+ Nation [London] 27:18 Ap 3 ’20 1100w
“‘A Brazilian mystic’ possesses an exotic charm that sets it apart from volumes of the commonplace.”
+ N Y Times p13 O 3 ’20 580w R of Rs 62:223 Ag ’20 50w
“All is told with an artistry of penmanship that is a revelation to those who were, perhaps, too near events at that time to see them in their romantic aspect.”
+ − Sat R 130:78 Jl 24 ’20 500w
“His narrative of the successive sieges of Canudos is an admirable piece of writing.”
+ Spec 124:355 Mr 13 ’20 200w
“Fascinating and exciting story.”
+ Springf’d Republican p6 D 2 ’20 320w
“If the result looks to be unworthy of the trouble the author has taken, the responsibility for the failure to make a really interesting book rests with Antonio Maciel and his followers.”