| + | Spec. 95: 436. S. 28, ‘05. 240w. |
Klein, Felix. In the land of the strenuous life. [**]$2. McClurg.
Kindly impressions of the United States, its institutions and its people by one whose object was to see and describe the things of our land which might serve as profitable examples to his “poor beloved France.” The Abbe visited New York, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Peoria, St. Louis and the World’s fair, Pittsburg, Baltimore, Washington and Philadelphia, and also saw something of Canada. His volume is dedicated to President Roosevelt and is an author’s translation of his successful French work.
| * | + | Critic. 47: 580. D. ‘05. 110w. |
“The good literary style of the English version, made by the Abbé himself, and the highly entertaining character of the narrative, will no doubt make it a favorite in this country also.” Percy F. Bicknell.
| + + — | Dial. 39: 162. S. 16, ‘05. 2210w. | |
| N. Y. Times. 10: 719. O. 21, ‘05. 210w. |
“The wit and brilliancy that shine upon every page, and illuminate the acute judgments made by Abbé Klein, give a unique charm to the record, and will attract many readers.”
| + + | Outlook. 81: 681. N. 18, ‘05. 270w. | |
| * | + | R. of Rs. 32: 754. D. ‘05. 190w. |
Knapp, Oswald G., ed. Artist’s love story. [*]$3.50. Longmans.
The letters of Sir Thomas Lawrence, Mrs. Siddons, and Maria and Sally Siddons help to tell the story of the love affairs of the artist and the two daughters of the great actress. Both girls died early of consumption and Lawrence died a bachelor, but lived to break other hearts. The book is illustrated with lithographs and facsimiles taken from drawings and portraits done by Lawrence.