"The illustrations and maps, which are exceedingly good, constitute a special feature of a very instructive and very readable book."—Glasgow Herald.
"Mr. Firth Scott has not attempted to embellish these narratives, but with the help of maps and some good illustrations he brings them vividly before us in all their picturesqueness."—Daily Telegraph.
"The stories are well told; they are almost matter of fact at times, but always full of charm, and the reader will follow them with a steady curiosity and interest."—Leeds Mercury.