| + + | Am. J. of Theol. 9: 598. Jl. ‘05. 70w. |
“The author appears to have done very little original research, but he writes a readable style, and has made use of good sources of information.”
| + | Ath. 1905, 2: 271. Ag. 26. 130w. |
“We know of no other work of this character in which the combination of pleasing diction and abundant information is more satisfactory. Our author has depended largely upon Protestant authorities on matters connected with the Catholic church. The erudition of the author, his pleasing style and his spirit of equity give to the book a large value.”
| + + — | Baltimore Sun. : 8. Mr. 8, ‘05. 490w. | |
| + | N. Y. Times. 10: 139. Mr. 4, ‘05. 370w. | |
| + | Outlook. 79: 449. F. 18, ‘05. 190w. |
[*] “The book is a treasury of learning of a certain kind, but the learning is scarcely helpful. As a bibliography, indeed, the volume may be useful.”
| + — | Spec. 95: sup. 910. D. 2, ‘05. 190w. |
Dasent, Sir George Webbe. Heroes of Iceland; adapted from the translation of Dasent by Allen French. $1.50. Little.
A tale adapted from Dasent’s translation of “The story of burnt Njal,” the great Icelandic saga, with a preface, introduction and notes by Mr. French. It pictures Iceland in the tenth century, the old pagan life, the dawn of Christianity, and the struggle of mighty heroes.
[*] “In his comprehensive introduction as well as his notes, the author gives a thoro setting.”