The "Prince of the House of David," written by Rev. Mr. Ingraham,
needs no recommendation. Its fame has been, long since, established,
and its fascination has already held sway over multitudes of delighted
readers. Recognizing fully its merits, the publishers of this edition
decided to put it in the way of a still greater circulation; and in
order to facilitate this, it has been thoroughly revised and in parts
re-written, all unnecessary repetition appearing in the original
edition of the book being omitted.
Adina, the suppositious writer of the following letters, is the
daughter of a Jew who resides in Alexandria, Egypt. She has come to
Jerusalem during the most stirring period of earth's history, and, from
thence, for the period of three years, she keeps her father apprized of
the marvelous events occurring about her during that time.