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Jacques Offenbach (1819 - 1880) was a French composer, impresario and cellist during the romantic period. He is most remembered for producing almost 100 operettas during the 1850s and 1870s, and for "The Tales of Hoffmann", his uncompleted opera. Offenbach had a significant influence on many notable composers, including Johann Strauss, Jr. and Arthur Sullivan. His most famous works experienced continual revival in the 20th century, and many of...

This early work by Mary Elizabeth Braddon was originally published in 1890 and we are now republishing it with a brand new biography of the author. 'One Life, One Love' 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 nove...

The Way of a Dog - Being the Further Adventures of Gray Dawn and Some Others is a rare book written by the master of dog-based narrative, Albert Payson Terhune. The sequel to 'Gray Dawn', this book details the adventures of one of Terhune's most famous canine creations, eloquently written and enthused with the soul and passion fans of his work have come to expect. A beautiful addition to any dog-lovers collection, this book promises so make it...

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.

This text contains a detailed guide to the principles of feeding animals on the farm, with information on the general management and care of hogs, sheep, dogs, and other farm animals. Complete with simple, clear instructions, helpful hints, and detailed illustrations, this text constitutes a resource of considerable value for both prospective and existing farmer, and also makes for a worthy addition to collections of agricultural literature. T...

This comprehensive guide to mounting animals is part of a series on taxidermy and comprises thirteen detailed chapters by various experts on the subject. It is extensively illustrated with black and white photographs, diagrams and drawings. Taxidermy Vol. 13 Mounting takes a comprehensive and informative look at the subject, and is a fascinating read for any taxidermy enthusiast or historian of the craft. Contents Include: History of Taxidermy...

This text comprises a detailed guide to fabricating simple agricultural structures, being a comprehensive manual of instruction for rural craftsmen. Including a wealth of helpful information on tools, materials, methodology, and including clear instructions for their uses in the construction of a variety of farm buildings, this is a text that will be of much value to the modern farmer. This book also deals with the application of oxygen cuttin...

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 Franz Boas was originally published in 1888 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Houses of the Kwakiutl Indians, British Columbia' is an analysis of the construction, design and decoration of the homes of Native Americans. Franz Boas was born on July 9th 1958, in Minden, Westphalia. Even though Boas had a passion the natural sciences, he enrolled at the University at Kiel as an undergr...

This antiquarian book comprises a concise and accessible guide to growing strawberries, with information on planting, manuring, pests, and more. This book will be of considerable utility to novice fruit growers with an interest in growing strawberries, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Although old, the information of contained in this guide is timeless, making it both a useful, practical guide, and an...

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.

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, "Housing Chickens and Other Poultry" contains information on the methods and equipment of the poultry keeper. It is intended to illustrate the mai...

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.

The working of rough materials into useful tools, weapons, and ornaments dates back to time immemorial. It is known that man lived in the stone age for thousands of years, when the only useful tools and weapons available were those which could be fashioned from the minerals and rocks provided by Nature. At least one hundred thousand years ago primitive man first learned the art of working an edge or point on some hard mineral, to be used as a ...

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Commedia Dell'Arte was created in Italy during the Renaissance and can be said to have been the reinvention of theatrical performance in Europe. With this fascinating collection of plays you too can put on these classic pieces.

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This book contains a lovely collection of designs for the construction of kitchen furniture and accessories from wood. Clearly layed out and with explanatory diagrams, this book makes it easy to add some beautiful additions to your kitchen, or make someone a wonderful gift from the 'serving and tablware' section. There are a wide range of designs, from tables and storage solutions to toast racks and egg cups, that will suit most levels of wood...