Needs No Great Skill to Identify Both
An analysis of a narrative about two men pursuing life through hardship toward light. One dies seeking enlightenment at the abyss, the other continues with hope. The father’s skill falters in the last chapter, suggesting simpler aims might have yielded greater success, yet the work remains fresh and sincere, provoking thought and divergence of opinion.
A. K. H. B. Review and Critique in The Press
The essay critiques Dr. Boyd's volume noting overblown affectation and reliance on paradox. It questions his biographical touches and depictions of Norman Macleod and Dickens, praises Buchanan as among the better portraits, and ends urging restraint from the jolly and churchly tone.
Gift Books Offer Quiet Charm and Moral Insight
A review extols Cowper for gentleness and clear truthfulness while condemning oppression. It highlights new illustrated editions of The Task, Child Life in Japan, and Loon o Baxter’s, praising Edward Evans prints, plus selections like The Magic Flower Pot and Danes in England. The piece notes engaging stories for children, with varied art and lessons, including True Under Trial and Left to Themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowper
Messrs. Nisbet and Co
Edmund Evans
Japan
O’ Baxter
Deacon Murray
Robertson
Davie
Zebedee
Leon O
Zebedee Baxter
Edward Garrett
Paul Falconer
Flere
England
Alfred
Edward Forbes
India
London
Pedro
A. Marryat
Australia
Englefield Grange
Mary
The Tusk Poem and Japanese Chill Stories
Two early works listed: The Tusk a poem by William Cowren with illustrations by Birkit Foster, published by Niseo and Co. Also Or Japanese Chill Stories by M Carplin Ayrton with many illustrations from Griffith and Farran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cowren
Birkit Foster
Niseo and Co
M. Carplin Ayrton
Griffith
Farran
The Daughters of Armenia by Mrs Wheeler
Mrs Wheeler’s missionary account chronicles the Armenian field in Turkey and Eastern Europe. It portrays mission work, reform efforts, and the clash with local priests as Protestant influence gradually dispels ignorance and dirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenia
A. Wheeler
Turkey
W. Oliphant and Co
Europe
A Tale for Boys and Adventures by Various Authors
A garbled catalog lists several 19th century boys books with authors such as Alfred EyGkapacu, Francis Paumen, and Agu Ta Manryat, noting illustrated editions and publishers Warne and Co. The misc text resembles a publisher’s list of juvenile tales and compatible works with limited legible details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Skinner
Gardner, Paisley
James Clarke and Co
Epward Garrett
Cassail, Potter
Gulpinu
Alfred
Alfred H. EyGkapacu
Warnesud Co
Francis Paumen
Llustratinns
W. Girdier
Dushaiva
AGU TA Manryat
Warnead Co
Haglefield Graeser
Mra
A1. B. Pautn
CP. Warntand C
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Dr. Boyd
Boyd
Mr. Disraeli
Blind Milton
Norman Macleod
Prince of Wales
Dunrobin
Joly
Dean Stanley
St. Andrews
Professor Buchanan
Glasgow
Charles Dickens
Dickens
Hume
Henry Mackenzie