A history of free education in the city of New York, authorized by the board of education and written by its secretary. The book celebrates the centenary of the founding of the New York free school system and the proceeds are to go to the public school teachers’ retirement fund. The history of the free school society and of the public school society which succeeded it in 1826 are given, also an account of other schools, all of which were finally merged into the existing system. The story of the establishment and success of school libraries is told in detail. There are portraits, illustrations, and an introduction by Seth Low.
“The book meets a distinct need.” Henry Davidson Sheldon.
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| N. Y. Times. 10: 148. Mr. 11, ‘05. 1730w. (Abstract of contents.) | ||
| R. of Rs. 31: 511. Ap. ‘05. 80w. |
Palmer, Frederick. With Kuroki in Manchuria. [**]$1.50. Scribner.
The author, a newspaper correspondent of experience in Eastern campaigns, writes an account of his five months in the field. The book is dedicated to the Japanese infantry and their skill and readiness, and contrasted with the Russian war methods. The volume is illustrated by numerous photographs.
“His entire book is vividly written, and will be found as informing as it is interesting in its accounts of the actual fighting.” W. Rice.
| + + | Dial. 38: 9. Ja. 1, ‘05. 460w. |
“It is fascinating, this collection of field letters. This truthful and vivid portrayal is delightful.”
| + + + | Nation. 80: 14. Ja. 5, ‘05. 1630w. |
Palmer, William T. English lakes. [*]$6. Macmillan.