“The author writes in a rapid, readable style and draws on an ample store of personal experience in many lands, although his adventures never approach the thrilling, or even the extraordinary.”
+ – Dial. 40: 237. Ap. 1, ’06. 330w.
“Is not merely an amusing book, but also something far more valuable. It is an account unconscious, perhaps, but none the worse for that, of the philosophy of a happy life.”
+ + Lond. Times. 4: 328. O. 6, ’05. 920w.
“Mr. Shand’s peculiar weakness is gastronomic. He delights to record his various experiences in eating and drinking. On the other hand, his chapters on the changes in London and on Old Edinburgh, and his literary recollections, are both interesting and valuable.”
+ + – Nation. 82: 177. Mr. 1, ’06. 230w.
“If he knows how to write, how can he help writing a delightful book out of his reminiscences of such an enjoying and enjoyed life? At any rate, Mr. Shand has not been able to help writing such a book.” Montgomery Schuyler.
+ + N. Y. Times. 11: 101. F. 17, ’06. 1160w.
“The book is discursive and agreeable rather than important.”
+ Outlook. 82: 476. F. 24, ’06. 60w.