=Burne, Sir Owen Tudor.= Memories. *$4.20. Longmans.
Recollections of an old soldier who was in Crimea and was present at the capture of Lucknow of which he gives a spirited description. “The reader of Sir Owen Hume’s ‘Memories’ will find ample evidence as to the large part he took in shaping the external policy of India during a long period of years.” (Ath.)
“He has written a delightful volume of reminiscences which every one who has the good sense to skip the tedious parts will feel the better for reading.”
“From first to last there is not a disparaging remark or unkind word about anyone. The author in looking back on his eventful life has managed to remember only the pleasant incidents, and the consequence of this general good feeling is that his ‘Memories’ will be read with unqualified pleasure by those who do not share his political views, as well as by those who do. The book is certain to secure a wide public.”
“In some respects it is difficult to avoid the feeling that the writer has missed a great opportunity of producing a really valuable book, the great authority of which could not have been denied.”
− + =Lond. Times.= 6: 182. Je. 1, ’07. 620w.
“A welcome addition to the numerous works of the same nature which form so important a part of our modern literature.”
+ + =N. Y. Times.= 12: 236. Ap. 13, ’07. 510w.
“We wish that he had been content to avoid a fashion too common in published diaries, and had not scattered so many ancient jokes and so much indifferent poetry about his pages. The whole tone and spirit of the book, in its optimism and kindliness, is instinct with charm, and there can be no lack of interest in the details of a life so full and distinguished.”
+ − =Spec.= 99: sup. 463. O. 5, ’07. 450w.
=Burnett, Frances Hodgson.= Cozy lion. †60c. Century.
A continuation of the magic of Queen Silverbell which in this instance reforms a lion and makes him a fit companion for the village youngsters.
“By far the most delightfully spirited story for young folks.”
+ =N. Y. Times.= 12: 703. N. 2, ’07. 120w.
=Burnett, Frances Hodgson.= The shuttle. †$1.50. Stokes.
There is much that is food for thought in this tale of the socially elect of the England and America of today. Reuben Vanderpoel of New York has added greatly to the millions his father wrested from the new world, and his two daughters carry that wealth to the old world to re-build two fine old English estates. The elder daughter, Rosie, is the victim of a dissipated fortune-hunter who abuses her and neglects his property. It is left for her sister, Bettina, the best product of American birth and European schools, to come to her rescue twelve years later with a clear head and a large bank account. While at work upon this task she finds that all poor noblemen are not mercenary and that one is both a man and noble.