Cowan, Rev. Henry. John Knox, the hero of the Scottish reformation, 1505-1572. [**]$1.35. Putnam.
In this seventh volume in the “Heroes of the reformation” series, the writer has aimed to “describe those portions of the career of Knox which are most likely to be of general interest: to place his life-work in its historical setting.” This he has done, giving a clear picture of the reformer and his times. References to original authorities are given in foot-notes and there is a complete index.
“Both popular and scholarly.”
| + + | Bib. World. 26: 400. N. ‘05. 70w. |
“While less piquant than Lang’s, is perhaps the better book for the student. With a quick penetration into the particular subject or episode in hand, a strong grasp of the situation, and with clear and rapid movement of style, he makes a good story as well as a trustworthy one.”
| + + | Critic. 47: 381. O. ‘05. 110w. |
“The author is an advocate, but he is fair, dignified, and moderate in his advocacy of Knox’s side of these questions and of the general course of his conduct as a Puritan leader.” Charles H. Cooper.
| + + — | Dial. 39: 206. O. 1, ‘05. 840w. | |
| + + | Lond. Times. 4: 190. Je. 16. ‘05. 210w. |
“Dr. Cowan’s way of looking at Knox is, of course, not Mr. Lang’s way. Naturally Dr. Cowan’s biography is less interesting.”
| + — | N. Y. Times. 10: 432. Jl. 1, ‘05. 650w. |