Fishermen carry a sedan chair and rush to the sea at Nanri Island in Putian, southeast China's Fujian Province, Feb. 22, 2019. This traditional custom named Chonghai represents the wishes about the safety of fishermen on the sea and a good harvest in fishing.

When TV cricket is dull—and even on the Saturday of the Lord's Test most of the bowling was military medium and most of the batting was of the prod and push variety—I take refuge in the verbal gymnastics of the commentators.

All try-ons should be conducted before the lineup begins lo be sure the clothes or accessories fit properly. All participants should be dressed the same.

The book evokes a detailed and lively picture of what life was like in the 19th century.