Adams, I. William. [Shibusawa]; or, The passing of old Japan; il. by E. Dalton Stevens. †$1.50. Putnam.
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“The period selected is the early part of the last century, and the plot revolves about the struggle between the Shogun and the Mikado, ending with the victory and restoration of the latter. Shibusawa, a true Japanese warrior, son of a daimio, fought well both in war and love, and in the end won honors and the maiden of his choice.”—Outlook.
“The story, while for the most part descriptive, with little dialog and only ordinary fancy, lacks snap and fire, while perhaps a good general picture of old Japan.”
| + − | Ind. 61: 1493. D. 20, ’06. 70w. |
“For the most part the people and their actions seem to belong quite in their Japanese frame.”
| + − | N. Y. Times. 12: 144. Mr. 9, ’07. 380w. |
“The style of the book is somewhat too serious and prolix for a successful artistic effect.”
| − + | Outlook. 84: 680. N. 17, ’06. 90w. | |
| + | R. of Rs. 35: 122. Ja. ’07. 20w. |