Oh Dear, I've Broken All the Rules

I've come across a lovely ebook at Google Books called,

What a title that is. Curious about Materials, I looked first at page 15 and quickly learned I had broken all the rules. What is more, most of my correspondents have broken the rules as well.  The book is copyrighted 1876 and needless to say, things have changed considerably since then. Nonetheless, it should be an enjoyable, if not helpful, read. I have provided the link in the sidebar to the right. Enjoy!