"Of books of adventure, so dear to the boy's heart, there are few, if any writers more popular than Harry Castlemon....In 'Carl The Trailer' not only is the famous 'ghost dance' described in a manner that makes it very impressive, but much incidental information concerning military post life makes the book valuable, as well as fascinating." -The Literary Era "A tale that will interest all who love to read concerning wild adventures on the frontier - and this number is large and never grows less. The author is widely known through other volumes of a similar kind, and we can assure the reader that it is not a whit behind the others. The scene begins with hunting on the Plains; the Indians in their Ghost Dance are visited; Sitting Bull is introduced and many events are brought together to make a stirring volume." -The School Journal "A tale of the Plains, including a graphic account of the Indian 'ghost dance,' and the stirring events to which it gave rise." -Publishers Weekly "Harry Castlemon has written another Indian story, the hero being a scout on the frontier. He is captured by the Sioux and witnesses the famous 'Ghost Dance' before he is able to make his escape. The story winds up with a description of the massacre of Wounded Knee that is gory enough to satisfy the craving for excitement of any small boy. Incidentally he may imbibe a bit of historical information." -Literary News "Harry Castlemon's stirring takes are too well known to need any word of commendation. his magic pen will hold the boy reader till the last word is reached." -Current Literature