The book "Simple Customs and Rituals" by James Anson Farrer is a study of archaic customs and rituals that existed in various cultures around the world. The author examines in detail the ethnographic features of the everyday life of people of past eras, revealing information about how they communicated, celebrated holidays, performed rituals and regulated their own behavior. Thanks to this book, the reader has the opportunity to see what people's lives were like in ancient times, as well as immerse themselves in the recreated atmosphere of past eras and cultures. Simple Customs and Rites is an interesting resource for anyone interested in history, ethnography, and anthropology.