This work is a collection of essays that explore the relationship between old and new things. It critiques modern society's tendency to discard traditional values and practices in favor of innovation and progress. The author argues that many modern conveniences are unnecessary and that people have lost touch with their cultural heritage. He also explores the idea that the old ways of doing things were often better suited to human needs than the new ones.
By Hilaire Belloc · First published 1907 · Genre: Travel, History, Cultural Heritage