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 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.Keywords: Fighting Cocks Customs Bull Baiting Horn Book Sedan Chair Olden Times Minstrel 1900s Slavery Artwork Poverty Weddings Coffee TeaKeywords: Fighting Cocks Customs Bull Baiting Horn Book Sedan Chair Olden Times Minstrel 1900s Slavery Artwork Poverty Weddings Coffee Tea