2 MAY 1914, Page 27

Turkish Memories. By Sidney Whitman. (William Heinemann. 7s. 6d. net.)—In

this readable and instructive book Mr. Whitman sum. up the experiences which he gained during several prolonged visits to Turkey—both in. Europe and in Asia—from 1896 to 1908. He mixed freely with all classes of the people, and more than once interviewed the late Sultan. His aim is to show that the Mohammedan Turk is "far better than his repute," and in this we think be succeeds. At any rate, his book throws much light on the character of the average Turk, besides relating many striking incidents.