"We are prepared to say, that Peter Schlemihl is an exceedingly clear and well-written work—that the author has displayed a considerable amount of book lore in its composition—that the story is interesting and instructive—that we have been entertained and edified by its perusal, and that it possesses merits of more than ordinary character. We cordially recommend it to the reading community, since we are sure that they will be benefitted as well as entertained by the revelations contained in the pages of Peter."—The National Era.
"A strangely conceived and ably executed work."—N. O. Com. Times.
"The work forms a consecutive tale, all along which runs a vein of severe satire, and which at every step is illustrated by a vast deal of valuable information, and the inculcation of sound principles of morality and religion. It is a work which is adapted to do good, suited to all intelligent general readers, and a pleasant companion for the scholar's leisure hours."—N. Y. Recorder.
"This is a very remarkable production, and unless we are greatly deceived, it is from a new hand at the literary forge. We have read every page of this thick volume, and have been strongly reminded of Southey's great book, The Doctor. The author of this work must be a man of close observation, much research, and if we are accurate in our estimate, he is a layman. ... This same book will make a sensation in many quarters, and will unquestionably create a name and reputation for its author, who forthwith takes his place among the best and keenest writers of our country. ... We commend it to the gravest and gayest of our readers, and assure them that our own copy will not go off our table until another winter has passed away."—N. Y. Alliance and Visitor.
"The volume cannot fail to be read extensively and do good. The popular 'isms' of the day, their folly and injurious tendency, are descanted upon with mingled gravity and humor, and considerable talent and truthful feeling are shown in the discussion. Whether the book have an immediate run or not, the soundness of its views, delivered with some quaintness of style, will insure it permanent popularity."—N. York Commercial Advertiser.
"Light, sportive, graceful raillery, expressed with terse and delicate ease. ...
"It is a novel of fun, with grave notes by way of ballast."—Christian Examiner.
PUBLISHED BY A. HART.