“The book will interest the general student of our national history as well as the people of Illinois.”
+ Critic. 48: 288. Mr. ’06. 90w.
“Altogether the book is highly attractive, and will be found particularly useful in the schools, every one of which should be provided with a copy.”
+ + Dial. 40: 94. F. 1, ’06. 250w.
“It would be difficult to find a picture of pioneer days at once so true to the spirit of the time and so accurate in detail.”
+ + Ind. 61: 43. Jl. 5, ’06. 150w.
“Altogether he gives a very tolerable idea of Illinois history.”
+ N. Y. Times. 11: 89. F. 10, ’06. 400w.
“His book, in a word, is encyclopaedic in scope. No pretense is made to original research, but the authorities followed are sound, and there is little to criticise.”
+ Outlook. 81: 1083. D. 30, ’05. 150w.