Along with famous culture's researchers of Vietnam South before the year of 1975 such as: Mr. Vuong Hong Sen ( 1902 - 1996 ), the writer Son Nam ( 1926 - 2008 ), Nguyen Van Hau ( 1922 - 1995 ), and many others, Mr. Toan Anh ( 1914 - 2009 ) was one of a few prestigious & profound researchers and scholar in the South of Vietnam having many valuable works - monographs on many academic fields such as history, literature, culture, especially folk culture. His works and books are significant contributions towards preservation and promotion of the quintessence of spiritual cultural heritage of Vietnam. The Publication - book-set of 3 volumes that you are holding An Old Habits, Customs and Life Style. Folk Verse & Songs - the Country Soul, the Village Spirit; the Oriental Spirit of Abnegation; Old Customs & Habits regarding Women compiled the most representative works of Toan Anh. It is sure that this Publication is an interesting and useful reference for large readership, researchers, overseas Vietnamese & foreigners who would like to understand a national traditional culture of Vietnam.