss Macdonell who possesses the historical knowledge which is essential in treating of this district of France where every site has its story and association; she also has no little capacity for describing scenery and introducing the incidents appropriate to the locality.”
| + + | Sat. R. 103: 56. Ja. 12, ’07. 220w. |
“The blemishes are so really insignificant that we feel safe in recommending the book, with its pretty illustrations, to all who care for a fascinating subject.”
| + + − | Spec. 98: 121. Ja. 26, ’07. 200w. |
McFadyen, John Edgar. Prayers of the Bible. $1.75. Armstrong.
7–7187.
“Contains valuable devotional and liturgical material, together with discussions of the character and content of both Old and New Testament petitions.” (Ind.) It is divided into four parts; The prayers of the Bible, Modern prayer, The prayers of the Bible collected and classified, and Biblical prayers for modern use.
“It is a timely contribution to the understanding of the devotional elements in the Bible by an interpreter thoroughly in sympathy with the modern scientific and historical spirit.”
| + | Bib. World. 28: 159. F. ’07. 60w. |