‘Mr. Barbé has put together a very instructive and interesting account of his career.’
Of ROBERT FERGUSSON, by Dr. A. B. Grosart,
The Westminster Gazette says:—
‘One of the most interesting of the “Famous Scots” Series is devoted to “Robert Fergusson” the poet, to whom “the greater Robert,” as he freely acknowledged, was under so many obligations. Dr. Grosart is perhaps the best living authority on all that relates to the bard of “The Farmer’s Ingle,” and he gives many new facts and corrects a number of erroneous statements that have hitherto obtained currency respecting him. We have read it with genuine pleasure.’
The British Weekly says:—
‘It is a creditable, useful, and painstaking book, a genuine contribution to Scottish literary history.’
The North British Daily Mail says:—
‘The little volume is a thoroughly competent piece of work, and forms a valuable addition to an excellent series.’
The Weekly Scotsman says:—
‘The book will be welcomed as a worthy addition to that wonderfully entertaining and instructive series of biographies, the “Famous Scots.”