| + | R. of Rs. 31: 768. Je. ‘05. 180w. |
John Van Buren, politician, [†]$1.50. Harper.
“‘John Van Buren, politician,’ is a young up-state lawyer, who comes to New York, joins Tammany hall, wins the favor of Boss ‘Coulter,’ and is sent to the state legislature, where he is speedily made acquainted with the darker aspects of legislative life. The story of his adventure in politics and of his lovemaking ... is told in a volume that is a curious combination of novel and guide to the sights of New York.”—Outlook.
“The book has no style, and but slight interest considered as a story. Its implied ethics, moreover, are of a highly dubious character.” Wm. M. Payne.
| — | Dial. 39: 114. S. 1, ‘05. 120w. | |
| N. Y. Times. 10: 166. Mr. 18, ‘05. 360w. |
“Were it not for its intimate portrayal of the methods whereby Tammany achieves political success, it would be of little value or interest.”
| + | Outlook. 79: 653. Mr. 11. ‘05. 140w. |
“The picture of the sessions of the general assembly at Albany is graphic and possibly true to the life, although the coloring is probably too strong and the lines too heavy.”
| + — | Pub. Opin. 38: 549. Ap. 8, ‘05. 150w. |
“The book does not preach anything, clean politics or foul; it simply reflects conditions as a keen observer would find them.”