PREFATORY NOTE. 



of this book, I feel I can fairly guarantee not 

 only the interest of his story, but his special 

 fitness to be a guide and teacher of those who 

 desire to become more fully acquainted with 

 " The Silvery Hosts of the North Sea." 



Of Yarmouth itself I can truly say there is 

 little scenery, but there is plenty to see. It 

 possesses a certain old-world originality. Butter 

 is still sold by the "pint." The town is one 

 vast gridiron, of which the bars are represented 

 by " Rows " to the number of one hundred 

 and forty-five. The Parish Church is a grand 

 structure. The Denes except in windy 

 weather are delightful. The roadstead has 

 several times contained the navy of England, 

 and sometimes over 1,000 vessels are to be 

 seen riding at anchor. The fisheries, and the 

 fish, are of course in their season a never- 

 failing topic. The reader will learn all about 

 these from Mr. Stacy- Watson ; and as to the 

 quaint old town, my advice to each is to 

 resolve to exercise a personal judgment by 

 making a personal visit. 



