"A careful study of an important question, fortified by facts and figures which are both interesting and valuable."—New York Recorder.
Hon. Thomas M. Cooley says: "I have read the book with interest, especially that part which discusses State ownership and management. I have not before seen the side you advocate so clearly and so ably presented."
"The book is the most valuable work yet issued on its subject."—Des Moines News.
"Mr. Larrabee is eminently fitted for the task to which he has set himself. He is not a mere theorizer. He brings to the discussion the ripe knowledge that comes from long experience in dealing with the railroad question, not only as a State Senator and Governor, but also 'as a shipper and as a railroad promoter, owner and stockholder,' and likewise as 'a director, president and manager of a railroad company.' In his treatment of the railroad problem, moreover, Mr. Larrabee displays a breadth of view and an earnestness of purpose that must command respect even where they fail to carry conviction."—Public Opinion.
"It is devoid of the animus which usually enters into the works of the reformers, but on the contrary is written in admirable style, enhanced by happy anecdotes, and altogether is a much more readable book than one is accustomed to find upon so practical a question."—Kansas City Journal.
"It justifies a claim to a place among the standard books upon the railroad problem. It is particularly in those portions of the work which deal with the relations of the Government to the railroads and the solution of the difficulties that have arisen between the railways and the people that the experience of the author both in guiding and executing the railway legislation of Iowa comes into prominent play."—Omaha Bee.
"We commend the book to the careful reading of the railroad stockholder."—Railroad Record and Investor's Guide.
"A thoughtful volume, showing careful research and reflection."—Chicago Inter-Ocean.
"A most interesting, valuable and timely book. Every student of the subject will need to read it, and the popular vein of narrative makes it very interesting and instructive to the general reader."—New England Home.
"This work will present Governor Larrabee in a new and novel light before the public. Heretofore he has been known as the successful man of affairs and business; as the earnest and zealous legislator; as the persistent and vigorous executive; and now he comes as the laborious student upon a great economic and practical question who has aptly and clearly put his views into a book."—Dubuque Herald.