The Past At Our Doors: Or The Old In The New Around Us (1913)

By Walter W. Skeat

Book Overview

The Past At Our Doors: Or The Old In The New Around Us is a book written by Walter William Skeat in 1913. The book explores the historical and cultural significance of various aspects of everyday life in England, such as place names, idioms, and traditions. Skeat uses his extensive knowledge of the English language and its history to provide a detailed analysis of how the past is still present in the modern world. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different topics, including the influence of the Roman occupation, the origins of English place names, and the evolution of the English language. Skeat's writing is engaging and informative, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in English history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167203496
• ISBN13: 9781167203497
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"