'We have read "Zohrab the Hostage" with the greatest pleasure. If you have not read it, pray do. I was so pleased with it that I could not help writing a letter of congratulation and collaudation to Morier, the author, who, by the bye, is an excellent man'.
Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: Sydney Smith Print: Book
'By the way, have you read Mr Morier's Hohrab, or the Hostage? And if you have, do you (as I hope) like it? And if you have not, can you tell whether others like it? I was charmed with it here in manuscript, when he kindly lent it to me. Besides, I delight in Mr Morier as a man, as well as an author'.
Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: Sarah Harriet Burney Manuscript: Unknown
'"Hajji Baba" was more read than any other of [James Morier's] works. Sir Walter Scott was especially pleased with it, and remarked that "Hajji Baba" might be termed the Oriental "Gil Blas."'
Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: Walter Scott Print: Book
