Evening Strains and Parlor Pastimes is a book written by James Hoggarth and published in 1880. The book is a collection of various games, puzzles, and activities that were popular during the Victorian era and were meant to be played in the evening or during leisure time in the parlor. The book includes a wide range of activities, such as card games, board games, riddles, charades, and other amusements that were enjoyed by both adults and children. It also includes instructions and rules for each game, as well as illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand how to play.The book is a fascinating glimpse into the leisure activities of the Victorian era and provides an insight into the social customs and pastimes of the time. It is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the cultural history of the Victorian era.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.