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“About the genius of `The Cabin and Parlor' there is no mistake. It will not fail to
draw tears even from eyes unused to weeping. In respect to practical, far-seeing wisdom,
it is worth all the abstract views that Mrs. Stowe has put on paper. The author
is possessed of original powers of a high quality.”

“Calculated to cause an excitement as great as that of `Uncle Tom's Cabin.'
The plot is even better. Nothing overstrained or unnatural in the incidents. Altogether
the most interesting and important book that has issued from the press for
months.”

“As eloquent a writer as Mrs. Stowe, and one far more just. A more truthful and
affecting series of masterly pictures were never painted by pen or pencil. The book
abounds with thrilling incidents. There is no doubt of the brilliant career this book is
destined to run, or of the wholesome influence that it must exert.”

“There is great narrative and descriptive power in the work, and a true sense of
the dramatic and effective. But it is in its argumentative part that it excels all rivalry.”

“A more faithful exhibition of the relations between owner and slave cannot be
found.”

“It has been suggested that the name of the author is fictitious, while the work is
from the pen of a distinguished Marylander.”

“The interest increases with every chapter. We hope that Southern people will read
this book.”

“The author has handled his subject in a masterly manner.”

“We earnestly commend it to the perusal of our countrymen.”

“It comes at a time when a work of the kind is much needed.”

“We most cordially recommend this book to every body who wishes to read a story
of thrilling interest, containing true and statesmanlike views on a subject of the greatest
interest.”

“The author deserves the thanks of every true philanthropist, North and South. We
hope the work may have a wide circulation.”

“The style is graphic and spirited; the characters well arranged and artistically
grouped: and the narrative always interesting.”

“A truthful and unvarnished picture of Southern life. Receives high praise from the
critics.”

“Decided genius in the work. Evidently written by a candid, fair-judging man. We
would advise all who have read `Uncle Tom' to get the `Cabin and Parlor.'”

“We hail the work with great pleasure, and trust that it will be sown, broad-cast,
throughout the land.”

“Handles the subject in a masterly manner. A narrative of great interest.”

“A book for the whole country. More interesting, truthful and deserving of favor
than any of the kind we have ever yet read.”

“This work will be of immense value as a corrective of northern opinion, and equally
effective in renovating the literary tastes of our age.”

“Has created a sensation. Is considered to be a decided antidote to the poisonous
influences of the notorious `Uncle Tom.'”

A “ thrilling story, with such an exposition of sentiments as will meet the approval of
the South.”

“All who have read the delightful tale of Mrs. Stowe, will do well to read this hardly
less interesting production.”

“The author exhibits descriptive powers almost equal to those of Dickens, and seldom
have we read a more moving or exciting story.”

“Bears every mark of having been written with candor, and with an honest purpose
of speaking the truth. Use fair play, and examine both sides.”

“Written per contra to `Uncle Tom's Cabin,' and almost as interesting as that fascinating
book”