| + + | Ath. 1905, 2: 76. Jl. 15. 490w. | |
| + + | Critic. 46: 191. F. ‘05. 150w. |
“By plan, selections of topics, and perspective of presentation, the work seems measurably suited to its objective purpose. The self-assertive American cannot refrain from expressing with regret but with conviction, his inability to endorse the judicial pronouncements or the philosophic standpoint of ‘The Americans.’ It is possible that we lack the gift to see ourselves as others see us; but we cannot candidly laud the lifelikeness of the portrait when we are introduced into its presence.” Joseph Jastrow.
| + — | Dial. 38: 145. Mr. 1, ‘05. 3900w. |
“The translation is ... written in a fluent style and betraying little of the awkwardness which attaches to so many translations and at once betrays them as such, a cursory examination of passages taken at random reveals not a few infidelities, inaccuracies and inaptitudes.”
| + + — | Nation. 80: 12. Ja. 5, ‘05. 450w. |
“The tone of the work is essentially optimistic. Of the two [’American traits’ and ‘Americans’] the latter is by far the most pretentious. It is comparable rather with such a work as Emile Boutmy’s ‘The English people.’ To defect of method must be added blemishes of misstatement and even errors of prejudice. There can be no doubt that it renders a distinct service to the readers of both countries. Seldom have we seen such a complete record of American achievement, individual and national, as is embodied in the pages dealing with the concrete facts of our development.”
| + + — | Outlook. 79: 446. F. 18, ‘05. 970w. |
“One of the most thoughtful, valuable dissections of American national character by a foreigner is ‘The Americans.’”
| + + | R. of Rs. 31: 382. Mr. ‘05. 210w. |
“The book is a typical specimen of the best German method. The whole book is an admirable defence of what is best in American life, but at the same time there is a wholesome suggestion of that other side.”