Of THE BALLADISTS, by John Geddie,
The Birmingham Daily Gazette says:—
‘As a popular sketch of an intensely popular theme, Mr. Geddie’s contribution to the “Famous Scots Series” is most excellent.’
The Publishers’ Circular says:—
‘It may be predicted that lovers of romantic literature will re-peruse the old ballads with a quickened zest after reading Mr. Geddie’s book. We have not had a more welcome little volume for many a day.’
The New Age says:—
‘One of the most delightful and eloquent appreciations of the ballad literature of Scotland that has ever seen the light.’
The Spectator says:—
‘The author has certainly made a contribution of remarkable value to the literary history of Scotland. We do not know of a book in which the subject has been treated with deeper sympathy or out of a fuller knowledge.’