“Mr. Tylee’s more ambitious pieces have a certain careful timeliness, a skilful obviousness that gives them rather the attraction of an eloquent leading article than of poetry.”
| + − | Nation. 83: 440. N. 22, ’06. 250w. |
“Mr. Tylee’s chief fault is that he is a little inclined to monotony both in rhythm and imagery.”
| + − | Spec. 97: 296. S. 1, ’06. 370w. |
* Tyler, John Mason. Growth and education. **$1.50. Houghton.
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The author evidently agrees with Spencer that “man’s first duty is to become a good animal.” “While the book deals mainly with bodily growth and development, the writer is led naturally by his subject into the field of moral and intellectual culture. He recognizes the importance of character-forming agencies in all periods, but justly emphasizes the high school as the time of final determination.” (Dial.)
“Professor Tyler’s recent book ... comes, with rather unusual authority on account of the high scientific standing of the writer, and it is enriched by a broad view of the subject, and a certain warmth of treatment which adds greatly to the value of a book intended for teachers. We recommend it heartily to the library of every teacher.” Edward O. Sisson.
| + + | Dial. 43: 287. N. 1, ’07. 400w. |