The History of the Manners and Customs of Ancient Greece is a three-volume account by British journalist and author James Augustus St. John. In this work, he deals with tradition and social life in ancient Greece. In the first book, author describes original inhabitants of Hellas, character of the Greeks and the geographical outline. In following books, he deals with Education, Women, Rural Life, and Commerce and Industry of ancient Greece.

James Augustus St. John (1795-1875), was a British journalist, author and traveller. He worked as an editor in several newspapers and magazines. St. John traveled all across the European continent and made several trips to North Africa, travelling mostly on foot. The results of his journey were published in numerous travel sketches and memoirs.