The book "Lake Settlements of Europe. The Rhind Lectures on Archeology for 1888" was written by Robert Munro, a Scottish archaeologist and anthropologist. In this work, the author examines the archaeological remains of lake settlements located in different parts of Europe. He describes in detail the structure and life of the ancient inhabitants of these settlements, their customs, social structure and economic activity. The author conducts a comparative analysis of different cultures, which allows us to understand the similarities and differences in the way of life of ancient Europeans. The book "Lake Settlements of Europe" is considered an important source for studying the ancient history of the continent and the development of archeology as a science.