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Volume I.

1905

Complete in a single alphabet

The H. W. Wilson Company

Minneapolis

CONTENTS

Cumulative Book Review Digest

Vol. I.December, 1905No. 10

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Announcements

The University of Chicago Press announces the addition to its list of publications of two new journals, to be devoted to the interests of the Ancient Classics; viz. Classical Philology, published for the University of Chicago, and the Classical Journal, published for the newly formed Classical Association of the Middle West and South. The former will contain scientific articles and critical reviews; the latter, articles and reviews of a more general nature, with special reference to the needs of teachers.

As usual, The Outlook’s illustrated Magazine Number for December is also its Annual Book Number, and this is in fact the seventeenth year of the appearance of such a yearly survey of the books of the season. In addition to a large number of pages devoted to a classified review of recent literature in its more important departments, there are special features dealing with notable literary personalities, and an article dealing with the American publisher and including a dozen or more portraits of the heads of the most famous American publishing houses. Half a dozen or more authors of note have been chosen as the subjects of personal articles, accompanied in each case with a portrait.

“Russia under the Great Shadow,” by Luigi Villari, is not only one of the most readable of the recent books on the realm of the Czar, but decidedly valuable. In Mr. Villari’s handsome and generously illustrated volume the reader will find a most interesting and temperate account of existing conditions in Russia, based on the author’s recent journey throughout the empire. It is comprehensive, impartial, well-reasoned and trustworthy, and will undoubtedly attract wide attention.

In the December issue of the “Political Science Quarterly” (Ginn & Company) Professor George H. Haynes of Worcester, Mass., discusses the tendency toward popular control of senatorial elections, and the methods taken in the various commonwealths for limiting the choice of the legislature in the selection of United States senators. Professor Frank Haigh Dixon of Dartmouth College describes recent attempts on the part of the states to regulate railways; and Mr. Royal Meeker analyzes the arguments advanced by supporters of the pending shipping subsidy bill. Other leading articles in the December Quarterly are “The Municipal Code of Indiana,” by Professor Fairlie of the University of Michigan; “Communistic Societies in the United States,” by Professor Bushe of Clark College; “Berlin’s Tax Problem,” by Professor Brooks of Swarthmore College; and “Private Property in Maritime War” by Giulio Marchetti Ferrante, Secretary of the Italian Legation at Berne, Switzerland.

List of Publications from which Digests of Reviews are Made

OTHER ABBREVIATIONS:

Abbreviations of Publishers’ Names will be found in the Publishers’ Directory at the end of The Cumulative Book Index.

An Asterisk (*) before the price indicates those books sold at a limited discount and commonly known as net books. Books subject to the rules of the American Publishers’ Association are marked by a double asterisk (**) when the bookseller is required to maintain the list price; by a dagger (†) when the maximum discount is fixed at 20 and 10 per cent, as is allowable in the case of fiction.

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The publications, named above, undoubtedly represent the leading reviews of the English-speaking world. Few libraries are able to subscribe for all and the smaller libraries are supplied with comparatively few of the periodicals from which the digests are to be culled. For this reason the digest will be of greater value to the small libraries, since it places at their disposal, in most convenient form, a vast amount of valuable information about books, which would not otherwise be available.

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The Cumulative Book Review Digest
Devoted to the Valuation of Current Literature
Digests of reviews appearing in January—December 1905, magazines

A

Abbey, Henry. Poems. 4th ed. [*]$1.15. Appleton.

“The content-matter consists for the most part of simple ballads, lyrics and poems for special occasions. In the present edition the author has brought together all his verse that he cares to preserve from previous editions and to these poems he has added a number of new compositions.”—Arena.

“The charm of his work lies rather in the pleasing lines that appeal rather to those who love the simple and quiet lays. Many of them are delightfully-told legends and ballads that will linger in the memory.”

+Arena. 33: 341. Mr. ‘05. 460w.

Abbot, Henry L. Problems of the Panama canal. $1.50. Macmillan.

Dating this discussion from the failure of the De Lesseps company, Gen. Abbot who is consulting engineer of the new Panama company, makes a technical study of the whole problem. He includes a “summary comparison of the routes of the old and new companies, a description of the physical conditions existing on the isthmus, the Chagres river problem, the disposal of rainfall in the basin of the stream, and the last chapter explains the plans proposed for the canal by the French company and by the former Isthmian canal commission, and the construction of a sea-level canal.” (N. Y. Times). Everything relating to the best possible canal construction is covered, and to aid in clearness, there are added a number of tables, maps, diagrams, &c.

“It would be difficult to find anywhere one better qualified to discuss the Panama problems than General Abbot.”

+ +Engin. N. 53: 645. Je. 15, ‘05. 340w.
Nation. 80: 459. Je. 8, ‘05. 120w.
+ + +Nature. 72: 394. Ag. 24, ‘05. 860w.
N. Y. Times. 10: 249. Ap. 15, ‘05. 100w. (Statement of contents.)

“Gen. Abbot has made a valuable contribution to the technical literature of the Panama canal.”

+ +N. Y. Times. 10: 275. Ap. 29, ‘05. 830w.
Outlook. 80: 394. Je. 10, ‘05. 130w.
+ + +R. of Rs. 31: 766. Je. ‘05. 300w.

Abbott, Jacob. Rollo books. 14v. ea. 50c. Crowell.

An attractive, new popular priced edition which retains the original “Rollo” illustrations and includes Rollo learning to talk; Rollo learning to read; Rollo at work; Rollo at play; Rollo at school; Rollo’s vacation; Rollo’s experiments; Rollo’s museum; Rollo’s travels; Rollo’s correspondence; Rollo’s philosophy—Water; Air; Fire; Sky.

Abbott, Lyman. Christian ministry. [**]$1.50. Houghton.

This new book of essays is based on two courses of lectures given by Dr. Abbott before the Yale and Pacific Theological seminaries. It answers the question, Why do people go to church?

“Dr. Abbott writes with vision, power, tact, and rare literary felicity.”

+ + +Critic. 47: 384. O. ‘05. 180w.

“It is a liberal view of the ministry and of the church, arising from a profound faith in Christianity, not merely as a form of teaching but as a power derived from a Person.”

+ +Outlook. 80: 390. Je. 10, ‘05. 270w.

“The book is pervaded by that newer and higher conception of religion that is becoming more and more prevalent, viz.: that religion is not ecclesiastical or dogmatic, but a living power in the heart of every individual.”

+ +Pub. Opin. 39: 413. S. 23, ‘05. 380w.
* R. of Rs. 32: 752. D. ‘05. 160w.

Abbott, Lyman. Industrial problem. [**]$1. Jacobs.

The William Levi Bull lectures for 1905. “The first lecture endeavors to define the industrial problem: the other three propose as the political solution, regulation; as the economic solution, reorganization; and as the ethical solution, regeneration.” (Outlook.)

Ind. 59: 811. O. 5, ‘05. 240w.
Outlook. 80: 692. Jl. 15, ‘05. 170w.

Abbott, Lyman. Personality of God. [**]30c. Crowell.

A widely discussed sermon preached before the Harvard students, in which Dr. Abbott gives his definition of God. He aims to show the honest, sincere and rational man who is confused by the difference of opinion between a certain school of theologians and a certain school of scientists, that a belief in the Fatherhood of God is consistent with an acceptance of a thoroly modern scientific conception of the universe. The binding is uniform with the “What is worth while series.”

Outlook. 79: 760. Mr. 25, ‘05. 30w.

“The combined simplicity and the power of this address are great. It is interpretative to a rare degree. One breathes ‘an ampler ether, a diviner air’ while reading it.”

+ + —Reader. 6: 241. Jl. ‘05. 200w.

[*] Abraham, Rev. W. H. Church and state in England. [*]$1.40. Longmans.

This history of the relation of church and state is written to aid the student of their present relations. The period preceding the conquest is first treated and the chapters which follow cover the Norman period, the troubles with the papacy from Henry II to Richard II, the beginning of constitutional church government, the growth of abuses, the beginning of reform, the subjection of the church to the state and later temporarily to the papacy, the Elizabethan settlement, the Puritans, Latitudinarian troubles, and the growth of Erastian ideas. In a final chapter entitled, The next step, Dr. Abraham makes suggestions for the future.

[*] “On the whole we cannot commend this book; it ministers to prejudice rather than to tolerance, and its author cannot be said to be inspired by the spirit of true historical investigation.”

—Ath. 1905, 1: 590. My. 13. 180w.

[*] “There is a little fault to be found with Dr. Abraham’s narrative of the past. The point at which we should part company with Dr. Abraham is to be found in his proposals for the future.”

+ —Spec. 94: 558. Ap. 15, ‘05. 240w.

Acworth, William Mitchell. Elements of railway economics. [*]70c. Oxford.

A preface states that this book is but a fragment of a complete work which the author has in mind, and is issued to meet the present need of an English text-book in railway economics. It deals with railways and railway business from an economic point of view and considers railway capital, expenditure, income, charges and rates, closing with a chapter upon the interference of parliament. Altho English experience furnishes the illustrations the discussion is applicable to all railways however owned or managed.

“The ordinary reader, if he will take the trouble really to master the figures here tabulated and the close reasoning to which they lead, will find the admirable little book now at his disposal make him quite sufficiently conversant with the subject.”

+ + +Sat. R. 99: 849. Je. 24, ‘05. 430w.

Adam, Juliette Lamber (Mme. Edmond). My literary life, [**]$2.50. Appleton.

There is a fascination about Madam Adam’s intense, vivacious interpretation of the meanings of things that is not easily resisted. Her literary career, outlined here from the time of her unfortunate marriage to the founding of her salon, is linked with the life of France during the stormy days of the second empire, and reflects the temper of French society, thought and politics of the day. She rambles on delightfully about the personal qualities of George Sand, Daniel Stern, Edmond About, Gustave Flaubert, Madam Viardot, Jules Simon, and hosts of other notables, revealing ever and anon her own radical notions and violent tendencies. There are a number of full-page pictures of men and women of the times.

“Altogether this is a most delightful, inspiring and informative book, worth all the recent volumes of memoirs put together; the translation is quite excellent; in fact, it does not read like a translation at all.” Frank Schloesser.

+ +Acad. 68: 34. Ja. 14, ‘05. 510w.
+Critic. 46: 186. F. ‘05. 310w.

“Chief defect (or excellence) is its haphazard garrulity. Reminiscences give the book its value, apart from our interest in the very communicative lady who writes it.”

+Dial. 38: 21. Ja. 1, ‘05. 350w.

“A very readable book. In parts jerky and incoherent.”

+ —Spec. 94: 121. Ja. 28, ‘05. 240w.

Adams, Andy. [The outlet.] [†]$1.50. Houghton.

The author, who saw the beginning of the custom of wintering Texan cattle in the Northwest, the measure which brought the extermination of the bison and the confinement of the Indians to their reservations, and who had some experience with railway companies and their methods of caring for cattle, and their prices with contractors, and with the Congressional lobbyist has woven all these things into his story.

“The book needs a glossary if it is to be thoroughly understood by English readers.”

—Acad. 68: 665. Je. 24, ‘05. 390w.

“Not the least effective part of the book consists of the dialogue. The success of this book is the more notable from the entire absence of anything resembling a love story.” Herbert W. Horwill.

+ + +Forum. 37: 112. Jl. ‘05. 410w.

“He tells of the dangers of the great drive, from stampedes, from alkali water, from drought, from flood and from men, in a straightforward and convincing way.”

+Ind. 58: 1257. Je. 1, ‘05. 160w.

“It is an out-door book, with no pretense to style or philosophy—a plain story that takes you into the herd and its daily happenings. The book is admirable of its kind.”

+ +Nation. 80: 422. My. 25, ‘05. 820w.

“A genuine American story. There is no fiction in ‘The outlet,’ but a true, well-defined and entertainingly written narrative.”

+ +N. Y. Times. 10: 276. Ap. 29, ‘05. 500w.

“It is a fine picture of life on the plains, the relations of the men towards each other, episodes of treachery and sharp practices, and the fights against these evils.”

+ +N. Y. Times. 10: 392. Je. 17, ‘05. 180w.

“This is a striking foot-note to the study of conditions in the far West.”

+Outlook. 79: 1015. Ap. 22, ‘05. 180w.

“‘The outlet’ is first and foremost, a capital story; after that, it is a genuine contribution to the history of a typical American industry.”

+ +Reader. 6: 361. Ag. ‘05. 330w.

[*] “The story is somewhat colourless and lacking in breadth of interest.”

—Sat. R. 100: 630. N. 11, ‘05. 70w.

Adams, Frederick Upham. [John Henry Smith, a humorous romance of outdoor life.] [†]$1.50. Doubleday.

John Henry Smith tells his own story in diary form and also the story of other members of the golf club and their play, among them the heroine’s millionaire father, who becomes a golf enthusiast and partner with Smith in a Wall street operation, and farmer Bishop’s remarkable hired man who wins an heiress. There are various adventures, in one an automobile gets the better of a mad bull and in another it outraces a tornado.

“An effective antidote to insomnia.”

+ +Acad. 68: 880. Ag. 26, ‘05. 480w.

“Mr. Adams has other qualities besides humour and characterization.”

+Ath. 1905, 2: 202. Ag. 12, 140w.

“The story, told in Mr. John Henry Smith’s delightful and hearty style, is particularly suitable for summer reading.”

+N. Y. Times. 10: 430. Jl. 1, ‘05. 670w.

Adams, Oscar Fay. Dictionary of American authors. $3.50. Houghton.

An outgrowth of the writer’s “Handbook of American authors,” published in 1884. This fifth edition contains over eight thousand five hundred names of recognized contributors to American literature, nearly three thousand more names than the first edition and over one thousand more than the fourth. The work is intended for critics, editors, and publishers, who have to do with contemporary literature, as well as for students of American literature and librarians.

+ +Nation. 80: 247. Mr. 30, ‘05. 120w.

Adams, Samuel. Writings of Samuel Adams; ed. by H. A. Cushing. [*]$5. Putnam.

“The editor of this volume properly says in the preface that the writings of no one of the leaders of the American revolution form a more complete expression of the causes and justification of that movement than do the writings of Samuel Adams. Such a collection has long been needed.... The present volume covers the period from 1765 to 1769, inclusive.... Nearly all the papers are of a distinctly public character.... Brought together from many places, from the manuscript collections of the Earl of Dartmouth, the collections in the Lenox library, the Massachusetts state papers, the Life by Wells, the Prior documents and other printed sources.”—Am. Hist. R.

“Everything included here is so desirable for an understanding of the Revolutionary movement that the reviewer has not the courage to advise the omission of papers the authenticity of which is in doubt, but he does express the desire that succeeding volumes will make plain the basis of inclusion and that work of such importance as this should not be subjected to so serious a criticism.”

+ + —Am. Hist. R. 10: 654. Ap. ‘05. 760w. (Review of v. 1.)

Adams, Thomas Sewall, and Sumner, Helen L. Labor problems: a text book; ed. by Prof. R. T. Ely. [*]$1.60. Macmillan.

The following extract from the preface of this work shows the author’s purpose: “The principal aim of this book is to furnish a convenient collection of facts that will facilitate the study and the teaching of the American labor problem.... Where it was necessary we have sacrificed both interest and general social philosophy in order to present concrete facts. We believe that the gravest differences of opinion about the labor problem and the most dangerous misapprehensions are caused by the failure to view the problem broadly, to consider its many phases and ramifications. The labor problem is greater than the problem of industrial peace. Impelled by this conviction, we have preferred to cover a broad field imperfectly rather than a narrow field in detail.”

“It is written in a broad and sympathetic way, with every effort to state the facts fairly and clearly.”

+ +Ann. Am. Acad. 25: 586. My. ‘05. 190w.

“It is professionally designed for undergraduates and teachers, but the general public may find in it also a range of subject-matter and a felicity of treatment which should make it popular.”

+ + —Ind. 59: 811. O. 5, ‘05. 300w.

[*] “Is comprehensive in scope and thoro in treatment, and will be found indispensable to all students of industrial questions.”

+ + +Ind. 59: 1158. N. 16, ‘05. 20w.
N. Y. Times. 10: 63. Ja. 28, ‘05. 220w. (Statement of aim and scope.)

“This last chapter ... is probably the one which is most open to the charge of providing students with ready-made opinions, though a similar charge may also be made in connection with Dr. Adams’s treatment of trade-unionism. It is, however, impossible to expect a treatise like this to be exhaustive, and nothing but praise can be given for the painstaking accuracy and wide research of the authors.”

+ + —Outlook. 79: 503. F. 25, ‘05. 460w.

“Text-book on labor problems, whose existence is its own justification. The discussion is sane and necessarily inconclusive.”

+ +Pub. Opin. 38: 215. F. 11, ‘05. 270w.

“Contains much valuable information.”

+R. of Rs. 31: 382. Mr. ‘05. 70w.

Adamson, Rev. Robert M. Christian doctrine of the Lord’s supper. [*]$1.50. Scribner.

“This volume is historical, not dogmatic. It is written in a historical but not an indifferent spirit; it traces the history of the Lord’s supper, as a symbol of faith, in all the various changes through which it has passed—Primitive, Roman, Greek, Lutheran, Zwinglian, Anglican, Puritan, Quaker.”—Outlook.

“In general the author’s historical treatment appears to be always fair and generally adequate. Without agreeing with all that the author says ... we recall no monograph on the subject so generally satisfactory.”

+ + —Outlook. 80: 138. My. 13, ‘05. 370w.

Addison, Daniel D. Episcopalians. [**]$1. Baker.

Uniform with “The story of the churches” series, this presentation of the Episcopalians is offered by a fair-minded student of the denomination’s history, in which are set forth the best elements of the religious life and character of the denomination.

Am. Hist. R. 10: 714. Ap. ‘05. 30w.

“Is written with more than average literary power. The essential facts relative to the origin and growth of the body are to be found in this volume in an interesting narrative.”

+ + —Am. J. Theol. 9: 383. Ap. ‘05. 130w.

Addison, Joseph. Selections from the writings of; ed. by Barrett Wendell and Chester Noyes Greenough. [*]80c. Ginn.

Representative selections from Addison’s most characteristic works in prose and verse for use in the schools, for advanced students, or for the general reader. The text is that of Tickell’s edition of 1721 except for the correction of misprints. An introduction, full notes, and a bibliography are provided.

[*] Addison, Mrs. Julia de Wolf. Art of the National gallery: a critical survey of the schools and painters as represented in the British collection. [**]$2. Page.

“A plan of the gallery, showing the location of the different schools, follows the index. The pictures are discussed in the text as they are hung,—that is according to schools in their historic order ... the limitation in space and particularly in number of illustrations precludes this manual’s being a complete history of any school. It is rather a guide to the treasures of the gallery, almost every picture being at least briefly mentioned.” (Dial.) The author’s method is descriptive rather than technically critical. The volume contains nearly fifty illustrations in duo-gravure.

[*] “A book that will be particularly welcome to those who are contemplating a visit to London’s art treasures, but one that has also plenty to offer the general reader.”

+ +Dial. 39: 386. D. 1, ‘05. 190w.
*+Ind. 59: 1377. D. 14, ‘05. 20w.
*+Nation. 81: 468. D. 7, ‘05. 620w.
*+R. of Rs. 32: 640. N. ‘05. 70w.

[*] Adler, Cyrus, and Szold, Henrietta. American Jewish year-book (1905-1906). [*]75c. Jewish pub.

“This is the seventh annual issue of this work, and its regular appearance is henceforth assured. The special feature of the present issue is a sort of ‘who’s who’ compilation of biographical sketches of Jewish communal workers in the United States. The review of the past year, by Mr. Max L. Margolis, is a record of melancholy interest.”—Dial.

*+ +Dial. 39: 314. N. 16, ‘05. 80w.
*+ +Nation. 81: 359. N. 2, ‘05. 100w.
+ + +N. Y. Times. 10: 885. D. 9, ‘05. 270w.
*+ +Pub. Opin. 39: 603. N. 4, ‘05. 120w.

Adler, Elkin Nathan. Jews in many lands. $1.25. Jewish pub.

The author has made a study of his coreligionists in many countries, at first visiting them professionally as an agent of the Holy Land relief fund, later to investigate their conditions for personal reasons. He went to Egypt in 1888, and later to Persia, the Holy Land, Russia and Argentina, where he studied the Hirsch colonies. He gives a full account of his people as he found them.

“The author has made extensive travels and tells his story well, though omitting many details which would give greater value to his account.”

+ + —Ann. Am. Acad. 26: 587. S. ‘05. 50w.

“The work of a trained observer, and rich in curious interest for both Jews and Gentiles.”

+Dial. 38: 391. Je. 1, ‘05. 50w.

“Mr. Adler’s book has much interest to others besides Jews.”

+ +N. Y. Times. 10: 277. Ap. 29, ‘05. 360w.

“Is both interesting and enlightening.”

+ +Outlook. 80: 445. Je. 17, ‘05. 90w.

“He has the journalist’s instinct, and knows how to describe what he has seen.”

+R. of Rs. 32: 125. Jl. ‘05. 100w.

Adler, Felix. [Essentials of spirituality.] [**]$1. Pott.

Dr. Adler says: “In the region of mental activity, which is called the spiritual life, vagueness is apt to prevail, the outlines of thought are apt to be blurred, the feelings aroused are apt to be indistinct and transitory. The word ‘spiritual’ becomes a synonym of muddy thought and misty emotionalism.” So its purpose is first to show the twentieth century need for the development of the spiritual sense, and to define clearly with illustrations drawn from Savonarola, Washington, John Howard and others the meaning of “spiritual.” (N. Y. Times.)

N. Y. Times. 10: 606. S. 16, ‘05. 160w.

“We commend the volume as one of very practical and very genuine spiritual value.”

+ +Outlook. 81: 575. N. 4, ‘05. 440w.

Adler, Felix. Marriage and divorce. [**]50c. McClure.

Two lectures delivered before the Society for ethical culture of New York city. They set forth Dr. Adler’s views upon the obligations of marriage and his strong opposition to divorce.

“The subjects have been carefully considered, and are treated judicially and temperately.”

+Critic. 47: 283. S. ‘05. 60w.

“Dr. Adler holds higher ground than is taken even in the churches.”

+Outlook. 80: 141. My. 13, ‘05. 100w.
Pub. Opin. 39: 188. Ag. 5, ‘05. 130w.
R. of Rs. 31: 766. Je. ‘05. 40w.

Adler, Felix. Religion of duty. [**]$1.20. McClure.

A preface states that in response to a growing demand for a book setting forth the results of Prof. Adler’s work along ethical and religious lines, some of his lectures and papers have been gathered into this volume. They deal with such subjects as: First steps toward religion; Changes in the conception of God; Teachings of Jesus in the modern world; Standards of conduct, based on the religion of duty; The ethical attitude towards others; Pleasure; Suffering, and The essential differences between ethical societies and the churches.

“An occasional good thing appears amid the long stretches of very ordinary paragraphs, and the general trend of the whole is toward noble and unselfish modes of thinking and living.”

+ —Cath. World. 81: 696. Ag. ‘05. 240w.

“Dr. Adler speaks in clear voice and gives satisfactory answers in clear and concise language, that pulsates with the fire of a soul in earnest.”

+ + +Critic. 47: 384. O. ‘05. 260w.

“Some of Dr. Adler’s most characteristic and vital lectures.”

+ +Dial. 39: 170. S. 16, ‘05. 320w.
Ind. 59: 331. Ag. 10, ‘05. 100w.

“Stimulating and delightful book.”

+ +Pub. Opin. 39: 188. Ag. 5, ‘05. 110w.
R. of Rs. 32: 126. Jl. ‘05. 70w.

Adventures of King James the Second of England, by the author of “A life of Sir Kenelm Digby,” “Rochester,” etc. [*]$4.80. Longmans.

An informal history which takes for granted the reader’s knowledge of the political events of the time, and presents in a wealth of anecdotes a characterization of the unfortunate James. His early military career on the continent under Condé and Turenne, his service to the English navy, his genuine religious convictions, are set forth, and he is shown to have been “a straightforward English gentleman, a courageous soldier, a skilful admiral, and an excellent man of business.” This may go far toward mitigating the world’s judgment of him, based on his three years of disastrous kingship. There are several beautiful portraits.

“While it keeps James’s best side uppermost, and while it exhibits frankly Roman Catholic sympathies, the facts, except here and there where Restoration politics come in, are presented accurately and fairly. A book which, if not strikingly interesting, is nevertheless useful for bringing out features of James’s character which are not in general adequately recognized.”

+Am. Hist. R. 10: 648. Ap. ‘05. 860w.

“We laid the book down with the conviction established that it is one of the most fascinating and withal instructive, historical works that have appeared for the past few years. For, notwithstanding its somewhat flippant title, it is a piece of serious work, though not precisely history. The narrative runs on, from first to last, in a brisk and lucid flow, upon the surface of which bubbles up from time to time a flash of the humor and good-natured sarcasm that we should expect from the pen that has given us the ‘Life of a prig.’ A fine introduction by Dom Gasquet adds another charm to the book.”

+ + +Cath. World. 80: 684. F. ‘05. 500w.

“The work is slightly tinged with a Catholic bias, but is on the whole very fair in its statement of events and impartial, if sometimes original, in its judgment of men.”

+ + —Dial. 38: 159. Mr. 1, ‘05. 170w.

“A pleasantly written life of King James, intended for the general reader and possessing no historical value.” C. H. F.

+Eng. Hist. R. 20: 827. O. ‘05. 320w.

“Uncommonly interesting throughout but unconvincing.”

+ —Ind. 59: 454. Ag. 24, ‘05. 190w.

“While less convincing than Dr. Airy’s life of Charles II. this volume has the merits which are represented by a fulness of information and incisive writing.”

+Nation. 80: 503. Je. 22, ‘05. 570w.

[*] Aesop. Fables. [*]$2. Moffat.

Miss Elizabeth Luther Cary furnishes a pleasing introduction to this new holiday edition of Æsop’s fables for which J. M. Condé has made many drawings, both in color and black and white.

*+Critic. 47: 575. D. ‘05. 10w.
*+Dial. 39: 446. D. 16, ‘05. 140w.
*+Ind. 59: 1385. D. 14, ‘05. 50w.

[*] “On the whole we find the spirit of the artist too burlesque, especially for an edition in which the moral is carefully preserved and printed in boldface type.”

—Nation. 81: 450. N. 30, ‘05. 70w.
*—Outlook. 81: 833. D. 2, ‘05. 30w.

Aflalo, Moussa. Truth about Morocco; an indictment of the British foreign office; with introd by R. B. Cunninghame Graham. [*]$1.50. Lane.

This book “is in the main, an attack upon Lord Lansdowne’s policy in respect to Morocco and England’s commercial interests there, and devotes itself to showing how great the loss will be when France has assumed control, and how thoroughly everything done to raise British prestige through a long series of years has been overturned by a scratch of the pen.”—Dial.

“The book presents a thorough statement of the attitude of Morocco toward the outer world, by one in possession of the facts.” Wallace Rice.

+Dial. 38: 90. F. 1, ‘05. 150w.

Ainger, Alfred. Gospel and human life: sermons. $2. Macmillan.

“The dominant note of Canon Ainger’s posthumous book is sadness.... As we lay the book down we feel that in the eyes of the author the times are religiously out of joint. For while he cannot be said to dogmatise, he deplores deeply the ever-increasing disregard for dogma and what he calls ‘the decay of worship.’”—Spec.

“These sermons are distinctly better than the average.”

+Am. J. of Theol. 9: 598. Jl. ‘05. 180w.

“There is much which is beautiful in these sermons, both from a literary and a religious point of view, much which must add warmth to the affectionate memory cherished by so many of this scholar and man of God.”

+ +Spec. 94: 16. Ja. 7, ‘05. 1260w.

Akers, Charles Edmond. History of South America, 1854-1904. [*]$6. Dutton.

The author, who has lived in South America for fourteen years and has had wide experience on the continent as a journalist, gives an account of the South American republics and their troubled history. He shows us the men who have made the politics of these states for the last fifty years and the general movements and tendencies which have been felt in the entire continent. Aside from his own observations he has drawn upon Spanish and Portuguese chroniclers for earlier history. There are interesting illustrations.

“Thirty-four pages of historical introduction, in which the uninformed reader will be dismayed at the array of names and dates and misled by the generalizations. In fact the chief value of the book is that it can be used as a trustworthy contemporary history. It has the defects that the account of an eye-witness must have, even when he has been able to get the perspective of a few years and to hear the other side. But it has the advantage of being written by a writer trained to see clearly. The most welcome feature of the book is the comprehensive treatment of important events. Yet scarcely less valuable are the comments on existing conditions. Rarely does one find a book at once so useful to the specialist and so interesting to the tyro.” Hiram Bingham.

+ + —Am. Hist. R. 10: 671. Ap. ‘05. 770w.

“The author tells his story clearly and with spirit, and adds some well condensed information about the present state of these countries.” E. M. Ll.

+ + —Eng. Hist. R. 20: 615. Jl. ‘05. 250w.

“There is nothing extant on this subject either so comprehensive or so reliable.”

+ + +Ind. 58: 1189. My. 25. ‘05. 390w.

“A useful and comprehensive volume. This is the first comprehensive history in English of the last half-century of the South American states—since they attained independence from Spanish control.”

+ +R. of Rs. 31: 247. F. ‘05. 190w.

“A most readable, impartial, clear-sighted appreciation of political leaders and their motives.”

+ +Spec. 94: 112. Ja. 28, ‘05. 730w.

Alcott, Louisa M. [Jack and Jill.] $2. Little.

This new volume in the “Little women” series, is quite as attractive as its predecessors and contains eight full-page illustrations by Harriet Roosevelt Richards which show us Jack and Jill just as Miss Alcott must have wished us to see them.

Outlook. 81: 428. O. 21, ‘05. 40w.

Alcott, Louisa M. [Under the lilacs.] $2. Little.

Uniform with the other volumes of this new and elaborate edition of Miss Alcott’s famous stories, the “Little women” series, “Under the lilacs” contains eight full-page pictures by Alice Barber Stephens, which make Sancho and his friends seem, if possible, more real than ever before.

Outlook. 81: 428. O. 21, ‘05. 40w.
* Nation. 81: 406. N. 16, ‘05. 150w.
*+ +R. of Rs. 32: 766. D. ‘05. 120w.

[*] Alden, Isabella Macdonald (Mrs. George R.) (Pansy, pseud.). David Ransom’s watch. [†]$1.50. Lothrop.

“When Ben Ransom, David’s younger brother, left the old farm, he took $700 ... and he took his father’s old silver watch as well. David could ill spare the money. He had to wait another year before he could get married. And he was particularly sorry to part with the watch.... Ben’s life thereafter was full of ups and downs. His restlessness and fickleness were his ruin.... David and the old watch both figured conspicuously in his later misadventures.... Two threads of self-sacrifice run through the tale to meet at last, making ideal happiness for the group, from which all the unpleasant folk have been eliminated by chances which the unregenerate reader will call blessed.”—N. Y. Times.

[*] “It has the best plot that she has ever devised.”

+N. Y. Times. 10: 347. My. 27, ‘05. 250w.

[*] “Is a well-told, pleasing story of commonplace, likable people, with plenty of wholesome sentiment flavored with the humor of the soil. It is a good book for old and young alike.”

+N. Y. Times. 10: 447. Jl. 8, ‘05. 180w.
*+R. of Rs. 32: 765. D. ‘05. 60w.

Alden, William Livingston. Jimmy Brown trying to find Europe. 60c. Harper.

“This new book of Jimmy’s adventures ... deals with the travels of James and his friend Mike ... from West Thompsonville, somewhere in New York state, to Paris, by way of the fields and country roads, the railroad, the canal, a steamboat, and finally a freighter from Montreal to Havre. Jimmy is in search of his father and mother, whose address, he knows, is ‘Grand Hotel, Europe.’”—N. Y. Times.

Critic. 47: 381. O. ‘05. 70w.

“Jimmy does not age or grow tiresome.”

+N. Y. Times. 10: 398. Je. 17, ‘05. 710w.

“Jimmy Brown’s fortunes and the manner of telling, while quite frothy, are excellent vacation reading.”

+Pub. Opin. 39: 252. Ag. 19, ‘05. 160w.

[*] Aldrich, Richard. Guide to The ring of the Nibelung. $1.25. Ditson.

A trustworthy guide to Wagner’s trilogy for the student and music lover. Part I. touches upon Wagner, the man and composer, and the circumstances leading to the composition; also gives a resume of the legendary sources from which material was drawn; Part II. is an authoritative essay upon Wagner’s musico-dramatic system; Part III. presents a careful analysis of the three dramas of the trilogy.

Aldrich, Thomas Bailey. Judith of Bethulia; a tragedy. $1. Houghton.

A drama in four acts, written for Nance O’Neil, whose photograph appears as the frontispiece. Mr. Aldrich builds the drama from his poem, “Judith,” in which the heroine, a strong, just, refined woman, is impelled by her religion and patriotism to a deed of unwonted daring. He introduces here and there new portions which “show no decline of the power to evoke pictorial images and touch deep sources of feeling by which the early work of Mr. Aldrich was distinguished.” (N. Y. Times).

“In its compact dramatic action, set forth in verse of a firm yet delicate beauty, it has the perennial significance that attaches to sincere and masterly workmanship.” Ferris Greenslet.

+Atlan. 96: 422. S. ‘05. 80w.

“As a play, ‘Judith of Bethulia’ fails to hold the interest, and as a poem it fails to reach inspired heights. But it is well worth reading in a quiet hour, because of its simplicity, its chasteness and its serenity.” Clayton Hamilton.

+Bookm. 21: 101. Mr. ‘05. 520w.

“A book that is dignified and impressive throughout, a book not unworthy of the trained artistic hand which brings it to us as a gift.”

+ +Dial. 38: 48. Ja. 16, ‘05. 420w.

“Mr. Aldrich’s mastery of poetic atmosphere is so easy, his metrical gift so constant, that he accomplishes a feat difficult for most writers of modern poetic drama, and weaves his melody and color around speeches of mere theatric necessity, and even around broken lines of swift dialogue.”

+ +Nation. 80: 73. Ja. 26, ‘05. 520w.

“We are the richer for a truly poetic drama, not quite so felicitous in imagery and expression as the earlier version and without the swift dramatic movement of inevitable events that marks the perfectly successful play upon the theatrical side, but dignified and imaginative and with the author’s unfailing insight into the passionate emotions of human nature.”

+N. Y. Times. 10: 18. Ja. 14, ‘05. 400w.

Alexander, Lucia. Libro d’oro of those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life; tr. from the Italian by Mrs. Francis Alexander. [*]$2. Little.

A collection of a hundred and twenty-four miracle stories and sacred legends written by fathers of the church and published in Italy during the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The four divisions are: I. Selections from the lives of the holy fathers together with the spiritual field; II. Selections from the lives of the saints and Beati of Tuscany; III. Selections from the wonders of God in His saints, Bologna, 1593; IV. Flowers of sanctity, Venice, 1726.

Alexander, Thomas, and Thomson, A. W. Graphic statics; a graduated series of problems and practical examples, with numerous diagrams, all drawn to scale. [*]50c. Macmillan.

“The authors first give a set of sixteen graduated problems on coplanar forces, solved by means of force and link polygons.... Then follows a set of seventeen examples showing application to roof trusses, girders, wall, and masonry arches.... The book is intended more particularly as an introduction to the author’s Elementary applied mechanics.”—Nature.

Acad. 68: 962. S. 16, ‘05. 90w.

“The treatment is somewhat fragmentary and arbitrary, but, if supplemented by the teacher, the course would prepare a student for a systematic study of graphic statics.”

+Nature. 71: 507. Mr. 30, ‘05. 100w.

Alexander, William. Life insurance company. [**]$1.50. Appleton.

A book adapted “to the needs of the average business or professional man.... It is a simple, straightforward exposition of the principles on which all sound insurance is conducted, including a fair and impartial statement of those facts in the history and present management of the great American companies which every prospective policy-holder should know.”—R. of Rs.

“The book is certainly informing. It is not altogether solemn either. It has its humors, both intentional and unintentional.”

+ +N. Y. Times. 10: 339. My. 27, ‘05. 1030w.

“A careful and informative treatise on the general subject of life insurance.”

+Outlook. 80: 392. Je. 10, ‘05. 50w.
+ + +R. of Rs. 31: 767. Je. ‘05. 130w.

Algue, Jose. Cyclones of the Far East. 2d (rev.) ed. Bureau of public printing, Manila, P. I.

This pamphlet issued from the Manila Central observatory, “is printed in both English and Spanish, and contains data for the month of July upon atmospheric pressure, rainfall, relative humidity, winds, magnetic disturbances, earthquakes (including microseismic movements), and crop-service reports from four districts and about twenty-five towns.” (Nation.)

“A valuable pamphlet.”

+ +Nation. 80: 94. F. 2, ‘05. 520w.

Allaben, Frank. Concerning genealogies. [**]50c. Grafton press.

Suggestions of value for all who are interested in tracing their family history. As stated in the preface, the book aims to cover every phase of the subject, the sources of information, the methods of research, the compiling, the printing, and the publishing of a genealogy.

“It is a volume of practical suggestions, pleasantly worded, and embodies the results of much experience in the work.”