From the New York Leader.
"A work of much power, possessing vastly more of that reality, which makes the real charm of a romance, than anything which has preceded it this season."
From the Cincinnati Commercial.
"A well written volume, spicy with interest, and quite above the every day average of the flood of works of fiction."
From the Chambersburg (Pa.) Independent.
"We submit the work to the perusal of our readers, as one replete with interest and instruction."
From the Ladies' Visitor.
"'GEORGE MELVILLE,' coming just now, will be even more certain of a warm reception than if he only swelled the crowd of claimants for the popular favor."
From the Albany (N.Y.) Knickerbocker.