+ + Arena. 35: 329. Mr. ’06. 850w.
“Is a thoroughly satisfying book. The author’s historical account of the various discoveries, expeditions, and foundations is painstaking and accurate, his defense of the padres and their methods is generous, his love of the Indians whole-souled and his indignation at the past and present treatment by our government passionate but just.”
+ + Cath. World. 82: 835. Mr. ’06. 290w.
“The book is marred by over-much sentimental rhetoric.”
+ – Critic. 48: 382. Ap. ’06. 110w.
“This vivid and graphic description of the California missions is rendered particularly valuable by the presentation of several features in connection with them which have not been touched upon by previous writers.”
+ + Ind. 60: 876. Ap. 12, ’06. 150w.
“His book is undoubtedly a notable addition to our historical literature, and viewed whether as history pure and simple, as an indictment of our Indian policy, or as a contribution to the study of American art, will be found of distinct value.”
+ + Lit. D. 32: 453. Mr. 24, 06. 500w.
“In view of the writer’s evident enthusiasm, it is to be regretted that his manner of presenting the subject has a certain quality of dryness.”