13 JANUARY 1883, Page 21

His Native Land. By the Rev. A. J. Binnie, M.A.

(Griffith and Farran.)—The author of this small book of travels in Palestine appeals to the deepest sympathies of the Christian in the title ho has given to it, but it is matter for regret that the interest of the style does not equal that of the subject. As the author travelled ander the guidance of the Messrs. Cook, he naturally followed the beaten trucks, and we can only trust that the benefit was greater to himself and his parishioners on his return, than the reading of his book can be to the public. It is very nicely got up, with pretty tail-pieces and headings, and a photograph of the Holy City. There is also a good and easily- understood map of Palestine. We are glad to hear that the Orphanage at Nazareth is prospering.