| + + + | R. of Rs. 31: 768. Je. ‘05. 220w. |
“‘The statesman’s year-book’ continues to grow in size, while its arrangement is developed in the direction of completeness and convenience.”
| + + + | Spec. 94: 682. My. 6, ‘05. 180w. |
Staunton, Schuyler. Fate of a crown. $1.50. Reilly & B.
A tale of the revolt which overthrew the monarchy of Dom Pedro in Brazil. The central figure is young Harcliffe who is secretary to Dom Miguel the leader of the revolutionists. His hair-breadth escapes on his way to the home of Miguel in the interior, and the following intrigue and adventure which culminate in the overthrow of the government supply the historical setting of a romance in which the hero supposes himself to be at the mercy of a rival—one who turns out to be a spy, a woman masquerading in men’s attire.
“The character drawing of the book is splendid.”
| + | N. Y. Times. 10: 524. My. 20, ‘05. 550w. |
[*] Stead, Alfred. Great Japan; a study of national efficiency. [**]$2.50. Lane.
“A compilation from Japanese sources of all manner of facts calculated to throw light on the achievements, aspirations, and problems of Japan.... Mr. Stead’s purpose, briefly, is to exhibit the efficiency attained by the Japanese in the various departments of life, and to show how this efficiency springs from the ‘earnest, thinking and eminently practical patriotism of the people.’ With this as a text Lord Rosebery contributes a foreword.”—Lit. D.
[*] “Mr. Stead’s book largely repeats his work ‘Japan by the Japanese’ published last year.”