7 DECEMBER 1889, Page 9

Going on Pilgrimage. By Lucy Taylor. (T. Nelson and Sons.)—

This little book is described as a " Companion to ' The Pilgrim's Progress' for Young Pilgrims." A brief introduction tells us who Bunyan was, what was his early life, and how he came to write the book. Miss Taylor then follows the story with an illustrative and explanatory comment, which will doubtless be found useful by young readers. The allegory is explained, and to this we can have no objection. We should hope, however, that the young reader may be allowed to see the narrative in its natural beauty and integrity before he is made to distinguish its allegorical character.