The Leeds Mercury says:—
‘We owe to Mr. Maclachlan not only a charming life-story, if at times a pathetic one, but a vivid chapter in the romance of Africa. Geography has no more wonderful tale than that dealing with the unravelling of the mystery of the Niger.’
The Speaker says:—
‘Mr. Maclachlan recounts with incisive vigour the story of Mungo Park’s heroic wanderings and the services which he rendered to geographical research.’
The Kilmarnock Herald says:—
‘It is a thrilling story, powerfully told, of one of Scotland’s noblest sons.’
The Educational News says:—
‘Mungo Park has his record here summarised in such a manner as to win, inform, and delight.’