+Ath. 1905, 2: 229. Ag. 19. 490w.

“He does not, however, go very far behind the looking-glass.” Wm. Elliott Griffis.

+ —Critic. 47: 265. S. ‘05. 220w.

“The style of the book is clear, straightforward, and marked by ease and poise. It is the book for the hour; for the chief problems about Japan just now concern her real purpose and moral force.” Wm. Elliot Griffis.

+ +Dial. 39: 62. Ag. 1, ‘05. 390w.

“A large portion of the book would make an excellent school-text book.” Adachi Kinnosuke.

+ + —Ind. 59: 389. Ag. 17, ‘05. 170w.

“When he discusses Japanese history, Dr. Scherer is at once accurate and philosophical; and his descriptions of Japanese school, street, and home life in town and country afford instruction and entertainment.”

+ —Lit. D. 31: 625. O. 28, ‘05. 470w.

“It is perhaps the general view of the long education of the Japanese, though but slightly touching upon the philosophy which has nourished the leaders of modern thought and action.”