1892 Bygone England: Social Studies in its Historic Byways and Highways

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First Edition, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

First edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece and numerous in-text images. A social history of the byways and highways of the English countryside, attempting to illustrate some phases of the social life of England from the past. Representing a study of the out-of-the-way places that help to shape our customs. With chapters on landholding customs, the coal trade, the early days of the umbrella, bull-baiting, foolish fashions, and more. Written by William Andrews, a British author.