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Bygone England - Social Studies in its Historic Byways and Highways
Bygone England Social Studies in its Historic Byways and Highways Author:William, Andrews Originally published in 1892. A well researched book illustrating many phases of the social life of England in olden times. The illustrated contents include: Pledging - The Minstrel - Landholding Customs - Slavery - Fair Customs - Sedan Chair - Tea and Coffee - The Horn Book - Fighting Cocks - Bull Baiting - Fashions - Body Snatching - Christmas... more » - Poverty - Weddings - Selling Wives, etc. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.« less