ame of B.M. Bower will stand for something readable in the
estimation of every man, and most every woman, who reads this fine new
story of Montana ranch and its dwellers."--_Publisher & Retailer_.

"Its qualities and merit can be summed up in the brief but sufficient
statement that it is thoroughly delightful."

--_Albany Times-Union_.

"For strength of interest, vivid description, clever and convincing
character, drawing and literary merit it is the surprise of the year."

--_Walden's Stationer and Printer_.

"It is an appealing story told in an active style which fairly
sparkles in reproducing the atmosphere of the wild and woolly West. It
is consistently forceful and contains a quantity of refreshing
comedy."

--_Philadelphia Press_.

"Bound to stand among the famous novels of the year."

--_Baltimore American_.

"'The Virginian' has found many imitators, but few authors have come
as near duplicating Owen Wister's magnetic hero as has B.M. Bower,
'Chip of the Flying U.'"--_Philadelphia Item_.

"B.M. Bower has portrayed but few characters, but these he has
pictured with the strong and yet delicate stroke of a true master. The
atmosphere of the West is perfect; one sees and feels the vibrant,
vital life of the ranch activities all through the telling of the
story."

--_Cincinnati Times-Star_.

"It brims over with humor showing the bright and laughing side of
ranch life. It is a story which will delightfully entertain the
reader."

--_Portland Journal_.

"The story contains strength of interest, vivid descriptions, clever
and convincing character drawing and literary merits, and the author
lays on the colors with a master's touch."--_Albany Evening Journal_.

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WHAT THE CRITICS SAY OF

THE RANGE DWELLERS.

BY B.M. BOWER.

"A clever and humorous story, delightfully clean and wholesome, and
possessing enough of the dramatic and dangerous element to keep the
imagination excited to the end."--_The Nashville American_.

"A bright, jolly, entertaining yarn without a dull page."--_The
Chicago Inter-Ocean_.

"One of the most charming and appealing of all Western novels. There
is action and vivacity at all times, and the reader's interest never
sways for an instant. The story is admirably written and runs along
smoothly at all times."--_Phil