"This little book, which is one of a series of 'Canadian Men of Action,' is written for the general reader and as an introduction to the more intensive study of that part of the story of the West… [The author] has told the story in a connected and interesting manner, touching upon the salient feature in Thompson's life, and enabling the reader, who is borne along on the easy current of the narrative, to appreciate not only the vast extent of his explorations, but also the sterling character of the pathfinder."
