| + | N. Y. Times. 10: 68. F. 4, ‘05. 660w. |
“These letters are interesting as throwing side-lights upon that remarkably sensitive, artistic soul.”
| + + | R. of Rs. 31: 381. Mr. ‘05. 60w. |
Becke, (George) Louis. [Tom Gerrard.] [†]$1.50. Lippincott.
A series of episodes in the life of an Australian stockman who, after many and varied misfortunes, finds happiness thru a lovely girl whom he has rescued from an alligator. The setting is Queensland, and there is much local color.
“His new manner, because of its inequality, is inferior to the old: here and there he climbs almost to the heights; a moment later he has fallen into the mud of the ridiculous.”
| — | Acad. 68: 857. Ag. 19, ‘05. 320w. |
“If his people are stereotyped, the incidents of Mr. Becke’s tale are numerous, and mostly picturesque.”
| + — | Ath. 1905, 2: 74. Jl. 15. 300w. |
“The story contains the usual Australian elements of interest.”