from being exaggerated."

SPECTATOR.--"One of the best historical, archaeological, and
geographical compilations that has appeared."

WEEKLY NEWS.--"We can safely recommend it to the perusal of our readers
as the most useful work which has yet appeared upon the subject it
embraces."

STANDARD--"Mr. VAUX has done his part admirably. A book which we could
wish to see in every 'Parlour Window.'"

BELL'S MESSENGER.--"We never met with any book which is more likely to
elucidate the historical incidents of these localities."

ECONOMIST.--"A good and popular account of the recent discoveries, as
well as the researches in the earliest known abode of mankind, and of
the explanations they supply of many doubtful and disputed points of
ancient history."

MORNING ADVERTISER.--"Mr. VAUX has rendered good service to the reading
public."

GLOBE.--"The volume is profusely embellished with engravings of the
antiquities of which it treats. We would recommend its perusal to all
who desire to know whatever our countrymen have done and are doing in
the East."

OBSERVER.--"A valuable addition to archaeological science and learning."