Canada in its social, economic and political aspects. “Part 1, considers the rival races and religions, and gives a full and instructive view of the influences exerted by Roman Catholicism and by Protestantism. In part 2, the political life of Canada is described in ten chapters. The balance of power and influence forms the topic of part 3, and part 4, treats of Canada’s external relations, and endeavors to discuss the question of her probable future.” (N. Y. Times.)
“His book is a valuable contribution to our knowledge of a subject full of interest.”
| + | N. Y. Times. 12: 619. O. 12, ’07. 200w. |
“This volume written apparently for the French kinsmen of French Canadians, is both interesting and illuminating for us.”
| + | Outlook. 87: 359. O. 19, ’07. 360w. |
“This is an interesting book.”
| + | Spec. 98: 724. My. 4, ’07. 230w. |
Sigerson, George. Bards of the Gael and Gall: examples of the poetic literature of Erin, done into English after the meters and modes of the Gael. *$1.50. Scribner.
A second edition of this anthology of translated Gaelic poetry. “It follows the plan of the first edition in giving in historical series specimens of verses from the earliest known to that of recent times and in essaying to present them in the spirit, form, and structure of the originals. Several new versions have been introduced into this edition to illustrate different periods and show different styles.” (N. Y. Times.)