“Mr. Cramp’s story is the result of considerable study and painstaking care, but it lacks ... that strong imaginative quality that makes its characters convincing.”
| + | Arena. 34: 221. Ag. ‘05. 350w. |
“An ambitious and gratifying bit of interpretation.”
| + | Dial. 38: 392. Je. 1, ‘05. 180w. |
“Written with conscientious care, but rarely touched by the charm of imagination.”
| + | Outlook. 80: 94. My. 6, ‘05. 60w. |
Craven, John J. Prison life of Jefferson Davis. [**]$1.20. Dillingham.
A former edition of this book was published in 1866. The author was surgeon at Fortress Monroe during the time of Mr. Davis’ imprisonment, and the volume gives a full account of the “details and incidents of his captivity, particulars concerning his health and habits, together with many conversations on topics of great public interest.” Copies of the official reports sent by the author to the commanding officer, concerning the prisoner’s physical and mental condition are given in full.
| Critic. 47: 188. Ag. ‘05. 50w. |
Crawford, Francis Marion. [Fair Margaret: a portrait.] [†]$1.50. Macmillan.