In this tribute to his father, Robert Cradock Nichols offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of John Gough Nichols, a prominent historian and antiquary of the Victorian era. Drawing on family archives and personal recollections, he describes his father's early years, his professional achievements, and his enduring legacy in the field of historical scholarship. Combining personal memoir with historical analysis, this book is a moving tribute to a remarkable man.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.