'A masterpiece of narrative.'—Daily Chronicle.
'As fascinating as Sir Walter Scott's best fiction.'—Daily Telegraph.
'Full of dashing feats of courage as any romance.'—Pall Mall Gazette.
'Not since the appearance of Lord Roberts's "Forty-one Years" have we had a record of Indian warfare which can be compared with this glowing and moving story.'—Daily Mail.
'The enthusiastic admiration of the reader cannot fail to be aroused.'—Morning Post.
'A classic of frontier literature.'—Scotsman.
'Any one proud of his name as Englishman may read in these stirring chapters abundant justification for his pride.'—Globe.
'A very fascinating, a singularly delightful book.'—Glasgow Herald.
'A noble story, nobly told.'—Punch.
'Every page is quick with heroism.'—Outlook.