“The rapid narrative style, plentifully seasoned with personal details quite upholds the claim of the publishers that the book is ‘as readable as a spirited romance.’”
| + | N. Y. Times. 12: 702. N. 2, ’07. 280w. |
Morgan, James. Theodore Roosevelt: the boy and the man. $1.50. Macmillan.
7–31182.
A simple, straightforward, withal complete sketch of our president, showing the rounds by which he did ascend to the present heights from which he defends and promulgates America’s sturdiest democratic principles. “Its aim is to present a life of action by portraying the varied dramatic scenes in the career of a Man who still has the enthusiasm of a Boy, and whose energy and faith have illustrated before the world the spirit of Young America.”
“Written in a mechanical style and without originality but will be useful until replaced by a better work.”
| + − | A. L. A. Bkl. 3: 196. N. ’07. |
“The book is one that will appeal to the ‘plain people.’”
| + | Lit. D. 35: 614. O. 26, ’07. 350w. | |
| + | Lit. D. 35: 917. D. 14, ’07. 70w. |