THE FOLLOWING ARE EXTRACTS FROM MORE THAN 1,000 ENDORSEMENTS OF THIS VOLUME:—
To me at least, it will be an authority. A book of permanent value, not milk for babes but strong meat for men.—Ex-Pres. T.D. Woolsey.
Fills an important place in History, not before occupied.—Wm. M. Everts, N.Y.
The maps themselves are a History, invaluable, and never before supplied.—Henry Day, N.Y.
An entirely new field of Historical labor. A splendid volume, the result of careful research, with the advantage of military experience.—Geo. Bancroft.
It is an absolute necessity in our literature. No one can understand the philosophy of the old War for Independence, until he has made a careful and thoughtful perusal of this work.—Benson J. Lossing.
The maps are just splendid.—Adj. Gen. W.L. Stryker, N.J.
The book is invaluable and should be in every library.—Wm. L. Stone, N.Y.
Of permanent standard authority.—Gen. De Peister, N.Y.
Indicates such profound erudition and ability in the discussion as leaves nothing to be desired.—Sen. Oscar de La Fayette, Paris.