“The especial value of this book is that the stories include legendary as well as historical events. Well written, though with no particular quality of style; beautifully made as to paper and print, but illustrated by poor colored pictures.”
| + − | A. L. A. Bkl. 3: 82. Mr. ’07. |
“It is not a history, if by that we mean facts and dates alone, but if we want motives as well, and the personality of the chief actors, then this thick ornamental book accomplishes its aim admirably.”
| + | Ind. 61: 1409. D. 13, ’06. 70w. | |
| R. of Rs. 34: 764. D. ’06. 60w. |
“It is eminently readable, a success, we would say, in what looks much easier than it is, telling a story in simple words.”
| + | Spec. 95: 1091. D. 23, ’05. 80w. |
* Marshall, Herbert Menzies, and Marshall, Hester. [Cathedral cities of France.] *$3.50. Dodd.
7–32829.
A finely illustrated book of French cathedral cities which serves to enlighten the stay-at-home tourist and to refresh the memory of one who has covered the ground.