"It is an account of the life of a man of great energy of character, and of more than common variety of talent, who has taken a prominent part in the controversies and discussions of the day."—N. Y. Evening Post.
"His life is a 'living epistle,' proclaiming that virtuous endeavors and unselfish toil, sooner or later, will meet a fit recompense."—N. Y. Christian Intelligencer.
"The volume tells all about 'Horace,'—where he came from, his struggles, ambition, triumphs, etc. These are of great interest, and will be read with avidity."—Boston Daily News.
"A most graphic and entertaining account of the life of Mr. Greeley. * * * The most spicy and attractive biography of the day."—Boston Journal.
"It throws open the door of the work-shop, and exhibits industry, and thrift, and intelligence at their hard day's work, earning their daily bread, and laying down the stepping stones to all that the world esteems and admires."—Utica Morning Herald.
"There has been nothing like it since the life of Franklin: interesting throughout."—Montpelier Watchman.
"An interesting book—full of good to all."—Bangor Mercury.
"Full of interest and instruction."—Belvidere Intelligencer.
"Is of absorbing interest, and contains much of pleasant humor, sparkling wit, and attractive anecdote."—Bangor Courier.
"The life of a most extraordinary man."—Amherst Gazette.