“A collection of nine essays.... Some of the subjects treated are: ‘What was Shakespeare’s religion?’; ‘A French Shakespeare (Balzac)’; ‘A nineteenth century Savonarola (Lamennais)’; ‘Cardinal Wiseman’s life and work’; and ‘Concerning ghost stories.’”—Cath. World.
“The ground covered is extensive, and the skill and versatility displayed are of the unusual order that we expect from Mr. Lilly. But whatever the topic, or whatever the attitude toward it, Mr. Lilly’s work is always interesting and instructive reading.”
| + + | Cath. World. 80: 830. Mr. ‘05. 160w. |
Lincoln, Joseph Crosby (Joe Lincoln, pseud.). Partners of the tide. [†]$1.50. Barnes.
A Cape Cod story in which “a small boy is adopted on the death of his parents by two maiden kinswomen, goes to school, and falls under the influence of the captain of a vessel in the coasting trade. After some years on board his ship ... they become the joint owners of a wrecking schooner. The interest of the story is pretty well divided between the young fellow’s love for a neighbor and schoolmate and his business success.” (Dial.)
“Without being remarkable, the book inspires a hearty liking.”
| + | Critic. 47: 285. S. ‘05. 70w. |
“It is in the sketches of New England character threaded upon the narrative that its chief attractiveness lies.”
| + | Dial. 38: 394. Je. 1, ‘05. 90w. |
“The book is rural drama of the sort that appeals to the rather old and the rather young.”