He writes history without the effort to merge the critic in the historian.

His sense of humor is never dormant.

He renders some of the dullest passages in colonial annals actually amusing by his witty treatment of them.

He finds a laugh for his readers where most of his predecessors have found yawns.
And with all this he does not sacrifice the dignity of history for an instant."-- _Boston Saturday Evening Gazette._ "The delightful style, the clear flow of the narrative, the philosophical tone, and the able analysis of men and events will commend Mr.Eggleston's work to earnest students."-- _Philadelphia Public Ledger._ "The work is worthy of careful reading, not only because of the author's ability as a literary artist, but because of his conspicuous proficiency in interpreting the causes of and changes in American life and character."-- _Boston Journal._ "It is noticeable that Mr.Eggleston has followed no beaten track, but has drawn his own conclusions as to the early period, and they differ from the generally received version not a little.

The book is stimulating and will prove of great value to the student of history."-- _Minneapolis Journal._ "A very interesting as well as a valuable book....