106. General Criticism

As an indication of the number of instances in which quotations are used in this book without any reference, I submit herewith, in a separate sheet, a long list of pages where such quotations are found.WWPGC 37.4

Response: The decision reached early to include references to materials quoted, cared for this observation.WWPGC 37.5

W. W. Prescott closing remarksWWPGC 37.6

“Allow me to say in closing, that it has been quite a shock to me to find in this book so many loose and inaccurate statements; and what I have submitted for our consideration will indicate how much of an undertaking it will be to revise this book so that it will be in harmony with historical facts, and with the interpretation of the prophecy concerning the 1260 days which we are now adopting.WWPGC 37.7

“If I can be of any assistance in locating any of the quotations, I will be willing to do what I can in this matter.WWPGC 37.8

“Yours faithfully,”WWPGC 37.9

Compiler’s Remarks:WWPGC 37.10

More, of course, was involved than dealing with the items suggested above. Work on the 1911 edition of The Great Controversy stretched from late January, 1910, to May, 1911. Time references were dealt with, checking the quotations was a large task. C. C. Crisler, at the Elmshaven office followed through on this with the help of D. E. Robinson in the office, and teachers, librarians, and ministers in the East, and in England, and the continent, with a great deal of work done in the excellent libraries in northern California. Most of the quotations used by Ellen White in the 1888 book were found, but some could not be traced, and with Ellen White’s approval, quotations making the same point were substituted. There were refinements beyond the suggestions made by W. W. Prescott which were made in the interests of precision of expression. Appendix notes, devoted mostly to giving references supporting various critical or sensitive areas of the book were developed and added. The Index was enlarged, and new illustrations were introduced. When the book came from the press, Ellen White was well pleased with it, and was often found readings its pages.WWPGC 37.11