“An introduction to the study of astronomy, written, not as a text-book, but with the intention of arousing the reader’s interest in this great subject, and stimulating him to the study of text-books.”—Outlook.
“On the whole, the book may be characterized as a fresh, up-to-date, and stimulating series of short essays on the worlds that people space.”
| + + | Dial. 38: 274. Ap. 16, ‘05. 320w. |
“The diction, moreover, is simple and direct. In all respects it is a book admirably adapted for the average reader.”
| + + | Ind. 38: 1421. Je. 22, ‘05. 150w. |
“The wonders of the universe are described in a fascinating way.”
| + + | Outlook. 79: 143. Ja. 14, ‘05. 50w. |
Irving, Washington. Selected works. $2.50. Crowell.
Five tiny volumes each measuring about two inches by an inch and a half include selections from “Tales of a traveller,” “Christmas sketches,” “The Alhambra,” “The sketch book,” and “Bracebridge hall” respectively. The books are perfect little models in thin paper, clear type and limp leather binding.
| * | + | Dial. 39: 389. D. 1, ‘05. 100w. |
| * | + + | Ind. 59: 1380. D. 14, ‘05. 80w. |
| * | + | N. Y. Times. 10: 730. O. 28, ‘05. 80w. |
| * | + | R. of Rs. 32: 752. D. ‘05. 60w. |