d writing style. Degler also does a fine job of making his thesis clear to the reader and wastes no time proving it logically and in such a manner that leaves no questions left unanswered. Due to the ample amount of information relayed in the book there seem to be no outstanding inconsistencies that threaten the validity of the monograph itself. My negative criticism of the book is minimal it was long but a relatively enjoyable read for a non fiction book. Degler's only weakness in the writing of this book was his rather dry presentation of the material, however, the inherent interest the material itself sparks in readers negates this potentially damaging flaw. In this book Degler has created an impressive, insightful and interesting literary work. ...
