The Collector Essays on Books, Newspapers, Pictures, Inns, Authors, Doctors, Holidays, Actors, Preachers

"The Collector" by Henry T. Tuckerman is a set of essays that looks at different parts of life in the 1800s, like books, art, and how people acted. The author thinks about how things have changed over time, using humor to make his points. He talks about how important language and books are for people to communicate and express themselves. One interesting part is about inns in London and how they used to be exciting places for artists and travelers, but have since become more ordinary. Tuckerman connects history, books, and personal stories, showing how society has changed its customs.