Publisher's Synopsis
A book about England and English life written by a Scot with a foreword by J. B. Priestley. Contents Include: Introductory; Seaport and Seaside; The Downs and the Moors; Country Matters; Markets and Mills; The Suburb; The Weekend; The Young Idea; Matters of Opinion; Recreation. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.