“An interesting and impartial book on Japan. The book is decidedly worth reading.”
| + + | N. Y. Times. 10: 606. S. 16, ‘05. 1370w. |
“A Russian’s estimate of Japan is interesting. It is especially interesting, as in the present case, when it is given by a clever, keen-sighted Russian.”
| + | Outlook. 81: 234. S. 23, ‘05. 430w. |
“The narrative is lacking in literary merit and is at times incoherent, but as the book is a translation, a great many of the faults of style and composition may be due to that fact.”
| + — | Pub. Opin. 39: 479. O. 7, ‘05. 130w. |
Wollaston, Arthur Naylor. Sword of Islam. [*]$3. Dutton.
“This book is an enlargement of the author’s previous work, ‘Half-hours with Muhammad.’ The first half of the book gives the story of Mohammed’s life and teaching, the early history of Islam, and a sketch of the dynasties under which Islamic civilization reached its highest development: the second half is devoted to a description of the more important tenets of the Mohammedan faith and the beliefs of the various sects into which Islam is divided.”—Spec.
“Such statements are inexcusable, all being devoid of foundation beyond popular misconception due to ignorance.”
| — | Acad. 68: 800. Ag. 5, ‘05. 980w. | |
| + | Ind. 59: 751. S. 28, ‘05. 160w. |