Publisher's Synopsis
The Past At Our Doors: Or The Old In The New Around Us is a book written by Walter William Skeat and published in 1913. The book explores the idea that the past is always present in the present, and that the old can be found in the new around us. Skeat takes the reader on a journey through history, examining the ways in which the past has influenced the present, and how we can learn from it. He looks at a variety of topics, from language and literature to architecture and art, and shows how they all have roots in the past. The book is filled with fascinating anecdotes and examples, and Skeat's writing is clear and engaging. Overall, The Past At Our Doors is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the relationship between the past and the present, and how they are interconnected.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.
