| + + — | N. Y. Times. 10: 214. Ap. 8, ‘05. 1450w. | |
| + | Outlook. 79: 501. F. 25, ‘05. 160w. |
“His book is probably the most reliable and authentic of any by an American author. The chapter on Panama which Mr. Scruggs adds to his book contains nothing that is new either in the way of history or of conclusion.”
| + + | Pub. Opin. 38: 254. F. 18. ‘05. 450w. |
“A volume full of interesting and valuable information.”
| + + | R. of Rs. 31: 509. Ap. ‘05. 120w. |
Seaman, Louis L. From Tokio through Manchuria with the Japanese. [**]$1.50. Appleton.
The immediate purpose of Dr Seaman’s journey to the front with the Japanese army was that of inspecting the sanitary and medical work among them. His experiences and adventures incident to that undertaking are most interestingly narrated in the present volume. His chronicles thrill with the spirit of Banzai Nippon, the shout of patriotism in the “Land of the rising sun.” He shows the course of law and order that transforms a Japanese citizen into a patriot and warrior, and points to the masterly preparation for war, based on scientific principles, which Japan has made a national business. The book is valuable for its generous amount of general information.
“Breezy, readable in the first degree. It is spicy and, like red pepper, is calculated less to irritate than to stimulate.” W. Elliot Griffis.
| + + | Critic. 46: 471. My. ‘05. 170w. |
“If Mr. Palmer’s book is taken as proof of Japan’s capabilities in destructive warfare, that of Dr. Seaman’s ‘From Tokio through Manchuria with the Japanese,’ is equally important as showing their constructive and conserving qualities.” Wallace Rice.