“An appreciation which is rich on every page with a just and sympathetic understanding of the man’s nature.”

+ +Ath. 1906, 2: 821. D. 29. 2400w.

“The book brings out with fine judgment and skill Powell’s love for literature, folklore and art, but is less successful in showing that history was his special province.”

+Eng. Hist. R. 22: 204. Ja. ’07. 230w.

“Mr. Elton’s book would have been much improved by the compression necessary to bring it into a narrower compass.”

+ −Lond. Times. 5: 424. D. 21, ’06. 2440w.

“The present memoir is clever and interesting, but somewhat too diffuse. A valuable, vivid record of a life which deserves to be held in memory and honor.”

+ + −Nation. 84: 311. Ap. 4, ’07. 2440w.

“The book is a master tonic.”

+ +Sat. R. 102: 775. D. 22, ’06. 1340w.