+ – Atlan. 98: 849. D. ’06. 950w.
“The fact that Mr. Traubel has not trusted to his memory, but took down Whitman’s words, hot from his lips, gives this book its great value and interest. It is a pity, however, that he took down so many ‘hot’ words.” Jeannette L. Gilder.
+ + – Critic. 49: 185. Ag. ’06. 1600w.
“The whole book, unstudied and unpolished, conveys a realistic impression of the poet and the man, such as only a devoted Boswell is able to give.” Percy F. Bicknell.
+ + Dial. 40: 144. Mr. 1, ’06. 1540w. + Lit. D. 32: 475. Mr. 31, ’06. 1050w.
“Though the book itself is well arranged and beautifully printed, it leaves the reader in a somewhat dreary wonder whether it faithfully records even the declining and enfeebled years of the poet.”
+ – Nation. 82: 353. Ap. 26, ’06. 540w.
“The book should be distinguished in importance sharply from the mass, not only for its charm, but as a complete self-revelation of the man who is likely to hold the ultimate place among our poets.”
+ + N. Y. Times. 11: 109. F. 24, ’06. 2620w.
“One of the most remarkable biographical volumes that have appeared in many years.”