“The interpretation of the far southwest requires a command of language and a power of appreciation possessed by few writers. Mr. Prudden has both. Perhaps the best recommendation that can be given this picturesque description is that it makes the reader anxious to see what is spoken of with his own eyes.”
| + + | Ann. Am. Acad. 29: 646. My. ’07. 240w. |
“Dr. Prudden’s style is notably vigorous and enthusiastic.” H. E. Coblentz.
| + | Dial. 42: 374. Je. 16, ’07. 200w. |
“A very readable book.”
| + | Ind. 62: 735. Mr. 28, ’07. 210w. |
“The book on the whole has the charm of freshness and reality.”
| + | Nation. 84: 360. Ap. 18, ’07. 190w. | |
| N. Y. Times. 11: 748. N. 10, ’06. 330w. | ||
| N. Y. Times. 12: 15. Ja. 12, ’07. 290w. |
“A popular travel book, but it is not of the superficial variety. It is the work of a keen observer who reflects upon what he sees.” Cyrus C. Adams.
| + + | N. Y. Times. 12: 122. Mr. 2, ’07. 630w. | |
| + | N. Y. Times. 12: 384. Je. 15, ’07. 130w. | |
| + | Outlook. 85: 331. F. 9, ’07. 100w. |