“Few books of travel lately written in this country excel it, and we predict it will be more than a book of an hour.” H. E. Coblentz.
| + | Dial. 42: 371. Je. 16, ’07. 480w. |
“Throughout the whole of this portion of the East there is an almost total lack of American products. This state of things is regarded by the author as wholly inexcusable. His views upon the subject are timely and deserving of general attention.”
| + | Lit. D. 34: 510. Mr. 30, ’07. 550w. |
“Most of these spots are familiar, but described from his point of view in an attractive, often humorous way, they acquire a fresh interest.”
| + | Nation. 84: 289. Mr. 28, ’07. 370w. |
“It is well worth while to travel in Mr. Penfield’s company, and look at unfamiliar scenes with his fresh yet experienced eyes.” Edward A. Bradford.
| + | N. Y. Times. 12: 158. Mr. 16, ’07. 1390w. | |
| + | Outlook. 86: 38. My. 4, ’07. 110w. |
“The book is mere journalism and, though interesting, is by no means trustworthy.” G: Louis Beer.
| − + | Putnam’s. 2: 745. S. ’07. 130w. |