OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
‘This attempt to bring the works of so distinguished an author within the reach of all classes cannot fail to be universally appreciated.’—Morning Star.
‘Hugh Miller’s writings have long passed the period of criticism, and taken rank among standard works. From the times of the British Essayists and Oliver Goldsmith, no literary man has shown a greater mastery of the English language than the author of The Old Red Sandstone. The size of the page and the letterpress are suitable for the library, while the price is a third less than the original edition.’—Daily Review.
‘The moderate price at which the series is now offered, however, will enable thousands of readers to acquire for themselves those volumes which they have hitherto only found accessible by means of the circulating library. From the pure, manly, and instructive character of his writings—whether social, moral, or scientific—and from the fascinating attractions of his style, we do not know any works better deserving of a vast circulation than those of Hugh Miller. The edition is clearly printed, and altogether well got up.’—Glasgow Herald.
‘This cheap re-issue by Mr. Nimmo will enable tens of thousands who have yet only heard of Hugh Miller soon to learn to appreciate and admire him.’—Bell’s Messenger.
‘This cheap edition of Hugh Miller’s works deserves, and will doubtless secure, a very extended public support. No one knew better than Hugh Miller how to combine amusement with instruction; and all his works exhibit this most important combination.’—Public Opinion.
‘The works of Hugh Miller cannot be too widely known or studied; and the publisher deserves our thanks for his cheap re-issue of them.’—The Standard.
‘A new cheap issue of Hugh Miller’s admirable works will be hailed with pleasure by all who desire to possess a really valuable collection of books.’—The Observer.