This book lives up to its title and more. It’s a catalog reprint from the Geo. D. Ramsdell Co. which pictures in finely detailed illustrations the styles of 3000 shoes in 1896. Pictured are women’s, men’s and children’s shoes of all kinds including: laced and buttoned boots, oxfords, slippers, overgaiters, boots and more. Today these shoes look romantic and stylish and are enjoying a renewed popularity among collector’s. Also included is a price guide reflecting their values in today’s market and amusing advertising reprints. This book is both a valuable guide for collectors and a fascinating peek into the past at the fashions of yesteryear.