"FRANK MELTON'S LUCK."
[Bt Thos. Cottlk. Published by H. Brett,
Auckland.]
•'.... Tho author has produced a very readable book. His characters are well drawn and admirably supported. The intereet of the reader is sustained throughout. Of scenes typical of station life, the cattle muster, the pig hunt, and the Christmas pariy are admirably described ; and tho truth, accuracy, and vividness of the depiction given of the gold fever ' in the good old mining days,' and of the Hauhau war, which are tho t»vo principal historical incidents woven into tha story, can bo attosted by those who took part in them. The author neither apologises for tho failings of New Zeahinders, nor does he praise in gushing tormn what is admirable in them. He simply describos them as thoy arc Ho shows how easily a swindling coxscouab like Grosvonor by merely holding himself out to be somebody, can dupe them ; how gambling in mining scrip, horse-racing, etc., can demoralise them, how hospitable they are, how capable of enjoying amusement, and at the same time, how ready and willing to work, and how solf-contained, independent, and happy in their homos. On the whole it may be eaid tho author haa fairly accomplished his aim and_ given a true description of station life in Now Zealand." —Extract from review of "Frank Meltou's Luck," in "Northern Advocate," December sth, 1891.
"It is a work of considerable literary pretension—a novel, in fact, with here and there a dash of history in ib, to give a tone to the whole. 'Frank Meltons Luck'is all about a now chum'e doings near Wanganui In tho comparatively early days of North Island civilisation. Ho falls in love —he rides a race—he speculates in gold mines—hie path is crossed from time to time by a wretch of a rival—bub all ends gloriously—and tho book only costs a shilling 1 Tho author gives us value for our money Wo therofore cordially recommend our readers to buy 'Frank Melton's Luck.'"—Extracb from roview of "Frank Melton's Luck," Oxford and Cust " Obaorver," October 31sb, 1891, Canterbury,
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Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 88, 13 April 1892, Page 3
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