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Containing bold, vigorous and life-like sketches of the rise, progress, and present position of the principal Temperance and Anti-Slavery leaders of this country, including such eminent Reformers as the, , , ,, , , &c. &c., with extracts from their writings.

If any wish for a bound picture gallery of very distinguished persons, let them buy this book.—Religious Herald.

The descriptions are animated and critical, and besides giving information which everybody desires to know, present many noble and just views of reform.—N. Y. Evangelist.

Thousands feel the want of just such an acquaintance as this volume gives, with the early history and struggles of the men who are giving character to this age and nation.—Christian Messenger.

It contains some of the best selections from the best works of the best writers and best men in the country.—American News.

The author has given brief and interesting biographies, quoting extensively from the writings of the persons sketched, making a very attractive book. Mr. Bartlett is a strong friend of freedom. He admires and loves those who battle for the right His task has evidently been a very pleasant one. We commend the book to our readers, as one which will pay perusal.—Cayuga Chief.

Pleasantly and well written sketches of notable Americans, who have taken an active part in various reforms which have been going on in the Union for many years.—British Whig.

No one can read it without profit and pleasure of the highest order. The “principles” and the “Men” portrayed are given with the pen of a ready writer.—Wesleyan.

We venture the assertion that there is not a volume in existence which contains better specimens of eloquence, impassioned, pathetic, indignatory eloquence that rouses up the better feelings of humanity than are contained in this volume. The sketches are superior specimens of pen-portraits.—Boston Visitor.

The book is a capital one replete with instructive, stirring matter.—Temperance Standard. Published by

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