| − − + | Ath. 1907, 1: 583. My. 11. 260w. |
“The text ... is the merest hack work ... though readable enough. One may gather from the whole some notion at least of what the Escorial is like and what it signifies in history.”
| + − | N. Y. Times. 12: 480. Ag. 3, ’07. 390w. | |
| Outlook. 86: 526. Jl. 6, ’07. 80w. | ||
| + | Spec. 98: 1008. Je. 29, ’07. 150w. |
Calvert, Albert Frederick. Seville: an historical and descriptive account of The pearl of Andalusia. (Spanish ser.) *$1.25. Lane.
7–32150.
One of Mr. Calvert’s series on Spain. Seville, “great because of her past, and actual because of her vivid present,” (Outlook) is treated historically with emphasis placed upon the preservation by the Christians of the memorials of Moslem occupation. There is an account of the artists of Seville, including, prominently, Murillo. The illustrations include a view of the city from various points of view, its buildings, and fully sixty reproductions of famous works of art.
| + | Nation. 85: 443. N. 14, ’07. 80w. |
“This book should appeal alike to the tourist, artist, archaeologist, and historical student.”
| + + | Outlook. 87: 272. O. 5, ’07. 270w. |