Smyth's Book
AMONG the recent lists sent out by Home publishers, the name of W. J.
Smyth, Christchurch, causes the book-lovers of New Zealand to lift an interested eyelid.
For Smyth's book, "Jean of The Tussock Country," has received most promising criticisms from English writers and already the press of New Zealand is commenting on the work of one of our own authors.
If experience is necessary to writing a good book, then Smyth's effort promises* to be one above the average.
He has travelled extensively and has an eye for material to make a good storyLocal manager for Illotts', the publicity people, he has found time to turn out what is rumored to be a book that will give an insight into New Zealand life.
Its arrival m the Dominion is awaited with interest.
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NZ Truth, Issue 1167, 12 April 1928, Page 4
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135Smyth's Book NZ Truth, Issue 1167, 12 April 1928, Page 4
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