" This book is a big image collection of 50 authors, all the images in it came from different origins in different times, between the 17th century to the beginning of 20th century. We hope that it may help the readers who have a general concept on Vietnam in past. If this collection has a certain benefit for the readers, that is the painstaking labour of many men. The edition is far from perfect, we hope to receive many good cousels of the readers. Our sincere thanks to Mr. Tran Duy Khanh, Chinese research of art ( Paris ), the family of late doctor Nguyen Hoai Nhan and doctor Nguyen Hieu Nghia ( Caen ) for their invaluable help in out work ". ( From the Preface of the Edition ) Contents: Chapters: 1 - Festival & procession. Eight precious objects. Lanterns. Song, dance, music. Game. New year's day. Altar. Objects of cult. Incense burners. Communal house, pagoda, temple. 2 - Belief & superstition. Buddhism, Maternal religion. Amulet & philter. Ten sanctuaries. Divination & witchcraft. 3 - Traditional medicine. 4 - Wedding & funeral. 5 - Opium, gamble, thief, robber, prisoner. 6 - Officer, army, arm. 7 - Education, proverb, story. 8 - Music, decoration, paper cut. 9 - Jewels, outfit. 10 - Children, toys, games, cakes. 11 - Hunting, fishing, boat. 12 - Agriculture, breeding. 13 - Streets & markets. 14 - Craftsmen. 15 - Usual appliances. 16 - Scenes of daily life.