Evening Recreations: Or Samples From The Lecture Room is a book written by John Hampden Gurney and published in 1856. The book contains a collection of lectures that were given by the author on various topics such as science, history, literature, and religion. The lectures are presented in a conversational style and are designed to be informative and entertaining. The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers a different topic. The first part deals with science and includes lectures on astronomy, geology, and chemistry. The second part covers history and includes lectures on ancient civilizations, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. The third part is devoted to literature and includes lectures on Shakespeare, Milton, and other great writers. The final part deals with religion and includes lectures on Christianity, the Bible, and the nature of God. Overall, Evening Recreations is an engaging and informative book that provides readers with a glimpse into the intellectual world of the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.