The adventures of a sailor aboard the slave-ship, Gentle Hand, on her last cruise in the year 1815, form the subject of this new romance of the sea.

Reviewed by Frederic Taber Cooper.

+ —Bookm. 21: 519. Jl. ‘05. 130w.

“In spite of its exaggerations, it is probable that one does not get from this story a very erroneous idea of slave ships, as they were in 1815.”

+ —N. Y. Times. 10: 315. My. 13, ‘05. 610w.

“Language somewhat surprising for the rough character he makes himself out to be.”

+Outlook. 79: 906. Ap. 8, ‘05. 60w.

“Mr. Hains’s story—one of pure adventure—is vivid and exciting.”

+Reader. 6: 473. S. ‘05. 90w.
*+Sat. R. 100: 600. N. 4, ‘05. 180w.

Haldane, J. W. C. Life as an engineer; its lights, shades and prospects. [*]$2. Spon.