| * | + | N. Y. Times. 10: 821. D. 2, ‘05. 220w. |
[*] “A readable story, though not a high literary achievement.”
| + | Outlook. 81: 711. N. 25, ‘05. 110w. |
[*] “Is a very good story of its kind.”
| + | Pub. Opin. 39: 796. D. 16, ‘05. 210w. |
[*] “Charles Major once more shines through brilliant incapacity when he attempts ‘Yolande.’”
| — | R. of Rs. 32: 761. D. ‘05. 70w. |
Malcolm, Napier. Five years in a Persian town. [*]$3. Dutton.
“This is an interesting description of Yezd, ‘in the very center of Central Persia,’ where the author was for some time engaged in missionary work, and enjoyed unusual opportunities of mixing with all sorts and conditions of people. The experience of such a stay as he says apologetically, is not a traveler’s experience, but what of that?... the sympathetic picture of Yezd scenery, life, and manners which he has drawn with minute and vivid accuracy is as memorable as it is rare.”—Ath.
“The real value of ‘Five years in a Persian town’ lies in the sympathetic study of native character and modes of thought. In this respect Mr. Malcolm will not easily be surpassed, combining, as he does, keen insight and a curious subtlety of imagination with an incisive style relieved by delightful touches of dry humor.”