Xil PREFACE. 
developments to shake my faith in its inspired announcements, 
or in any of the essential truths taught in the Bible.” 
It is impossible to conclude without giving expression to a 
feeling of regret that Eastern Exploration continues to be at a 
standstill both in Babylonia and Palestine, by reason of the 
Porte still withholding the jirmans once accorded to the 
English Government, and under which such important dis- 
coveries have already been made. 
FRANCIS W. H. PETRIE, Capt., 
Hon. See. and Hiditor. 
