“In recommending this book to the general public, we do so, feeling confident that within its pages they will find much that is worth knowing, that they will never find their interest flag, nor their curiosity ungratified.”—Hull Daily News.
“A volume which may be cordially recommended to all who love to stray in historical byways.”—Shields Daily Gazette.
“A very readable and instructive volume.”—The Globe.
“Many are the subjects of interest introduced in this chatty volume.”—Saturday Review.
“A delightful volume for all who love to dive into the origin of social habits and customs, and to penetrate into the byways of history.”—Liverpool Daily Post.
“There is a large mass of information in this capital volume, and it is so pleasantly put that many will be tempted to study it. Mr. Andrews has done his work with great skill.”—London Quarterly Review.
“It is impossible to read this book without a feeling of gratitude to Mr. Andrews for his labours. The subjects have been so well selected, and are treated in so attractive a manner, that the reader may open the volume at any page and find something which will rivet his attention.... A good index is provided, and the book is well printed and got up.”—Manchester Examiner.
“This informing and readable book will be welcome in any household.”—Yorkshire Post.
AN IMPORTANT BOOK FOR REFERENCE.