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“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“It is a tale of wild border life and exciting incident, bustle, and turmoil.”

“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.”

“This work is of the most exciting character, and will be enjoyed by all who have a
cultivated taste.”

“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.”

“This is a thrilling story of frontier life, full of incident, and graphically sketched.
It is published in a good style.”

“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.”

“It is a thrilling narrative of South-Western adventure, illustrated by numerous
engravings.”

“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.”

“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.”