Soaring snow-capped mountains and rugged coastlines. Vast stretches of pristine Arctic wilderness. Vibrant cosmopolitan cities, furious ice hockey games, and dollops of maple syrup: this enormous country has it all. Whatever your dream trip to Canada includes, this DK Eyewitness Travel Guide will prove the perfect companion.
1 Female grizzly bear in the rainforest in BC.
Sprawling across the northern end of the American continent and stretching up into the Arctic Ocean, Canada is unimaginably vast. Only 10 percent of the country is populated – the rest is untamed wilderness, where shimmering glaciers, dramatic ocean vistas, and forests of fiery maple trees will leave you awestruck. Hike exhilarating trails beneath snowy peaks, paddle a canoe on backcountry rivers, or head to the Arctic for the greatest light show on earth: the Northern Lights. Everywhere there is wildlife as amazing as the land it inhabits –from breaching whales to grizzly bears.
Canada’s urban areas, too, will not disappoint. There’s delightful diversity across the country’s main cities, from French-speaking Quebec City’s European ambiance to Montreal’s bustling
multicultural neighborhoods, and from the gleaming skyscrapers of Toronto to the dynamic buzz of Vancouver. Farther afield, you’ll find pretty French-style towns, small indigenous communities, and charming fishing villages. In every place you stay, you’ll receive a famously warm and polite Canadian welcome.
The sheer scale of Canada, and the endless number of breathtaking experiences on offer, can seem overwhelming. We’ve broken the country down into easily navigable chapters, with detailed itineraries, expert knowledge and colorful, comprehensive maps to help you plan your visit. Whether you’re staying for a weekend, a week, or longer, this Eyewitness guide will ensure you see the very best of Canada. Enjoy the book, and enjoy Canada.
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REASONS TO LOVE CANADA
Vast, vibrant and breathtakingly beautiful, the world’s second-largest country offers endless possibilities for travelers. Ask any Canadian and you’ll hear a different reason why they love Canada. Here, we pick some of our favorites.
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THE ROCKIES
With soaring peaks, crystalclear lakes and acres of forests, the beauty of the Canadian Rockies (p128) is spellbinding. Ski the slopes, hike the trails or take in the amazing views.
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WHALE WATCHING
The thrill of seeing a breaching whale gushing out of the water or a mother and calf plying the waves is incredible. Tour boats sail off both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
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Seeing these eerie and elusive ribbons of light tops many a bucket list. Churchill (p177), the Yukon (p350) and the Northwest Territories (p360) are some of the top viewing spots.
CAPTIVATING CITIES
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The French flair of Montreal (p238), the cosmopolitan cool of Vancouver (p74) and the multicultural energy of Toronto (p178) make a dynamic contrast to Canada’s scenic landscapes.
SPECTACULAR TRAIN JOURNEYS
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Marvel at dazzling fall colors on the Algoma Central Railway, pristine wilderness on the Polar Bear Express, or stunning snow-capped peaks on the Rocky Mountaineer (p384).
POUTINE
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Hot, crispy french fries, topped with cheese curds and salty brown gravy: it’s easy to crave this simple comfort food that hails from Quebec but is loved right across the country.
NIAGARA FALLS
The thunderous torrent plunging over Horseshoe Falls (p204) is one of North America’s greatest natural spectacles. Take a boat cruise into the mist at the bottom of the falls to truly feel their power.
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INDIGENOUS ART
The phenomenal skills of Inuit and First Nations artists can be seen in intricately carved totem poles, sensuous sculptures and vibrant paintings across the country.
LIFE ON THE LAKES
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Paddle a canoe, cast a fishing line or catch the wind in your sails. From the bustling Great Lakes to the quiet backcountry, Canada is dotted with lakes to enjoy a wealth of watersports.
DISCOVERING DINOSAUR FOSSILS
Explore some of the world’s richest fossil beds at Dinosaur Provincial Park, then follow the Dinosaur Trail through badlands studded with bizarre hoodoo rock formations (p168).
HIKING OFF THE CABOT TRAIL
Amazing trails through Cape Breton Highlands National Park (p316) capture all the beauty of Atlantic Canada: sandy beaches, green highlands, dense forests, and marvelous ocean views. 12
ICE HOCKEY
The nation’s most popular sport is played year round, though the top NHL games are held from October to April. You can catch the action in dozens of ice rinks around the country.
EXPLORE CANADA
This guide divides Canada into 14 colour-coded sightseeing areas, as shown on the map below. Find out more about each area on the following pages.
NORTH AMERICA
GETTING TO KNOW CANADA
Blessed with ancient forests, rugged mountains, and bustling cities, Canada is astonishingly vast, stretching west from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and north to the Arctic Ocean. Each region has a history and essence distinctly its own, resulting in a rich choice of sights and experiences to explore.
VANCOUVER
Canada’s cosmopolitan western seaport enjoys a stunning location, tucked between an island-studded strait and rugged coastal mountains. The shimmering glass skyscrapers of its buzzing downtown sit alongside trendy restaurants, art galleries, and boutiques in the historic Gastown district. Vancouver is also home to Canada’s largest Chinatown, where mouthwatering eateries can be found on every corner. Beyond the center, abundant parks and gardens call out to be explored, and outstanding First Nations art can be viewed at the University of British Columbia.
Best for Ethnic restaurants and vibrant nightlife
Home to Stanley Park, Granville Island, and the Gastown district
Experience
A bike ride around the perimeter seawall in Stanley Park
VANCOUVER ISLAND
This mountainous island has a wild beauty and a relaxed pace of life. The towns of its southeastern corner offer a lively food and arts scene, while Victoria, the pretty provincial capital, has a charming harbor and fine museums packed with the works of First Nations artists. To the west of the island lies the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, which features miles of lush coastal rainforest and rugged surfing beaches. It is a renowned whale-watching spot, with these popular visitors often venturing so close to the shore that they can be glimpsed from land.
Best for Cold-water surfing and hiking the coastal rainforest Home to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Royal British Columbia Museum, and Victoria Experience
A whale-watching excursion in the island’s busy local waters
BRITISH COLUMBIA INTERIOR
Thundering waterfalls, majestic rivers, and mineral hot springs are among the beautiful landscapes that lie between the western Coast Mountains and the Rockies to the east. Thanks to British Columbia’s mild climate, orchards and vineyards flourish here in the southern Okanagan Valley. In sharp contrast, the dramatic wilderness of the northern parks includes ice fields, tundra, and volcanic terrain, while the Haida Gwaii islands preserve ancient rainforest.
Best for Skiing and snowboarding against a spectacular backdrop
Home to Whistler Blackcomb, Okanagan Valley, and the Kootenays region
Experience
A vineyard tour and wine tasting in the Okanagan Valley
CANADIAN ROCKIES
Jagged snowy peaks, luminous glaciers, and shimmering turquoise lakes are strung across Canada’s stretch of the Rocky Mountains. Both stunning natural features and a wealth of wildlife – from grizzly bears to bison – are protected in a series of national and provincial parks, which are populated by splendid scenic drives and hiking trails. Outside the parks, the region offers historic towns such as Fort Steele, beauty spots like Kananaskis Country, and the soothing waters of Radium Hot Springs.
Best for
Hiking trails and wildlife encounters
Home to
Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, and Jasper National Park Experience
A luxurious soak in the Miette Hot Springs within Jasper National Park
THE PRAIRIES
Golden wheat fields and grasslands that reach to the horizon characterize the prairies of central Canada. But this vast area is home to further varied landscapes, from aspen parkland in the west, through the sandy beaches of Lake Winnipeg in the east, to the frozen tundra of northern Manitoba. Bookending the region are the cities of Calgary (best known for its westernthemed events) and cosmopolitan Winnipeg. Those keen to glimpse polar bears or the Northern Lights should head northward, where remote Churchill on Hudson Bay remains a popular place to experience both.
Best for Dinosaur fossils and polar bear spotting
Home to
Calgary, Royal Tyrell Museum, and Prince Albert National Park
Experience
The awe-inspiring spectacle of the Northern Lights in Churchill
TORONTO
The iconic CN Tower, which dominates the skyline for miles around, is a suitable focal point of Canada’s largest city. Close up, Toronto’s dynamic buzz radiates from the lakefront parks of the Harbourfront, through the shiny skyscrapers of downtown, to the tempting sights and smells of Chinatown and other vibrant ethnic neighborhoods. The city’s cultural offerings are immense; spend your time exploring Toronto’s excellent museums and art galleries, its bustling markets, and its lively historic districts teeming with hip restaurants, bars and boutiques.
Best for
World-class museums and stylish restaurants
Home to CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, and the Art Gallery of Ontario
Experience
A three-course meal in the CN Tower’s revolving restaurant, with glorious views of the city below
ONTARIO
Studded with sparkling lakes and waterways, this enormous province stretches from the Great Lakes to Hudson Bay. Northern Ontario is a land of turbulent rivers, dense forests, and Arctic tundra, accessible only by air and a handful of scenic road and rail routes. The fertile southern and eastern regions have sleepy farming towns, islanddotted bays, and sprawling wilderness areas around Lake Superior and in Algonquin Provincial Park. They are also home to the nation’s capital, Ottawa; Toronto, its largest city; and its biggest visitor attraction, Niagara Falls.
Best for
Stunning lakes and thrilling outdoor activities
Home to Ottawa, Niagara Falls, and the National Gallery of Canada
Experience
A boat ride to the mist-veiled base of Niagara Falls
MONTREAL
Montreal is a mosaic of traditionally French and English neighborhoods, sprinkled with multi-cultural communities. This lively mix makes it one of Canada’s most interesting cities. Those fresh to Montreal should head for Plateau Mont-Royal, the best place to catch the unique vibe along with some amazing city views. By the riverfront, the historic buildings and narrow, cobblestone streets of Vieux-Montréal are home to stylish restaurants, bistros and boutiques. The compact city center also offers exquisite churches and outstanding art museums.
Best for Unbeatable art museums
Home to Basilique Notre-Dame-deMontréal and the Musée des Beaux-Arts
Experience
A cable-car ride up the side of Montreal Tower, to take in wonderful vistas from the viewing deck
QUEBEC CITY
The essence of French Canada can be found in this delightful city that sits on the edge of the Saint Lawrence River, with its European architecture and Parisian ambiance. This is a city for wandering: explore the winding cobbled streets, the splendid cathedrals and civic buildings inside the old city walls, the lively market at the Vieux Port, and the Citadelle with its breezy waterside views. Let the relaxed pace continue into the evenings, when you can soak up the atmosphere with leisurely meals in the charming cafés and elegant squares of the Basse-Ville.
Best for French culture and historic architecture
Home to La Citadelle, Place Royale, and the Basilique-Cathédrale Notre Dame de Québec
Experience
A rummage through the art and specialty shops of the rue du Petit-Champlain, before lingering over coffee in an old-town café
QUEBEC PROVINCE
Each fall, fiery red and gold maple forests transform this French-speaking region into one of the most beautiful places in the country. At its heart is the mighty Saint Lawrence River, bordered in the north by the scenic Charlevoix coast and the Laurentian Mountains, which are dotted with charming French villages and churches. To the south, the rocky cliffs and mountains of the Gaspé Peninsula offer superb hiking trails, while caribou herds and polar bears roam the tundra of the remote Nunavik territory in the far north.
Best for
Flaming fall colors
Home to Gatineau, the Canadian Museum of History, and Sainte-Annede-Beaupré
Experience
A trip to Sucrerie de la Montagne to see how maple syrup is made (and sample the results!)
THE MARITIMES
With rocky coastlines, picturesque fishing villages, and long sandy beaches, the beauty and lure of the sea is always close at hand in the Maritimes, though each province maintains a distinctive flavor. New Brunswick is home to French-speaking Acadian villages, quiet coves and the tidecarved Bay of Fundy, while Prince Edward Island, with its emerald farmland and golf courses, is an ideal destination for cycling and hiking. In Nova Scotia, the sparkling bays and weathered fishing towns embody the romance of the sea.
Best for
Beautiful seascapes and cozy country inns
Home to Halifax, Prince Edward Island, and the Fortress of Louisbourg
Experience
Breathtaking landscapes on Prince Edward Island, fictional home of Anne of Green Gables
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
In Newfoundland, the mountains of Gros Morne National Park rise high above sparkling blue fjords. Labrador’s landscape is similarly imposing, with coastal vistas that are often set against a backdrop of glittering icebergs. This remotely beautiful Atlantic region is a popular vacation spot due to its friendly, historic towns, wide-open spaces and grand spectacles of nature. It’s also a good place for whale-watching excursions or trips to see Labrador’s caribou herd.
Best for Rugged coastal scenery
Home to St. John’s and Gros Morne National Park
Experience
A boat tour into the narrow Western Brook Pond fjord to see wildlife and waterfalls in Gros Morne National Park
YUKON
The harsh romance of the gold rush days still lingers over this starkly beautiful land, which is characterized by daunting mountains, frozen lakes, and glacial valleys. Beyond the old mining towns of Whitehorse and Dawson City, an adventurer’s paradise awaits. Head into this remote region to hike beneath the soaring peaks in Kluane National Park and Reserve, or canoe the icy waters of the Stewart River. In summer, the midnight sun never sets, while the Aurora Borealis illuminates dark winters with ribbons of colored light.
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Adventure travel and the unmatched spectacle of the Northern Lights Home to Whitehorse
Experience
An afternoon of Arctic animal watching at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AND NUNAVUT
Still one of the most remote destinations on earth, the vast, untouched terrain of the Northwest Territories will reward those who venture here with superlative hiking. Much of the landscape is harsh, featuring barren tundra, frozen forests, and stark mountains. Yet an abundance of wildlife flourishes here, from great herds of bison to polar bears. Nunavut is also home to the indigenous Inuit, who still practice their traditional lifestyle.
Best for Inuit art and culture
Home to Yellowknife and Baffin Island Experience
A thrilling plane ride to reach Aulavik National Park, one of the world’s most isolated wildlife destinations
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1 False Creek and the skyline of downtown Vancouver.
Cyclists and joggers on the Seawall in Stanley Park.
Coffee brewing at Revolver on Cambie Street.
Neon sign for Art Deco venue the Commodore.
Canada brims with travel possibilities, from two-day tours around the big cities to grand odysseys across the entire region. These itineraries will help you to chart your own course through this vibrant and varied country.
2 DAYS in Vancouver
Day 1
Morning After a leisurely latte at Revolver (325 Cambie St) and people-watching on Robson Street, head to the lovely Stanley Park (p80). The Seawall here is flat and easily circumnavigated in an hour; you can book an e-bike and a tour guide to cycle it or, if you’re feeling less energetic, board the hop-on-hop-off bus. Don’t miss the totem poles near Brocton Oval or the Vancouver Aquarium, which is worth going to for its mesmerizing jellyfish tank alone. Afterward, head down to False Creek to take an aquabus across to Granville Island (p82), a small peninsula dominated by a huge food market brimming with fresh produce, fishmongers, cheese makers, butchers and bakers.
Afternoon After a hearty lunch at the market, take a 20-minute bus ride from Granville Loop Park to Mount Pleasant, a vibrant neighborhood filled with boutiques, galleries, coffee shops, and craft breweries. Nearby Brassneck Brewery (2148 Main St) is a favorite with thirsty locals sporting hipster beards and plaid shirts. When you’ve had your fill of craft beers, take another short bus ride up to Chinatown and enjoy a stroll around the tranquil Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (p87)
Evening Work up an appetite browsing aromatic apothecary and grocery stores on Keefer and East Pender streets before having dinner at Bao Bei (p87). If you have to join a waiting list for a table, enjoy a cocktail at The Keefer Bar (135 Keefer St)
Day 2
Morning Take the SeaBus across Burrard Inlet to North Vancouver and bus to Grouse Mountain (p90) for a panoramic view of the city. Take the same bus to the spectacular Capilano Suspension Bridge (p90) and visit the First Nations Cultural Centre, located in the same park, to see demonstrations of weaving, beadwork, and carving. Before jumping back on the SeaBus, check out Lonsdale Quay (p91), a market selling a tempting array of fresh produce and hand-crafted items.
Afternoon Back in the city centre, splurge on a massage at the Fairmont Pacific Rim’s Willow Stream Spa (1038 Canada Place), just a short walk from the Waterfront Station. Fully recharged, take a stroll around trendy Gastown (p78), Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood, with its indie art galleries and souvenir shops housed in Victorian buildings. The quirky Police Museum was once a morgue, while the Steam Clock is picture-perfect when it toots and puffs every 15 minutes. Wine lovers can head to Salt Tasting Room in Blood Alley for a predinner drink – your server will likely tell you all about the alley’s fascinating history. Evening Gastown’s restaurants range from funky to fine dining. Sidle up to the bar at Sardine Can (26 Powell St) for Spanish tapas and a sherry. After dinner, catch a show at the nearby Commodore (868 Granville St) This Art Deco venue is known for its sprung dance floor. If you want to party the night away afterward, Granville Street is definitely the place to be.
1 Thrillseekers tackling the EdgeWalk at CN Tower. 2 Distillery Historic District.
Fossils at the Royal Ontario Museum. 4 Diners enjoying a meal at Bisha Hotel’s KOST restaurant.
2 DAYS in Toronto
Day 1
Morning Rocket up to the top of the CN Tower (p186), where the views on a clear day are outstanding. If you dare, the EdgeWalk is a (safe) 20-minute outdoor walk around the unbounded perimeter of the main viewing pod, but you must book well in advance and arrive early –there can be a long wait for the elevator. Alternatively, if heights are not your thing, hop on the Queen Streetcar to Humber Bay for a terrific view of the skyline.
Brunch or lunch at the St. Lawrence Market (p192), which comprises three buildings. Make a beeline for the South Market, packed with over 120 specialty vendors, then explore the North Market, known for its Saturday Farmers’ Market.
Afternoon Hip and happening Leslieville is one of Toronto’s best kept secrets. Take the Queen Streetcar to charming Queen St East, lined with trendy shops and cafés. Head down Dundas St towards Bayview Ave. On your way, try to grab a patio seat at Rooster Coffee House (479 Broadview Ave), overlooking nearby Riverdale Park – its coffee is cited as among the city’s best.
Evening Continue on foot to the Distillery Historic District (p193), where you can relax over a pint at one of the microbreweries. Once the largest distillery in the British Empire, today its buildings are occupied by art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants.
Day 2
Morning Centrally located Kensington spans about 10 city blocks, all pedestrianfriendly. At its heart is Kensington Market (p190), where a cacophony of different cultures collide, providing surprising smells, sounds, and tastes in a wide range of spice shops and eateries. If you want a more structured visit, you can book in advance for some great food tours. Surrounding the market are buskers, street artists, and a range of shops.
Afternoon If you need some more retail therapy, make your way to Yorkville. The shops here could seriously damage your credit card. Once you’ve shopped ‘til you’ve dropped, check your bags at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) (p184), and explore the staggering collection of over six million objects. Alternatively, visit the Bata Shoe Museum (p191), which tells a fascinating story of people through shoes. Refuel at the Hyatt rooftop bar (4 Avenue Rd).
Evening Head over to Second City (51 Mercer St), billed as the world’s premier comedy club, for plenty of laughs delivered by top-notch talent. Along with its sister club in Chicago, this improvisational theater troupe has launched the careers of countless comedians. Nearby, at the stylish Bisha Hotel (80 Blue Jays Way), take the elevator to KOST, its rooftop restaurant, for amazing Baja-Mexican cuisine.
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MCGILVARY, MARGARET.
Dawn of a new era in Syria. il *$2.50 Revell 940.356
20–20216
“Miss McGilvary during the progress of the war was the secretary of the Beirut chapter of the Red cross and hence had unusual opportunities for following the trend of events. The story which she tells, and of which she herself was a part, is of deep interest; how an American printing house was converted into a relief bureau; how American philanthrophy did its part in ameliorating the condition of the unhappy people; how difficulties were thrown in the way by the Turks; culminating presently in the arrest of the entire American mission. She tells in thrilling language of a year of horror, and toward the end, of the collapse of the Central powers, the decline of German prestige, and lastly of the end of Turkey.” Boston Transcript
“Hers is a story very well worth the reading, for it is the story of one who was upon the spot and was a witness of all of which she writes.”
Boston Transcript p4 O 27 ’20 330w
“Her book contains vivid notes on the personalities of Enver, Talaat, and Jemal.”
+ The Times [London] Lit Sup p638 S 30 ’20 140w
MCGOVERN, WILLIAM MONTGOMERY.
Modern Japan; its political, military and industrial organization; with a preface by Sir E. Denison Ross.
*$5 Scribner 915.2
(Eng ed 20–9379)
“Dr McGovern spent ten years in the Far East, ‘six of which were devoted to school and college studies in Japan.’ He is, therefore, eminently qualified as an interpreter of Japanese thought and Japanese ideas. He begins with an ethnographical, geographical and historical introduction. Having discussed the early history of the Yamato race, he proceeds to give a summary of the evolution of the country since it was opened up by Commodore Perry’s famous visit. He tells of its constitution and political parties, of its organization and government, of its finances, of its efficient bureaucracy (as compared with the cumbrous British form), its imperial socialism (as he calls the centralization of all economic activity), of its military efficiency (based on German models), of its naval menace, of its industrial and commercial development, its banking system, its agriculture, its foreign trade. The concluding section is a very brief statement of the language and literature, the arts of sculpture, painting, the drama, poetry and religion in its three-fold phase.”
Boston Transcript
“His book is distinctly illuminating, although we may complain that too much space is devoted to the dry bones of political and
military matters, and not enough to the psychology of the people and its expression in literature and the other arts.”
Ath p528 Ap 16 ’20 100w
“A clear, forceful condensation.”
Booklist 16:342 Jl ’20
“Much of Dr McGovern’s book is the expression of a full knowledge and an open mind. It is perhaps the fairest exposition of the whole field of Japanese thought and accomplishment to be found in the vast number of books which have been written about Japan. Dr McGovern’s style is not noticeable for grace. ” N. H. D.
Boston Transcript p11 My 1 ’20 900w
“To those who wish to gain an insight into the potentialities of this forward pushing nation Dr McGovern’s book offers information that is well worth having.”
N Y Times 25:18 Jl 11 ’20 1550w
The Times [London] Lit Sup p159 Mr 4 ’20 80w
“We are grateful to Mr McGovern for this book, but we should have been more so if he had facilitated its use as a work of reference by the addition of an index. We should be still more grateful to him, if, instead of going over old ground that is open to anyone, he used
his very peculiar qualifications in a field that is altogether unexplored.” The Times [London] Lit Sup p247 Ap 22 ’20 850w
MACGRATH, HAROLD. Drums of jeopardy. il
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The heroine of this story is Kitty Conover; it is hard to say whether “Cutty,” war-correspondent and secret service agent, or Johnny TwoHawks, is the hero. They both aspire to be, but as Cutty is handicapped by an extra score or so of years, he is at some disadvantage. The theme of the story is Cutty’s attempt to capture a band of “Reds” and to get possession of the “Drums of jeopardy,” a pair of enormously valuable emeralds. Johnny Two-Hawks comes into it because he is fleeing from this band of “Reds” and at one time possesses the drums of jeopardy. Kitty tries to help them both, rather blindly at first, succeeds in getting herself kidnapped and held for ransom and is finally rescued by both heroes. The leader of the Reds is killed and the end of the story leaves Cutty in possession of the drums of jeopardy.
Booklist 17:158 Ja ’21
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MACGRATH,
HAROLD.
Man with three names. il *$1.75 (3c) Doubleday
20–26106
The man with three names was many things in one, besides his names. He was a novelist, a romantic lover of unusual daring, and a crusader for justice and right. He wrote a book, that went straight to the hearts of sentimental young girls, over a pseudonym. He loved a millionaire’s daughter under his mother’s maiden name, while he flayed her father for the wrongs he had done to the poor. He was the son of a thief who had died in prison for fraudulent business operations and whose fortune he was devoting to expiatory purposes. He achieved all he set out to do: won fame, won the girl, and helped to make over the girl’s father into a good man, expiated his own father’s sins and restored his family name to new honor.
“On the whole, however, his performances are mildly entertaining.”
Ath p619 N 5 ’20 130w
Booklist 16:172 F ’20 Boston Transcript p6 Mr 31 ’20 480w
“It is a pleasant, readable little story, brightly written and sufficiently rapid in movement.” N Y Times 25:22 Ja 18 ’20 500w Pub W 96:1692 D 27 ’19 300w
Springf’d Republican p11a Mr 7 ’20 230w
“Here is the same flowing, almost racy style, which we recall in the ‘Private wire to Washington.’ There is no lack of humour.”
The Times [London] Lit Sup p670 O 14 ’20 320w
MACHARD, ALFRED. When Tytie came (Popaul et Virginie); tr. by Howard Vincent O’Brien. il *$1.75 Reilly & Lee
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A story of child life translated from the French. Popaul, a little boy of ten whose father is at the front, adopts Marie, a Belgian refugee and takes her home to Madame Medard. The two have many adventures, humorous and serious, and a deep devotion develops between them. A blinded soldier tells them the tale of Paul and Virginia and they see the parallel to their own story. Deeply in love they go through a marriage ceremony and regard the affair with great seriousness, accepting Tytie, the American doll, as their child. Popaul, following his father’s death, is adopted by a rich countess who, finally moved by his sorrow, sees that the children cannot be separated and takes Marie to live with her also.
MACKAIN, F. E. Buzzy; the story of a little friend of mine. il *$1.50 Jacobs
This story for little children relates the adventures of a teddy bear. In the first of them Peggy, Buzzy’s little mistress, takes him out into the snow and sets him up, back to a tree, while she makes a snow man, and then the tea bell rings and she runs away and forgets all about him. But Buzzy, left alone, enters into an interesting conversation with the snow man and makes the acquaintance of a rabbit who invites him to his home for the night. Buzzy has other adventures, meets a princess and takes an unexpected journey to London in a suit case. There are pictures in color and humorous drawings in black and white by the author.
MACKALL, LAWTON. Scrambled eggs. il *$1.25 Stewart & Kidd 817
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“A diverting tale of barnyard life. Eustace the duck and his wife, who believes in a communal incubator, Martha the hen who believes that the female’s place is on the nest, and her frivolous husband Clarence, who is always finding an attractive new pullet, have various adventures that parody amusingly the complications of present-day life.” Cleveland
Booklist 16:377 Jl ’20
“The skillfully ludicrous is not half plentiful enough in this sad world of printed pages. ‘Scrambled eggs, ’ however, is just that.”
Bookm 52:348 D ’20 40w
Cleveland p85 S ’20 50w
“The satire is amusingly carried out, and the illustrations by Oliver Herford help a great deal.”
N Y Times 25:209 Ap 25 ’20 190w
Review 3:48 Jl 14 ’20 130w
“Lawton Mackall, editor of ‘Judge’ gives visible proof of his qualification to be in charge of a journal of humor by a delicious bit of barnyard satire, ‘Scrambled eggs. ’”
Springf’d Republican p11a Jl 18 ’20 100w
MACKAY, HELEN GANSEVOORT
(EDWARDS) (MRS ARCHIBALD K. MACKAY). Chill hours. *$1.50 (5½) Duffield
20–3265
Sketches of France in war-time, of the people who were left behind, at home and in the hospitals, deep, sad, intimate things that grip the reader with their poignancy of pain. The longest of these sketches, Nostalgia, is a review of all the beautiful things that were once upon a time, long ago before the war.
“The writer’s success is very definite in capturing the pensive and romantic atmosphere. The stories are written with a tender, though never sentimental or too slight touch, that gives the suggestion of music heard in the twilight from an old harpsichord, and something of the abiding fragrance.”
Ath p494 Ap 9 ’20 180w
“Will be liked by those who read for beauty of expression and imagination. Nostalgia is one of the most poignant and revealing sketches that has come from the war. ”
Booklist 16:271 My ’20
“Helen Mackay has successfully performed the seemingly impossible in ‘Chill hours.’ To be able to write with the pathos and restraint used in these sketches is to possess the technique of the skilled artist, and the vision given to a chosen few.” C. K. H.
Boston Transcript p4 My 5 ’20 500w
Dial 69:321 S ’20 50w
“Miss Mackay is a poet first of all, and poetical values are contained in all her bits of prose. ”
N Y Times 25:25 Je 27 ’20 230w
Review 2:605 Je 5 ’20 130w
“The author carries the art of selection to a fine point, and there is never a word too much in her terrible little sketches.”
+ − + Spec 124:314 Mr 6 ’20 150w
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MACKAY, WILLIAM MACKINTOSH.[2]
Disease and remedy of sin. *$2.50 Doran 234
“The author is pastor of Sherbrooke church, Glasgow. He has been trained in medicine and theology. He approaches the subject from the standpoint of a pastor, whose work has brought him into closest touch with men. He holds that religion is of the very substance of life. He examines the matter of spiritual health with the thoroughness of the physician to the body. He describes his book as ‘ an essay in the psychology of sin and salvation from a medicinal standpoint.’” Bib World
“Preachers especially and all students of the phenomena of Christianity will find this a fresh, stimulating book. It will add a new accent to the usually dismal discussions of sin and salvation.”
Bib World 54:644 N ’20 190w
“The analogy between physical and spiritual conditions enables the writer to offer counsels for spiritual treatment which are clearly the result of a keen insight into the characters of men and the conditions in which they live. Readers may not be able to accept some of the author’s theories and tabulations, but the book is an important contribution to the study of sin, its origin, its growth, and its remedies.”
MACKAYE, PERCY WALLACE. Rip Van Winkle. il *$1.50 Knopf 782
20–923
This version of the legend is in the form of a folk-opera in three acts for which Reginald DeKoven has written the music. Like Dion Boucicault’s drama, it is based on Washington Irving’s story but, the author tells us, with more differences than resemblances to both. “The differences have developed mainly from the consideration that I was writing not a story or a play, but an opera; and this constant consideration has resulted in the two main contributions of mine which modify the old legend—the creation of a new character, Peterkee, and the introduction of a new element in the plot, the magic flask.” (Preface)
Booklist 16:195 Mr ’20
“It is fair, however, to warn the reader that he will find here some graceful verse but little poetry, many characters, but little distinct characterization, and hardly anything of either the pathos or the humor of the old story beloved of all readers of English.”
Theatre Arts Magazine 4:260 Jl ’20
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MCKENNA, STEPHEN. Lady Lilith. *$2 (2c) Doran
20–18657
The sobriquet, Lady Lilith, is applied to Lady Barbara Neave, daughter of a viceroy of India. From childhood on she has been a problem to her family and has kept their nerves on edge with her surprising escapades. Early accustomed to social prominence and adulation, her craving for sensations soon seeks wider fields than through conventional channels. Her excessive vanity makes her an adroit actress, and her heartlessness enables her to walk roughshod over everybody in search of new emotions and new rôles to play. She seems vulnerable only in one spot: her superstition. Throughout the story she toys with the sensation of Jack Waring’s blunt criticism of herself and his persistent love-making. The reader is left somewhat in doubt how much of her remorse after her final refusal of him is genuine feeling, how much theatrical pose, and how much superstitious fear.
“If Mr McKenna’s novel were witty, amusing, an aspect of the human comedy, or just nonsense—or even melodrama—we should not protest. But to butcher his gifts to make a snobs’ banquet is surely a very lamentable pastime. It would be interesting to know whether he has a dozen, say readers of his own sex. ” K. M.
Ath p616 N 5 ’20 420w
“The author gives us a picture of present day social and political life in London, but we sincerely trust that his heroine is not typical of the modern English woman. ”
Cath World 112:553 Ja ’21 190w
“An engrossing picture of English society just before and during the war. ”
Cleveland p105 D ’20 40w
“Two solid volumes of Sonia richly sufficed us and we rather resent having her served up to us again; even under another name. Lady Barbara Neave is just Sonia, only more so. ” V. G.
Freeman 2:358 D 22 ’20 220w
“The most striking thing in this novel is the fact that though we see and know Barbara in all her shallow selfishness, we fall under her spell, even as those who make the story with her fall under it.”
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Y Times p26 D 19 ’20 1800w
Spec 125:675 N 20 ’20 150w
“Next to ‘Sonia,’ this is the author’s most finished and interesting work. Indeed, he sometimes attains the high level set in that admirable book.”
Springf’d Republican p9a D 5 ’20 420w
“One cannot fail to recognize that artistically he is at home, conveying always a very fair impression of reality in general detail, writing with ease and often with wit, drawing characters which are all recognizable as types. But the significance is the question, and here, so far, he is not convincing.”
The outstanding personages of this story are Denys Playfair, an Irishman with a family history that has made resentment towards the English governing classes a part of his inheritance; Sheila Farling, also Irish, slight, black-eyed, clever, full of the joy of life, and on occasion full of mischief, and scorn and a faculty for raillery; and Daphne Grayling, Sheila’s cousin, daughter of an old-fashioned mother who is keeping her in leading strings even to the choice of a husband for her, and who condemns her to a life of boredom and inactivity. Sheila’s exuberant spirit leads her to play providence for her friends. She engineers Denys into a political career, and noticing the blossoming out of Daphne under Denys’s friendship, does violence to her own feelings for him, while she engineers the two into a love compact. Fate intervenes in the form of a serious accident to Daphne’s ex-fiancé, which brings the latter to a realization that duty is stronger than love. It also intervenes to acquaint Denys with Sheila’s true feeling for him for when he collapses before her eyes from the effects of over-work and strain, her assumed indifference likewise collapses.
“Her delightful grandfather is one of the best characters and Sheila herself is irresistible.”
Booklist 16:245 Ap ’20
“Despite this slightness of plot, the story carries its own sentimental interest and is continually a matter of touch and go. Moreover the characters are delightful.” M. E. Bailey
Bookm 51:205 Ap ’20 240w
“An earlier work has been resurrected from the obscurity of the novelist’s earlier career to share the success of his later books. In many cases the act is justified. But in Mr McKenna’s case it seems to us decidedly a mistake.”
Boston Transcript p7 Mr 24 ’20 220w
“Yet in spite of its failings and its extremely weak at times almost ludicrously weak motivation, the novel is not without its good points. Sheila herself is attractive, and the dialogue is easy and not infrequently even bright.”
N Y Times p116 Mr 14 ’20 500w
“Imagine a new ‘Dolly dialogues’ with a serious motive behind it, and you get somewhere near the aim and substance of this earlier work by the author of ‘Sonia.’” F: T. Cooper
Pub W 97:998 Mr 20 ’20 400w
“It is all very interesting, for Mr McKenna’s people are brilliant, and the dinner parties, social gatherings and political conferences
scintillate with wit and sharp exchanges of opinions on public questions of the moment. Meanwhile, the principal romance is handled with skill by the author.”
A successful playwright, suddenly grown rich, is surrounded by a host of poor relations, brothers and sisters with wives, husbands and offspring, all more or less failures, all tactlessly anxious to drink at the golden fountain. They drive him from his country home, they assail him in his town house, they turn against him their slanderous tongues when their expectations are not fulfilled. He is a good sort and goes the full length of the bearable, but at last, in desperation, elopes with his long-loved secretary on a honeymoon to America after committing one revengeful act. Mindful of the internecine warfare among his relations, he makes a present of one-fifth of his country home to each family group respectively.
“The Touchwood family is one of those detestable, fascinating families that we cannot have enough of.”
K. M.
Ath p1035 O 17 ’19 1000w
Booklist 16:245 Ap ’20
“Mr Mackenzie has here the material for a short story or, let us say, a well-balanced novelette. But instead of selecting, and sorting, and packing it down, he lets it take possession of him. There is of course a lot of amusing stuff in it, no end of satirical material, no end of clever and witty touches. But the book as a book is without form and void.”
H. W. Boynton
Bookm 51:341 My ’20 420w
“‘Poor relations’ is a farce. Any number of children and adults pass through its pages, all acting exactly as children and adults act. A plot of quite exceptional banality and incidents of incredible age and vulgarity serve to display these life-like wares. It would be easier to think lightly of Mr Mackenzie’s failure if one did not have to remember what Henry James said of him. Remembering that, and remembering Jenny Pearl, the brief story of Mr Mackenzie’s career takes on some of the proportions of tragedy.” Gilbert Seldes
Dial 68:611 My ’20 1100w
“‘Poor relations’ shows, moreover, that recognition of how strange people really are which has always been one of Mr Mackenzie’s virtues. He has resisted that persistent underwriting of character and circumstance which has been the curse of refined English literature ever since the days of Gissing, and has not been afraid to allow fantastic people to do fantastic things.” Rebecca West
New Repub 21:362 F 18 ’20 1200w
“Written in a light ironic manner, with much deftness of phrasing and a thorough understanding of the follies and meannesses and
hypocrisies to which his ‘ poor relations’ are so exceedingly prone, it yet usually and skilfully contrives to keep the reader in sympathy with its vain, generous, sentimental and self-deceived hero.”
N Y Times 25:1 Mr 7 ’20 750w
“Though marred toward the end by that longwindedness which is his besetting sin, it is exceptionally amusing.”
N Y Times 25:190 Ap 18 ’20 60w
“Mr Mackenzie may object to the expression: ‘this well known author writes in an entirely new vein’ but it seems to fit the occasion. He handles his hero with affectionate jocularity bordering on farce. Yet the complete picture of John Touchwood is fine, human and lovable perhaps just because of its convincing defects.” Doris Webb
Pub W 97:994 Mr 20 ’20 260w
“It was with some trepidation that we opened ‘Poor relations.’ Our delight was therefore doubly great on finding no taint of the Scarlett novels marring its pages. Quite early in the book the principal character remarks: ‘This passion for realism is everywhere.... Thank goodness, I’ve been through it and got over it and put it behind me for ever. ’ Let us pray that he is speaking with the voice of his creator.”
Sat R 128:319 O 4 ’19 1150w
“This is an ingenious and at times diverting recital, bordering on extravaganza, but not too remotely detached from reality to be
incredible, and not too malicious in its satire to be unenjoyable.”
Spec 123:865 D 20 ’19 400w
“‘Poor relations’ is engagingly light-hearted in all its phases, with a discernible grain of reality beneath the shell of comedy and satire.”
Springf’d Republican p13a My 2 ’20 600w
“The oppression which has seemed of late to brood over the work of Mr Compton Mackenzie has cleared away, we hope never to return. In ‘Poor relations’ the sun comes out brightly from the clouds, a gentle breeze of humour blows the story along, and the reader from the first page to the last enjoys himself immensely.”
The Times [London] Lit Sup p513 S 25 ’19 850w MACKENZIE, COMPTON. Vanity girl. *$2 (1½c) Harper
20–7724
It is the story of the clever scheming of a vain, selfish, heartless but very beautiful girl. Her first step to use her beauty as an asset was to go on the stage. As “Vanity girl,” opportunities offered to cast her net for a titled husband. She captured the fifth Earl of Clarehaven and was received by the family on equal terms. Her first disappointment came when the fates denied her a son to inherit the earldom, and her
