"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._