Mr. Ballou displays a broad and thorough knowledge of men of genius in all ages, and the comprehensive index makes the volume invaluable as a book of reference, while-a rare thing in reference books-it is thoroughly interesting for consecutive reading.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
Not more than three or four others were noted during the following year, but in previous trips I have witnessed some very wonderful color and motion displays.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
That is why nature is more interesting than man, it never repeats itself or displays an effect for more than a minute.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch