“His account of the rapid advance of civilization into the Sudan will be as surprising as it is interesting to most readers.”

+ Ind. 60: 873. Ap. 12, ’06. 150w.

“A book as readable by reason of its style as by its intrinsic merit.”

+ + Nation. 82: 370. My. 3, ’06. 1820w. N. Y. Times. 11: 62. F. 3, ’06. 320w.

“On the whole, the book is one of the best on its subject yet published.”

+ + N. Y. Times. 11: 111. F. 24, ’06. 190w.

“Despite occasional blemishes, the book is worth reading.”

+ + – Outlook. 82: 522. Mr. 3, ’06. 350w.

“Entertainingly written.”

+ + R. of Rs. 33: 381. Mr. ’06. 130w.