The Leeds Mercury says:—
“Unmistakably the most interesting and complete story of the life of Fletcher of Saltoun that has yet appeared. Mr. Omond has had many facilities placed at his disposal, and of these he has made excellent use.”
The Speaker says:—
“Mr. Omond has told the story of Fletcher of Saltoun in this monograph with ability and judgment.”
Of THE BLACKWOOD GROUP, by Sir George Douglas,
the Scotsman says:—
“In brief compass, Sir George Douglas gives us skilfully blended together much pleasantly written biography and just and judicious criticism.”
The Weekly Citizen says:—
“It need not be said that to everyone interested in the literature of the first half of the century, and especially to every Scotsman so interested, ‘The Blackwood Group’ is a phrase abounding in promise. And really Sir George Douglas fulfils the promise he tacitly makes in his title. He is intimately acquainted not only with the books of the different members of the ‘group,’ but also with their environment, social and otherwise. Besides, he writes with sympathy as well as knowledge.”