“A story which is rich in dramatic interest, and which exhibits remarkable powers of characterization and description.” Wm. M. Payne.

+Dial. 43: 62. Ag. 1, ’07. 350w.

“Though of little artistic merit, is exhilarating reading.” Herbert W. Horwill.

+ −Forum. 38: 549. Ap. ’07. 220w.

“The many-sided struggle in Cuba constitutes the strongest part of the novel. In the main, the characters stand well apart from one another, and firmly on their own feet as well.”

+Nation. 84: 247. Mr. 14, ’07. 360w.

“It is a rattling good story exceedingly well told.”

+N. Y. Times. 12: 378. Je. 15, ’07. 140w.

“The book is well written and brisk.”

+Sat. R. 103: 275. Mr. 2, ’07. 170w.