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"The Standard Library has been enriched by this addition."
"The pages contain a great deal of interesting material--remarkable episodes of experience and history."
"A valuable book, containing much interesting matter and an encouragement to self-help."
"It will inspire a noble ambition, and may redeem many a life from failure."
"Written in a sprightly and popular manner. Full of interest."
"Everybody can read the book with interest, but the young will be specially profited by its perusal."
"A work of the deepest interest and of singular ability."
"One of the most popular books published lately."
"This is a choice work--full of fact and biography. It will be read with interest, more especially by that large class whose awl and hammer provide the human family with soles for their feet."
"Written with taste and tact, in a graceful, easy style. A book most interesting to youth."
"This is a most interesting book, written in a very popular style."
"Amusing and readable ... Among the successful books of this order must be classed that which Mr. Bowles has recently offered to the public."
"This series of reflections, some philosophic, others practical, and many humorous, make a cheerful and healthful little volume, made the more valuable by its index."
"This is a romance of the sea, and is one of the most readable and enjoyable books of the season."
"The cargo on this wreck must have been above all estimate in value. How much 'Jetsam' there may be we cannot tell, but what we have seen is all 'Flotsam,' and will float and find its way in enriching influence to a thousand hearts and homes."
"It is a clever book, full of quaint conceits and deep meditation. There is plenty of entertaining and original thought, and 'Flotsam and Jetsam' is indeed worth reading."
"Many of the author's comments are quite acute, and their personal tone will give them an additional flavor."
"In addition to the charming incidents related, it fairly sparkles with fresh and original thoughts which cannot fail to interest and profit."