"The sons of St. Crispin have always been noted for independence of thought in politics and in religion; and Mr. Winks has written a very readable account of the lives of the more famous of the craft. The book is quite interesting." _DANBURY NEWS_, Conn.: "The Standard Library has been enriched by this addition." _LITERARY WORLD_, London: "The pages contain a great deal of interesting material--remarkable episodes of experience and history." _BOSTON GLOBE_: "A valuable book, containing much interesting matter and an encouragement to self-help." _CHRISTIAN STANDARD_, Cincinnati: "It will inspire a noble ambition, and may redeem many a life from failure." _CHRISTIAN SECRETARY_, Hartford, Conn.: "Written in a sprightly and popular manner. Full of interest." _EVANGELICAL MESSENGER_, Cleveland: "Everybody can read the book with interest, but the young will be specially profited by its perusal." _LEICESTER CHRONICLE_, England: "A work of the deepest interest and of singular ability." _COMMERCIAL GAZETTE_, Cincinnati: "One of the most popular books published lately." _CENTRAL METHODIST_, Kentucky: "This is a choice work--full of fact and biography. It will be read with interest, more especially by that large class whose awl and hammer provide the human family with soles for their feet." _THE WESTERN MAIL_, England: "Written with taste and tact, in a graceful, easy style. A book most interesting to youth." _CHRISTIAN GUARDIAN_, Toronto: "It is a capital book." _EVANGELICAL CHURCHMAN_, Toronto: "This is a most interesting book, written in a very popular style." V. Flotsam and Jetsam. _SATURDAY REVIEW_, Eng.: "Amusing and readable ... Among the successful books of this order must be classed that which Mr. Bowles has recently offered to the public." _NEW YORK WORLD_: "This series of reflections, some philosophic, others practical, and many humorous, make a cheerful and healthful little volume, made the more valuable by its index." _CENTRAL METHODIST_, Cattlesburgh, Ky. "This is a romance of the sea, and is one of the most readable and enjoyable books of the season." _LUTHERAN OBSERVER_, Phil.: "The cargo on this wreck must have been above all estimate in value. How much 'Jetsam' there may be we cannot tell, but what we have seen is all 'Flotsam,' and will float and find its way in enriching influence to a thousand hearts and homes." _NEW YORK HERALD_: "It is a clever book, full of quaint conceits and deep meditation. There is plenty of entertaining and original thought, and 'Flotsam and Jetsam' is indeed worth reading." _CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE_, Nashville, Tenn.: "Many of the author's comments are quite acute, and their personal tone will give them an additional flavor." _METHODIST RECORDER_, Pittsburgh, Pa.: "In addition to the charming incidents related, it fairly sparkles with fresh and original thoughts which cannot fail to interest and profit." _GOOD LITERATURE_, New York: