"The soldierly qualities of the author appear on every page of the volume in a precision of statement, a generosity of praise, and an urbanity of temper. The narrative is commended to the interest and attention of every student of our national life and development."--_Philadelphia Ledger._ "There is not a dull page in the book."--_Buffalo Commercial._ "The story presents a fresh and thrilling chapter of American history."--_Cleveland World._ D. APPLETON AND COMPANY, NEW YORK. Transcriber's Note: Spelling and hyphenation have been retained as they appear in the original publication. End of Project Gutenberg's The Story of a Strange Career, by Anonymous