"This is decidedly the best novel Mr. Bennett has written. He tells his
story well, and while leading the reader over the prairies of Texas into
the haunts of the wild Indians, or among the equally savage bands of
lawless men, that once were the terror of that country; he presents the
remarkable transitions in the fortunes of his hero, in a manner which,
though often startling, are yet within the bounds of probability. His
dialogue is good, growing easily out of the situation and condition of
the interlocutors, and presenting occasionally, especially in response,
an epigrammatic poise, that is worthy of all praise. The plot abounds
with adventure, and presents many scenes of startling interest, while
the denouement is such as to amply satisfy the most fastidious reader's
ideas of poetical justice. We would add a few words of praise for the
excellent style in which this book is gotten up. It is well printed on
good paper, and bound in a manner to correspond with the quality of its
typography."--_Arthur's Home Gazette._
"This is the best of Mr. Bennett's books. It is a brilliant and
thrilling production, and will particularly interest all who love to
read of life in the West and South-West. A love story runs through the
volume, lending grace and finish to it. Mr. Peterson has issued the book
in very handsome style; the type is new and of honest size, the binding
is strong and pretty, the paper is firm and white, and the
embellishments are eminently creditable. Clara Moreland should command a
large sale."--_Philadelphia City Item._
"On looking more carefully through this racy, spirited narrative of
thrilling scenes and well-told adventures, we meet with beauties that
escape a casual observation. Mr. Bennett is a keen discoverer of
character, and paints his portraits so true to nature as to carry the
reader with him through all his wild wanderings and with unabated
interest. The author of 'Clara Moreland' takes rank among the most
popular American novelists, and aided by the great energy of his
publisher is fast becoming a general favorite."--_McMackin's Model
Saturday Courier._
"Emerson Bennett has written some very creditable productions. This is
one of his longest, and is well received. Mr. Bennett is a favorite
author with Western readers. It is illustrated and well
printed."--_Philadelphia Dollar Newspaper._
"It is a tale of wild border life and exciting incident, bustle, and
turmoil."--_Philadelphia North American._
"Mr. Bennett is, in some measure, a new man in this section of the
universe, and, as such, our reading public are bound to give him a
cordial greeting, not only for this, but for the sake of that
wide-spread popularity which he has achieved in the mighty West, and
more especially for the intrinsic excellence that distinguishes his
glowing, brilliant productions, of which 'Clara Moreland' may be
pronounced the best."--_Philadelphia Saturday Courier._
"This work is of the most exciting character, and will be enjoyed by all
who have a cultivated taste."--_Baltimore Sun._
"The scene of this interesting Romance lies in Texas before or during
the late war with Mexico. It is written with a great deal of spirit; it
abounds in stirring incidents and adventures, has a good love-plot
interwoven with it, and is in many respects a faithful representation of
Life in the Far South-West. Mr. Bennett is destined to great popularity,
especially at the South and West. His publisher has issued this book in
a very handsome style."--_Philadelphia Evening Bulletin._
"This is a thrilling story of frontier life, full of incident, and
graphically sketched. It is published in a good style."--_Philadelphia
Public Ledger._
"This is a spirited narrative of stirring scenes, by Emerson Bennett.
Those who love daring adventure and hair-breadth escapes will find it an
engaging book."--_Detroit, Mich., Paper._
"It is a thrilling narrative of South-Western adventure, illustrated by
numerous engravings."--_Detroit, Mich., Paper._
"It is a wondrous story of thrilling adventures and hair-breadth
escapes, the scene of which is laid in the South-West. The book is
illustrated with engravings representing some of the exciting events
narrated by the writer."--_Detroit, Mich., Paper._
"It is a work replete with stirring adventure. Romance, incident, and
accident, are blended together so as to form a highly interesting work
of 334 pages."--_New York Picayune._
Published and for sale by T. B. PETERSON,
No. 102 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia