“Mr. Fraser’s book is one to live.”—Athenæum.
“These are noble stories and Mr. Fraser tells them admirably.”—Guardian.
“More attractive than any imaginary narrative.”—British Weekly.
“It stirs the blood to read.”—Literary World.
“Brisk, strong, and spirited, full of the subtle flavour of the past, and crammed from cover to cover with picturesque incident brilliantly told.”—Navy League Journal.
“It combines in admirable form matters of present-day interest and historic renown.”—Leeds Mercury.
“It will be read with a keen zest by everyone.”—Scotsman.
“The reader is made to feel like an actual spectator.”—Dundee Advertiser.
“Admirers of dashing bravery on the high seas will find delight in Mr. Fraser’s volume.”—New York Daily Tribune.
“All capital yarns, chock-full of salt, sulphur, and saltpetre.”—The Nation (U.S.A.).