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Descriptive note in Annual, 1906.
“It is Irish to the core, but with a quiet and contemplative melancholy. Of the few events none is cheap or trite.” Mary Moss.
Moore, George.Memoirs of my dead life.**$1.50. Appleton.
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Descriptive note in Annual, 1906.
“The collection is a rather sickening blend of Henry Harland at his fluffiest and of Goncourt at his feeblest.” H. T. P.
“It probably contains more of himself than is to be found in the sum of his other works, which would be equivalent to saying that it surpasses them in interest.”
“‘The memoirs of my dead life’ is even more dead than Mr. Moore is wont to be. It is worse than dead—it is defunct.”
Moore, John Bassett.Digest of international law. 8v. per set, $10. Supt. of doc.
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Eight large volumes in the preparation of which Prof. Moore, “analyzed, digested and epitomized diplomatic discussions, treaties, and other international agreements, international awards, the decisions of municipal courts, the writings of jurists, the documents—published and unpublished—of presidents and secretaries of state of the United States, the opinions of attorneys-general, and the decisions of state and federal courts.” (R. of Rs.)
“By far the best feature of these volumes is their admirable analysis of the subject-matter with which they deal.”
Moore, John Trotwood.Bishop of Cottontown.†$1.50. Winston.
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Descriptive note in Annual, 1906.
“The story has so much that is excellent in it, and the author’s spirit is so fine and fair, and his humanity so broad, that it is a source of sincere regret that the book is so diffuse.”
Moore, Joseph Augustus.School house; its heating and ventilation. $2. Joseph A. Moore, 28 Conway st., Roslendale, Bost.
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“The author has here embodied in convenient form a large amount of useful information based on his experience during the past eighteen years in inspecting public buildings in Massachusetts and ‘in supervising the construction of and testing the various methods of heating and ventilation, especially in school houses.’ He has also included further useful matter in the way of quotations from state laws and regulations on the construction and state supervision of public buildings.”—Engin. N.
“The book is written in an easily understood, direct manner. It would constitute a good beginning of a library for a school janitor’s library.”
Moore, Mrs. N. Hudson.Collector’s manual; with 336 page engravings and with borders by Amy Richards. **$5. Stokes.
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A guide for the collector of antiques in which the author gives helpful information about old furniture, old glass, brass and copper articles, English pottery and porcelain, old clocks, pewter, etc.
“Pleasant reading but not particularly valuable.”
“Mrs. Moore writes definitely and concisely.”
“These chapters are all full of information, given in a popular, chatty way from the collector’s standpoint, giving account of shrewd bargains and the money value of things, rather than of their artistic merit.”
“The book is evidently the work of a practised and ardent pursuer of this peculiar game, one, moreover, who can point to what exists in old books about this favorite sport. And yet thespace occupied by rather useless borders might well be filled with careful footnotes.”
“Not only the collector, but the home builder, will find much in the book that is of value to him. The illustrations are very good and clearly show the different articles presented.”
Moore, Mrs. N. Hudson.Deeds of daring done by girls. †$1.50. Stokes.
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Descriptive note in Annual, 1906.
“It is to be regretted that these stories, which are based on acts of heroism and are inspiring to girls, should be so poor in workmanship.”
Moore, T. Sturge.Correggio. *$2. Scribner.
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“The originality of the book lies largely in the asides, though the author does good service in challenging previous vague attempts to define the peculiar sort of ecstacy wherein Correggio’s Corregiosity must surely consist. Mr. Moore’s own view is that the master fully realized himself only a handful of the classical pictures, notably the Io, the Ganymede, and perhaps the Antiope. As the favored decorator of the provincial and by no means highly cultured court of Parma. Correggio lacked the sustaining forces behind a Titian or a Michaelangelo, frequently availing himself too readily of his own formulas, seldom realizing the full dignity of his position as artist.”—Nation.
“Not so readable as Brinton’s book in the ‘Great masters’ series, nor does it contain so much about the life of Correggio, but is much more exhaustive as to technique.”
“Rarely have we read a book more bewildering in general plan, and this in spite of not a little classification into divisions and subdivisions. It is moreover, written in a style of liquid and wandering reverie.”
“He again devotes rather too much space to the exploitation of his own critical creed; and he is unnecessarily hard on Mr. Berenson and Signor Conrado Ricci.”
“When Mr. Sturge Moore shakes himself free of the other critics and deals with his professed subject, Correggio, he reveals himself as admirably qualified for the task. He brings to his work that rare combination, a practical training in art and a wide knowledge of literature, with a power of philosophical analysis to which very few writers on the history of art can pretend. The catalogue ‘raisonné,’ in which Mr. Moore has been helped by his friend. Mr. C. S. Ricketts, is fairly complete.”
“The style is occasionally crabbed, its discursiveness extreme, but as the sincere effort of a poet’s mind to interpret a most poetical painter it abounds in wisdom even in the byways of the theme.”
“The result [of defining the temper, address, inspiration and quality of works], though somewhat spun out in generalizations, is interesting, suggestive, and important, especially as coming from one who questions the value of the aims and methods of modern historical art criticism.”
“There is much in this volume with which it is possible to disagree; there is, I think, too much controversy in it, and Mr. Moore is not at his happiest in controversy. Nor is the design of the book quite satisfactory. But, whatever the faults, I believe that it is on the main lines of such work as this that aesthetic criticism, if it is to have any vital hold on the intelligent interests of the world, must proceed.” Laurence Binyon.
Moore, Thomas.Complete poetical works; with biographical sketch by Nathan H. Dole. $1.25. Crowell.
Uniform with the “Thin paper poets.”
Moore, William Harrison.Act of state in English law. *$3. Dutton.
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“A systematic treatment of ‘Matters of state.’ with numerous citations of important cases. ‘The type of “matter of state” is the matter between states, which, whether it be regulated by international law or not, and whether the acts in question are or are not in accord with international law, is not a subject of municipal jurisdiction.’”—N. Y. Times.
“Mr. Moore has taken a generous view of what his subject includes, and his book is not only interesting to read but it will facilitate the work of those high legal personages whose dignified labours lie on this borderland of international and municipal law.”
More, Mrs. Louise Bolard.Wage-earners’ budgets: a study of standards and cost of living in New York city; with a preface by Franklin H. Geddings. (Greenwich house series of social studies, no. 1.) **$2.50. Holt.
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A study of the social, economic and industrial life of the wage-earners of a city neighborhood, based upon an inquiry into the economic status of two hundred families whose struggle for existence is most intense. The investigator’s final list was made up of families who proved able and willing to coöperate with her intelligently and patiently in keeping simple accounts, and in making careful, verifiable statements. The statistics are presented in tabulated form and throw light upon incomes, expenditures and standards of living.
“As a contribution to our concrete knowledge of social conditions the present work bears the only test to which it need be subjected—it is accurate, specific, and detailed.” John Cummings.
“The value of the book consists, then, in its detailed study of how a certain class of working people live.” Charles S. Bernheimer.
More, Paul Elmer.Shelburne essays.4 ser. ea. **$1.25. Putnam.
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ser. 4.This closing series of Mr. More’s essays contains, “informing and delightful criticisms” of such celebrities as Robert Stephens Hawker, Fanny Burney, George Herbert, John Keats, Benjamin Franklin, Charles Lamb and Walt Whitman. There are also three other essays in the group. A note on ‘Daddy’ Crisp, The theme of ‘Paradise lost’ and The letters of Horace Walpole.
“Scholarly, thoughtful essays on literature. Style clever, sometimes charming. For the student rather than the average reader.”
“Is the most interesting which he has published since his first.”
“By this time Mr. More has got his philosophy of life sufficiently well in hand to use it rather as a means of orientating himself with reference to his subject than as an end in itself.”
“Never here shall we find anything more than comfort and instruction. The one thing more that we should desire to find is inspiration.”
“He makes no cheap bid for favor. He dispenses altogether with smartness, and almost altogether with humor. He is never audacious, like Mr. Lang, nor ironical, like Mr. Saintsbury. He possesses no gift of style, but writes in clear, unembarrassed sentences, making a legitimate demand upon the intelligence of his readers.” Agnes Repplier.
“By the soundness of his critical method, and by virtue of the range, depth, and precision of knowledge, combined with literary charm and human interest, which these essays evince, Mr. More, takes a secure place in the forefront of American criticism.” Horatio S. Krans.
“The essays are appreciative, and it is saying little for them to assert that no one, however familiar he may be with the men into whose characters and works they probe so tenderly and searchingly, can fail to receive instruction from the book. Moreover, the style is limpid and easy; the author is never ‘clever’ or paradoxical, according to the new fashion; he is never startlingly witty, but always sane and apt; and a spirit of sweet reasonableness prevades all.”
Morgan, Conway Lloyd.Interpretation of nature. **$1.25. Putnam.
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“This little book is an extension of an article which appeared in the ‘Contemporary review’ of May, 1905. It deals with the scientific and teleological aspects of the interpretation of nature, the aim of the book being, in the author’s words, to show that a belief in purpose as the casual reality of which nature is an expression is not inconsistent with a full and whole-hearted acceptance of the explanations of naturalism within their appropriate sphere.” (Int. J. Ethics.)
“The book is enriched with extremely well selected examples, which serve to make clear and precise the author’s meaning and to make the book intelligible and interesting to the general reader.” C. T. Preece.
“This little book deals with big questions, and many who have pondered over them will be grateful to the author for the lucidity of his argument, which is an expression of his own clear vision.”
Morgan, George.True Patrick Henry. **$2. Lippincott.
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An intimately analytical biography of Patrick Henry thruout which the white light is turned upon him. He lives again in the atmosphere of the revolution, becomes the center of situations and scenes which he dominated, is lawyer, orator, soldier, statesman and executive, and is seen surrounded by his contemporaries and friends. The historical value of the study is apparent, while it is as fascinating as any romance.
“The rapid narrative style, plentifully seasoned with personal details quite upholds the claim of the publishers that the book is ‘as readable as a spirited romance.’”
Morgan, James.Theodore Roosevelt: the boy and the man. $1.50. Macmillan.
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A simple, straightforward, withal complete sketch of our president, showing the rounds by which he did ascend to the present heights from which he defends and promulgates America’s sturdiest democratic principles. “Its aim is to present a life of action by portraying the varied dramatic scenes in the career of a Man who still has the enthusiasm of a Boy, and whose energy and faith have illustrated before the world the spirit of Young America.”
“Written in a mechanical style and without originality but will be useful until replaced by a better work.”
“The book is one that will appeal to the ‘plain people.’”
“He has accomplished a difficult task accurately and impartially.”
“Rarely is a living man so adequately celebrated. Mr. Morgan’s appreciation of his subject is hearty; his selection of material out of the enormous mass of Rooseveltiana available is so admirably calculated to his purpose that the reviewer can do no better than quote from the text. An almost ideal biography.”
“Altogether, this new biography is one of the indispensable books of its class so far as contemporary literature is concerned.”
Morgan, Lewis H.Ancient society; or, Researches in the lines of human progress from savagery through barbarism to civilization.$1.50. Holt.
Mr. Morgan classifies his study under four general heads as follows: Growth of intelligence through inventions and discoveries, Growth of the idea of government, Growth of the idea of the family and Growth of the idea of property. His presentation is logical and suggestive.
“It is gratifying to see a reprint of a work which may be called one of the minor classics among American archeological monographs.”
“We are glad to see so valuable, scholarly, and interesting a work again made accessible.”
“Really epoch-marking work in the history of thought.”
Morgan, Thomas Hunt.Experimental zoology. *$2.75. Macmillan.
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“A work of 450 pages, based on thirty-five lectures; a treatment that does not pretend to be entirely exhaustive, but for which ‘the plan has been to select the most typical and instructive cases.’ Divided into main sections on the Experimental study of evolution; Growth; Grafting; Influence of environment on the life cycle; Determination of sex, and Secondary sexual characters.”
“The novelty of the field covered in this work and the very fundamental bearings of the data and hypotheses here gathered in a critical summary combine to make Professor Morgan’s work indispensable to anyone who wishes critical information of recent movements in the biological world.”
“Professor Morgan’s book is the best, indeed the only up-to-the-moment abstract of the results and the various phases of this experimental investigation of the life and make-upof animals. It is not primarily a book for the general reader, but there is no other for him on the same subject. And he can better afford not to understand a few of Professor Morgan’s references and yet be able to rely on what he does understand as being true, than to look for a more popular and less reliable account.”
“There is much original matter, in spite of the space necessarily given to compilation. The most serious defect is in the index, which is all too scant for such a mass of diverse subject matter.”
“We may be allowed to compliment the author on his highly successful execution of an arduous task; his workmanship is marked by carelessness, lucidity and impartiality, by the salt of good-tempered criticism.” J. A. T.
“The book treats primarily of those subjects and problems of experimental zoology which have not been considered in other books. The material which is presented is not always fully digested. Style and method of presentation present certain features which can be due only to haste or lack of care.” C. M. Child.
Morgan, William Conger.Qualitative analysis as a laboratory basis for the study of general inorganic chemistry. *$1.90. Macmillan.
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“Less a work for the beginner than for the student who has already acquired a certain familiarity with experimental chemistry. It is in fact, a comprehensive study of analysis from the theoretical side.... The book is divided into sections, the first of which deals with general principles, such as mass action, equilibrium, reversible changes, and dissociation; the second section is devoted to reactions of the common elements, arranged according to the periodic system, and the third deals with systematic analysis.”—Nature.
“To those who want a textbook with ionic notation, and do not mind having the names of certain elements and compounds written in the American spelling, this book is to be highly commended.”
“A course of general educational value.”
“It is simply and clearly written, although the American spelling and the alternate use of names and symbols in the text are a little confusing to the English reader. Nevertheless, the book has a distinct character of its own; it is interesting and suggestive, and will fill a gap in chemical philosophic literature.” J. B. C.
“The press work of the book is excellent and typographical errors are very few. There is a complete index.” Jas. Lewis Howe.
Morley, Margaret Warner.Grasshopper land. †$1.25. McClurg.
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The foreword to this careful inquiry into the affairs of the denizens of grasshopperland explains that the book is not for children but for their “grandfathers and grandmothers who were once boys and girls in the country and who may be in danger after all these years, of forgetting about grasshoppers.” But the little volume will not only refresh the memories of those who have forgotten, but will also tell those, who never knew, much that is interesting about the ways of the grasshopper folk. There are many illustrations from drawings.
“She evidently knows a great deal about such insects, and what she knows she has set forth in very entertaining and lucid form.” George Gladden.
“The book is a well executed piece of sugar-coated science, intended for children or amateur naturalists, and is couched in literary rather than scientific form.”
“This information will be convenient for teachers by giving them something more to talk about.”
Morris, Charles.Heroes of discovery in America. **$1.25. Lippincott.
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Descriptive note in Annual, 1906.
“Useful in the children’s room as well as in the general library.”
Morris, Charles.Heroes of progress in America. **$1.25. Lippincott.
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Short chapters deal with forty-five men who have taken the initiative along the highroads of statesmanship, invention, scientific research, benevolent activity and moral earnestness from the days of Roger Williams to the present.
“The language is simple and easily understood by the younger readers.”
Morris, Charles.Heroes of the army in America. **$1.25. Lippincott.
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America’s fighters by land and sea, “striking for liberty and union and sowing the land with memories of valiant deeds” furnish many a narrative for the youthful patriot of to-day. There are thirty-six men in Mr. Morris’ group including men from George Washington to Nelson A. Miles.
“Should be a valuable form of supplementary reading.”
Morris, Charles.Heroes of the navy in America. *$1.25. Lippincott.
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Accounts of conflicts on the high seas which do honor to both our navy and the heroes who fought in it. There are chapters upon: John Paul Jones, William Bainbridge, Stephen Decatur, James Lawrence, David Porter, Oliver Perry, Farragut, Dewey, Hobson, and a score of others as brave if not as well known.
“Is exceedingly well adapted to the needs of young readers. Treating chiefly, although not entirely, of our naval successes, it presents a rather one-sided and flattering picture of our naval history as a whole.” Charles Oscar Paullin.
“Mr. Morris knows how to tell a story, and his compendium ought to attract many who do not see their way to attacking the minute Mahan, the much-questioned Maclay, the entirely discredited Buell, or the laborious Spears.” Montgomery Schuyler.
Morris, Charles.Home life in all lands. **$1. Lippincott.