Selections from Cassell & Company

"Selections from Cassell & Company" by Cassell & Company is a window into the publishing world of the late 1800s, acting like a detailed guide to the books this company produced. It gives readers a tour of the different kinds of books people could buy back then, from adventure stories written by Richard Jefferies, such as "After London" to books about Christopher Columbus written by Washington Irving, along with helpful guides on cooking. Each book listed includes important details such as its author, price, and whether it had pictures. Through this catalog, readers understand the types of books people enjoyed and the publishing styles that were popular during the Victorian era. It offers insight to those keen on history, books, and how publishing functioned in the past.