| + − | Acad. 72: 185. F. 23, ’07. 1760w. |
“From first to last there is not a disparaging remark or unkind word about anyone. The author in looking back on his eventful life has managed to remember only the pleasant incidents, and the consequence of this general good feeling is that his ‘Memories’ will be read with unqualified pleasure by those who do not share his political views, as well as by those who do. The book is certain to secure a wide public.”
| + + | Ath. 1907, 1: 247. Mr. 2. 1690w. |
“In some respects it is difficult to avoid the feeling that the writer has missed a great opportunity of producing a really valuable book, the great authority of which could not have been denied.”
| − + | Lond. Times. 6: 182. Je. 1, ’07. 620w. |
“A welcome addition to the numerous works of the same nature which form so important a part of our modern literature.”
| + + | N. Y. Times. 12: 236. Ap. 13, ’07. 510w. |
“We wish that he had been content to avoid a fashion too common in published diaries, and had not scattered so many ancient jokes and so much indifferent poetry about his pages. The whole tone and spirit of the book, in its optimism and kindliness, is instinct with charm, and there can be no lack of interest in the details of a life so full and distinguished.”
| + − | Spec. 99: sup. 463. O. 5, ’07. 450w. |
Burnett, Frances Hodgson. [Cozy lion.] †60c. Century.