“Fournier d’Albe writes perfect English, agreeably and lucidly: and his book could be mastered by an intelligent boy. It would be easier to read, however, if the author would not interrupt his train of thought with paragraphs and even pages whose substance, however essential to the whole theory, forms no part of the matter he is endeavoring to communicate in the particular context.”
| + + − | Nation. 84: 205. F. 28, ’07. 680w. |
“A glance at the table of contents of this book is sufficient to show that it fills an acute want at the present time. In making this attempt, the author is to be congratulated both on the choice of his subject and the skill and originality he has displayed in accomplishing it. It is a relief to find that the treatment, though popular, is to the point, and little or nothing is said of these vague and vast speculations as to the ultimate constitution of matter which have unfortunately become identified with the words ‘the electronic theory.’” F. S.
| + + − | Nature. 75: 292. Ja. 24, ’07. 660w. |
“A lucid popular account of the main outlines of the electron theory as it exists at the present day.”
| + | Spec. 98: 20. Ja. 5, ’07. 120w. |
Fowler, Nathaniel Clark, jr. Starting in life: what each calling offers ambitious boys and young men; il. by Charles Copeland. **$1.50. Little.
Descriptive note in Annual, 1906.
“In view of the excellent purpose of the book, and of the general success with which that purpose is carried out, it may be unimportant to point out the slight defects of arrangement which we find in it.”
| + + − | Outlook. 85: 767. Mr. 30, ’07. 250w. |