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This early work by Patrick R. Chalmers was originally published in 1927 and we are now republishing it. 'The Little Pagan Faun and Other Fancies' is a collection of short stories for children. It includes tales such as 'The Shooting Stick', 'The Echo System', 'The Smoky Lum', and many more.

This early work by Patrick R. Chalmers was originally published in the early 20th century and we are now republishing it. 'The Angler's England' is a wonderful work that observes the beauty of the English countryside as seen through the eyes of the angler.

Excerpt from Mr. John Francis, of the Athenæum: On the Plan of Sir Rowland HillTo be told, therefore, that this is a new claim I am setting up, that I am too late in doing so, and that the present generation will consequently have none of it, is unfounded and unfair.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important histori...

Excerpt from A Peck O' MautAbout the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a ...

Excerpt from Robert Wallace, M. P., And James Chalmers, the Scottish Postal Reformers: Letters, Recent Press Articles, and Recognitions at Home and Abroad I consequently avail myself of this opportunity to pub lish some Letters, Press Articles, and Recognitions having reference to James Chalmers, the originator of this stamp, the perusal of which will, I am satisfied, be gratify ing to you and to his countrymen in general for you will perceiv...

Excerpt from Pipes and Tabors: A Book of Light Verse To Winifred Here are the things you fancy best - Foxes, and trout, and fairies, And hedgerows, where the terriers quest, And gardens, ghosts, and dairies, June mornings, with the cuckoo rife, Chill eves, where pheasants clatter, In fact, the little things of life - The things that "do not matter"! Here gold is but the gold of gorse, And silver - that of salmon, Here's rod and reel...

Excerpt from Green Days and Blue DaysAbout the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, ...

Excerpt from The Adhesive Postage Stamp: Decision of the Encyclopaedia Britannica Also, Papers on the Penny Postage Reform, Bequeathed by the Late Sir Henry Cole As with others, he was in communication - that formed the origin of the adoption of the adhesive stamp in the reformed Penny Postage system of. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This b...

Patrick Reginald Chalmers (1872-1942) was an Irish writer and banker.. His work covered many different areas, including horse racing, hunting, and field sports. Although he is not often credited with it, Chalmers coined the phrase "Roundabouts and Swings", which has become a common phrase in the English language. His most notable works include: "Green Days and Blue Days" (1912) and "A Peck of Malt (1915)". "Pancakes" is a charming and moving p...

This vintage book contains a wonderful collection of useful fishing tips and instructions, authentic anecdotes, and Chalmer's classic fishing poetry. "A Fisherman's Angles" is recommended for those with a practical interest in angling, and it would make for a fantastic gift for anyone who enjoys fishing. Contents include: "A Fisherman's Angles", "On Little Fish Being Sweet", "McNair", "The Char", "The Knights in Scales", "The Limit", "A Young ...

Excerpt from Registrum Episcopatus Brechinensis, Vol. 2: Cui Accedunt Cartae Quamplurimae Originales, Appendix CartarumCarta Roberti regis Willelmo Barbitonsori tocius terre que fuit Ade de Hodbolm [a copy of early date.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art...

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Originally published in the 1930s. A delightful collection of history and anecdote in prose and verse of English sport with gun and dog. Contents include detailed Chapters on Falconry Shooting Gundogs Partridge and Pheasant Shooting Poaching Grouse Shooting Woodcock Rabbits Guns Game Cookery Shooting Books etc. Illustrated. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasi...

Originally published in the 1930s as part of the Sportsman's Library Series. A book devoted to the pursuit of game in Scotland. It covers the complete range of sport to be had in the highlands and lowlands, the estuaries and coastal waters. Contents Include: The Roe Deer Deer Stalking The Capercailzie Black Game Ptarmigan Estuary and Shore-Shooting The Otter Loch Fishing for Trout and Sea Trout Salt-Water Fishing. The Blue Hare. Illustrated. M...

Mr. John Francis of the Athenaeum - On the Plan of Sir Rowland Hill is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1889. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres.As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature.Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as ...

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This book details the achievements of Sir Rowland Hill, the man responsible for numerous postal reforms in the late nineteenth century. The most notable of his postal reforms was the implementation of the adhesive stamp for postage purposes, which continues to be an intrinsic part of modern postal services today. 'The Adhesive Postage Stamp' is a fascinating book that will greatly appeal to both discerning philatelists and those interested in ...

Originally published in the 1930s. A delightful collection of history and anecdote in prose and verse of English sport with gun and dog. Contents include detailed Chapters on Falconry Shooting Gundogs Partridge and Pheasant Shooting Poaching Grouse Shooting Woodcock Rabbits Guns Game Cookery Shooting Books etc. Illustrated. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasi...