“The genealogical interest of Mr. Morris has resulted in a collection of biographical details that must make the book valuable to all tracers of New England ancestry. Indeed, one criticism of the book as a book lies in its multiplicity of names and explanatory notes.”
| + − | Ind. 62: 502. F. 28, ’07. 390w. |
Elton, Oliver. Frederick York Powell: a life and selection from his letters and occasional writings. 2v. *$6.75. Oxford.
7–18309.
Two interesting volumes upon a man of large personality and profound knowledge, who for years, as tutor and professor, exercised great influence over the young men of Oxford and London. The first volume is devoted to memoirs and letters, and the second to writings.
“Mr. Elton has failed partly because failure was inevitable, partly because of a certain lack of sympathy with his subject; but he has one quality which is also his main defect—a fine impartiality.”
| + − | Acad. 72: 32. Ja. 12, ’07. 1280w. |
“The many-sidedness of the man has been well brought out; the attractive nature of his personality is excellently displayed; the facts of his career are correctly noted; his fugitive work has been tastefully brought together; and all the friends of York Powell—and he had a genius for friendship—will be grateful to Mr. Elton for placing this memorial of their departed friend in their hands.” H. Morse Stephens.
| + + | Am. Hist. R. 12: 648. Ap. ’07. 2100w. |