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“It seems to have been the object of the writer to avoid extremes, and to convey to
the unprejudiced mind a just and adequate realization of slavery, as it exists in its general
and ordinary phases.”

“Well calculated to counteract the false views of `Uncle Tom,' by showing in the
true light the relation between master and slave.”

“A handsome work, very superiorly executed. The story a very graphic and interesting
one, the style of writing scholarly and correct.”

“This great work is having the immense sale that we predicted. It is every where
sought after, and devoured with an avidity that has never been surpassed. This is a
well-deserved tribute to the brilliant genius, the faithful coloring, and inimitable
humor of the author, who deals out his scorching satire with the same overpowering
force that renders his affecting and touching pictures so irresistible. In another
column will be found the testimonials of fifty-six of the leading journals of the
country, whose honest convictions we rejoice to see so much in unison with those
expressed by the American Courier. These are but small portions of the evidence of
that wide-spread interest which this powerful work has awakened, and we hope the
demand will not cease until the whole country is supplied. It is a book full of deep
interest, imbued with Bible truth, and abounding in appeals to the noblest feelings of
our nature, while its philanthropic spirit will meet a universal sympathetic glow in
every heart.”

“Regarded simply as a work of amusement, it is one of the most attractive that we
have seen for a long time, yet it will be the means of conveying to the minds of thousands,
truths the very existence of which they never before suspected. If the author
could be sent as a lecturer through the Northern States, to proclaim to the people the
truths which he has so forcibly illustrated in his book, it could not fail to be of immense
benefit to the country.”

“This is one of the most interesting works of the day. The scenes are sketched by
the hand of a master. In this day, when the eyes of millions of `Jellebys' are fixed
upon `Africa,' it will be read, as indeed it ought to be.”

“We can cordially recommend it to our readers as a work of thrilling interest, and
well calculated to answer the ends for which the author designed it.”

“Presents a just and truthful view of things as they are. It is, altogether, the best
work of fiction which we have seen on the subject, and will be read with pleasure and
profit.”

“The author is a lover of the Constitution, eminently patriotic in his feelings, and
has produced a volume which will be like oil upon the waters of local jealousy.”

“The work is well written. We hope it may meet with a large sale, for it calls attention
to a few of the errors of Northern society, in a manner that we doubt not will
prove beneficial to the interests of humanity.”

“The author deserves the thanks of every true philanthropist, North and South.
While he throws a tissue of romance around characters drawn from every day life, the
golden threads of truth are closely wove in.”

“Destined to make a sensation. Will do much to allay angry feelings between the
North and South.”

“Abounds with thrilling incidents, which unfortunately possess too much sober
reality. Of this we are here the best judges, because many of the scenes that arouse
our indignation, or extort the sympathetic tear, are drawn from our midst.”

“Every man should procure a copy and read it. The plot is drawn to the life, and
the story conducted in a style worthy of the best writers.”

“A work of exalted merit. We heartily recommend it to public patronage.”

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

“It is an ably written work, and portrays the slave and master in very true colors.”