“The readers of the Louisville Journal need no introduction from us to Bell Smith.
Her own brilliant pen, and her own sparkling, witching and delightful style have so often
graced the columns of this paper, and have made so many friends and admirers for her,
that we need say but little toward creating a demand for this charming volume. But
some tribute is nevertheless due to Bell Smith for the real pleasure she has imparted in
every chapter of her book, and that tribute we cheerfully pay. Her admirable powers
seem so much at home in every variety and phase of life, that she touches no subject
without making it sparkle with the lights of her genius.”

“She is ever piquant in her remarks, and keen from observation; and the result is
that her `Abroad' is one of the most interesting collections of incident and comment, fun
and pathos, seriousness and gossip, which has ever fallen under our notice.”

“It is dashing and vigorous without coarseness—animated with a genial humor—
showing acute and delicate perceptions—and sustained by a bracing infusion of common
sense.”

“There are many delicate strokes, and not a little of that vivacity of description
which entertains. The author shows her best side when matters of home-feeling and
affection engage her pen.”

“History, art and personal narrative are alike imprinted in your memory by the associations
of anecdote, merry and grave, and you feel that you are listening to the magical
voice of `Bell Smith' at home. Such volumes enrich and honor American literature.”

“This is a capital book; full of life, spirit, vivacity and information—thoroughly ladylike,
and telling precisely what everybody wants to hear, so far as the author knows.”

“Spirited and artistic! Bell Smith sparkles, and dashes on, amusing and interesting.
A capital book for a leisure hour or railroad travel, or for those seasons when you want
to be pleased without effort.”

“We like Bell Smith and Bell Smith's book. A lively, free, dashing style, she talks
on, and nothing is wanting but the merry laugh we know she is owner of to make us
think we are listening to a very interesting woman.”

“Lively, gossiping, chatting, witty, sparkling Bell Smith, we must confess your book
has quite enchanted us.”

“In freshness, piquancy, and delightful episodes, illustrative of foreign life and manners,
they have rarely been equalled.”