| + + — | Ath. 1905, 1: 551. My. 6, 2160w. |
“Above all, there is a style that stamps the book as more than a guide, yet takes nothing away from its usefulness.”
| + + | Ind. 59: 1111. N. 9, ‘05. 210w. |
[*] “Mr. Firth has a talent for description.”
| + | Nation. 81: 407. N. 16, ‘05. 1220w. |
“There are a few other references to people and scenes of especial interest to the scientific world, but the book will not be valued by these so much as for its bright narrative of literary and historical centers of Derbyshire, and its fine illustrations.”
| + | Nature. 72: 100. Je. 1, ‘05. 320w. |
“The drawings ... are singularly charming—are, in fact, when all is said, the best part of a very good book.”
| + + | N. Y. Times. 10: 356. Je. 3, ‘05. 710w. |
“The book is rich in literary associations and personal anecdotes, and is decidedly readable.”