“The book is of value also for its accounts of the disposition of Burgoyne after his surrender, of Arnold’s treason, and of the surrender of Cornwallis.”
| + | Dial. 38: 204. Mr. 16, ‘05. 170w. |
“His diary is, as stated, gossipy, redolent of army life and its trifling incidents. Well worth rescuing from the dusty obscurity of library shelves.”
| + + + | N. Y. Times. 10: 220. Ap. 8, ‘05. 1740w. |
“In its present form it should command a wide audience, its value to the modern student being increased by the intelligent annotations of its present editor.”
| + + | Outlook. 79: 95. Ja. 7, ‘05. 340w. |
“In this new dress ... these memoirs form a valuable addition to our source books of American history.”
| + + + | Reader. 5: 626. Ap. ‘05. 330w. |
Heigh, John. House of cards. [†]$150. Macmillan.
The pen-name John Heigh has aroused genuine curiosity among the lovers of a “morsel of mystery.” “The corrupt league between business and politics is the leading note, but the strength and grace of the story lie in the narrative of the life and portrayal of the character of Kriemhild West, of the friendship of Eliot and Cards, of the bluff, hearty and honest personality of John Heigh.” (Ind.)