“His frank and generous comments reveal a fair-mindedness only too rare in travelers. The volume should appeal to a far wider circle of readers than the ‘English anglers’ for whom the author chiefly intends it.”
“Mr. Aflalo’s chapters on tarpon fishing and alligator hunting are sportsmanlike, and, there being fewer opportunities, show less of a disposition to carp at American customs and institutions that differ from those of the British.”
+ − =N. Y. Times.= 12: 682. O. 26, ’07. 180w.
“There is much shrewd observation in these pages, especially of American life and ways.”
“It is the best thing that we have read from Mr. Aflalo’s pen, and written in his vivid, if flowery style. Mr. Aflalo contributes something to our knowledge of the natural history of the Florida fishes.”
=Aimes, Hubert Hillary S.= History of slavery in Cuba, 1511–1868. **$2. Putnam.
From a economic, political and social standpoint, this work is an exposition of the Spanish policy governing the slave trade in Cuba; and it throws much light on the historical relations between Spain and her Antillean dependency. A later work is promised dealing with the domestic régime on the island. A bibliography adds to the value of the book.
“In a sense, this is a scholarly work. It is the result of much labor, and is based upon the best authorities, Spanish, French, and English, both documentary and printed. But the narrative in which the author presents the result of his work is something fearful and wonderful in its raw and careless crudeness.”
“On the whole, it can be heartily said that Dr. Aimes has gathered, compiled and addressed into acceptable form an exhaustive chapter of institutional history. He has also done it under a system that makes reference easy and verification available.”
“A work of real value though rather heavy reading.”
+ − =N. Y. Times.= 12: 488. Ag. 10, ’07. 310w.
“The book is a useful one and the reader will hope with the author that it may aid in solving some of the problems connected with the island.”
=Aked, Charles Frederic.= Courage of the coward, and other sermons. **$1.25. Revell.
Fourteen sermons, “vitally evangelical in their adaptedness to the spiritually deaf or blind or lame in this year of grace.” (Outlook.)