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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This early work by Mary Elizabeth Braddon was originally published in 1892 and we are now republishing it with a brand new biography of the author. 'The Venetians' is one of Braddon's novels in the sensation literature genre. Mary Elizabeth Braddon was born in Soho, London, England in 1835. She was educated privately in England and France, and at the age of just nineteen was offered a commission by a local printer to produce a serial novel "co...

This scarce antiquarian book tells the heart-warming story of the quest for settlement in the harsh environment of north-east America's mountainous region. A wonderful tale sure to engross and entertain all readers, Water! Is a must-read for bookworms of all ages and especially so for fans or collectors of Terhune's delightful written work. Albert Payson Terhune (1872 - 1942) was a celebrated American author, journalist, and avid dog breeder, ...

This book contains a detailed guide on carpentry from the 'Carpenter and Builder' series of 'Technical Manuals'. The information given is plain and practical, and this text constitutes a complete course of practical carpentry, commencing with a brief sketch of those rudimentary principles which are indispensable to secure stability and elegance of structure. It proceeds from these 'first principles' to simple examples of framing, and from ther...

This early work by Edward Thomas was originally published in 1912 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Rest and Unrest' is one of Thomas's works of fiction. Philip Edward Thomas was born in Lambeth, London, England in 1878. His parents were Welsh migrants, and Thomas attended several schools, before ending up at St. Pauls. Thomas led a reclusive early life, and began writing as a teenager. He published his f...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

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This antiquarian volume contains a detailed and concise guide to repairing watches, with information on cleaning, fitting, examining, and other allied topics. Complete with simple, step-by-step instructions and handy diagrams, this text constitutes a must-have for anyone with an interest in repairing watches, and makes for a great addition to any personal library. Although old, much of the information contained herein is timeless, and will sti...

This vintage text offers insights into the practice of the taxidermy of fish and was originally published as part of a series covering a broad range of taxidermy subjects. Written by various experts, each volume features a brief history of the practice and is extensively illustrated with instructional diagrams and photographs throughout. This fascinating edition focuses on the collection, preparation, casting and mounting of fish, and would be...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This article contains a wealth of geographical, historical and botanical information about the rose family fruits in the tropics. Contents Include: Kiki or Japanese Persimmon - Cultivation, Propagation, Yield and Picking, Pests and Diseases, Varieties, Black Sapote, Mabolo. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "The Poultry Breeding Manual" contains information on breeds, biology, hatching and much more. It is intended to illustrate the main aspects of po...

Originally published early 1900's. The story of Gipsy Petulengro's early life in his own words. The illustrated contents deal with Romany Ways - Poaching - Horse Secrets - Making Caravans - Romany Fights - The English Romany - Romance - Gypsy Magic - Romany Cures - Music - Romany Ways with Dogs - Romany Charms etc. etc. Many of the earliest gypsy books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increa...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of angling. The titles in this range include "A Fisherman's Guide to Baits" "Angling in Ireland" "A Guide to Sea Fishing" and many more. Ea...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.