"In many of the conversations and reports in this volume, there seems to us a reality, which European writing and discourse often want."—Spectator.
"I willingly testify to the fact of your having enjoyed facilities over all our modern travellers, for accurately describing the manners, customs, and statistics of Syria."—Letter of Mr. Consul-General Barker.
For a detailed analysis, see Athenæum, 24th Aug. 1844.