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This extensive guide to herbal medicine details the medicinal plants found in Mexico, their habitats and their various healing properties. First published in 1904, Materia Medica Mexicana is the ideal read for those who wish to discover a rich encyclopedia of Mexican herbal medicine. A perfect guide to alternative healing methods for those interested in botany and medicine, this volume details the various names and habitats of medicinal herb...

Contents Include: Practical Falconry: Preliminaries - The Peregrine Falcon (Hack) - Castings - Hooding - Flown to the Lure - "Waiting On" - Use and Abuse of Pigeons - Partridge and Grouse Hawking, with Some Comments on "Carrying, " Markers, Wood Pigeons, etc - Haggards with Game - Chickens and Eyesses - Heron-Hawking - Rook-Hawking - Magpie-hawking - Pewits - Wild Ducks - House Pigeons - Other Flights - The Jerfalcon - Merlins - The Goshawk - ...

First published in 1904, "Materia Medica Mexicana" is a comprehensive guide to the medicinal plants and herbs to be found in Mexico. For each herb treated there is given information relating to its various names, its habitat, its appearance and characteristics, its chemical composition, and more. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in botany and medicine, and it would make for a fantastic addition to allied collections. Contents ...

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This is the complete musical score for Robert Schumann's 1840 composition for voice and piano in twelve movements, "Liederkreis, Op.24". Featuring large, clear note heads and wide margins, this edition is perfect for studying and following the music. Robert Schumann (1810 - 1856) was a seminal German composer and esteemed music critic. When his piano teacher assured him that the could be the most accomplished piano virtuoso in Europe, he dedic...

This early work by Mary Elizabeth Braddon was originally published in 1875 and we are now republishing it with a brand new biography of the author. 'A Strange World' 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 "...

Mars the red collie is the pivotal character in this story of conflict between the rough mountain folk and the peaceful settlers of the valley, set in the Ramapo mountains of New Jersey. This is a classic story by Albert Payson Terhune, the master of canine fiction.

This early work by Henry James was originally published in 1893 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Henry James was born in New York City in 1843. One of thirteen children, James had an unorthodox early education, switching between schools, private tutors and private reading.. James published his first story, 'A Tragedy of Error', in the Continental Monthly in 1864, when he was twenty years old. In 1876, he ...

Contained within this antique book is a detailed guide to the making of vintage furniture. Complete with detailed diagrams and helpful information on each piece, this book constitutes the perfect resource for those with an interest in the composition and construction technique of these beautiful items of furniture. It is one not to be missed by the discerning woodworker. The chapters contained herein include: 'Three-Piece Settee', 'The Bed-Sit...

This antique book contains a thorough guide to setting up and maintaining a plant nursery, including information on lay out, soils, shelters, seasonal alterations, tips on stocking, general economy, and many other aspects conducive to success. Written in clear language and including simple, step-by-step instructions, this profusely illustrated guide constitutes a must-have for anyone with an interest in the topic, and makes for a worthy additi...

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 a detailed guide to pig keeping, written by Geoffrey Morgan. This text gives a general account of breeds, housing, and management of stock, including information concerning the 'Pig Club Movement' and descriptions of regulations on keeping pigs. Although this is an old text, pig-keeping is a timeless practice, and much of the information offered within this text is still as relevant to modern farmers as it was to those conte...

This unusual book, containing an impressive variety of magic tricks, is sure to delight young and old alike. Its 205 pages contain a wealth of anecdote on a variety of tricks and stunts that are guaranteed to liven up your dinner party. Extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams and drawings. Contents Include: Magic and Trickery, Thought Reading, Tricks with Cards, Dice Deceptions, Billiard Balls, Juggling, Balancing, Psychic Tricks...

Originally published early 1900's. The illustrated contents contain detailed chapters and plans for building small windmills: Windmill Evolution - A Working Model - Designs for Building a six foot and a ten foot working windmill - Electricity production by wind power.- Design and Output etc.Many of the earliest hobby and craft books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We...

This early work by Franz Boas was originally published in 1898 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Growth of Toronto Children' is an anthropological study on the development of children in relation to their birth order. 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 undergraduate in Physics. Bo...

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 vintage book is a concise but comprehensive guide to ballroom dancing. It includes directions for learning the quickstep, waltz, slow foxtrot, tango, rhythm dancing, etc, with variations and hints on deportment, ballroom etiquette, and more. This volume is perfect for beginners and is highly recommended for those looking to learn ballroom dancing quickly. Contents include: "Basic Principles", "Time", "Tempo", "Style", "Poise", "Balance", ...

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

This vintage book is a comprehensive guide to growing pears in California, with a special focus on bacterial and fungal diseases of the pear. Written in plain, simple language and profusely illustrated, this volume is highly recommended for anyone occupied in fruit growing, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Pear Blight", "Distribution", "Nature of Injury and Spread by Insects", "De...

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.