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 the past relating to the Holy Land, both sacred and secular. Next to visiting the scene of great exploits is the delight of tracing them on a faithful map of adequate scale, and even on the ground itself the map is a needful expositor. A map like the present, has all the character of a new revelation, and the exercise of the critical faculty, is sure to be brought into play on Palestine to an unprecedented extent, with regard to every interesting site, whether it have been identified, or have hitherto escaped identification. The discussion of such questions opens up a lively prospect for the editor and readers of future "Quarterly Statements."