The Recto Reader has a purpose to serve. It introduces one to the workings of one of the most brilliant minds of our race, which reveal as nothing else can the true measure of Recto's worth and achievement. It is that and more. It serves our country too, for it projects into the conscience of our people much that is to be learned from the creed of nationalism that Recto espoused with so much ability, sincerity, eloquence and courage. To drink deep then of the Recto Reader is a rich and rewarding experience.