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A beginner's guidebook to fortune telling, including chapters on reading playing cards, tea leaves, and tarot. This insightful exploration of various methods of fortune telling was first published in 1936 and is highly recommended to those who wish to develop divination abilities. Featuring the following chapters: - Fortune-Telling by Playing-Cards - How the Omens should be Regarded - The Meanings of the Cards - Methods of Divination -...

This antique text contains a manual of practical instruction in hand forging of wrought iron, machine steel, and tool steel, as well as drop forging and heat treatment of steel - including annealing, hardening, and tempering. The author of this article has had many years of experience, not only in practical work but also in the field of instruction, and therefore the information which he has given should be doubly valuable to those interested....

This early work by Wilkie Collins was originally published in 1856. Born in Marylebone, London in 1824, Collins' family enrolled him at the Maida Hill Academy in 1835, but then took him to France and Italy with them between 1836 and 1838. Returning to England, Collins attended Cole's boarding school, and completed his education in 1841, after which he was apprenticed to the tea merchants Antrobus & Co. in the Strand. In 1846, Collins became a ...

This early work by Wilkie Collins was originally published in 1876. Born in Marylebone, London in 1824, Collins' family enrolled him at the Maida Hill Academy in 1835, but then took him to France and Italy with them between 1836 and 1838. Returning to England, Collins attended Cole's boarding school, and completed his education in 1841, after which he was apprenticed to the tea merchants Antrobus & Co. in the Strand. In 1846, Collins became a ...

This early work by Wilkie Collins was originally published in 1852. Born in Marylebone, London in 1824, Collins' family enrolled him at the Maida Hill Academy in 1835, but then took him to France and Italy with them between 1836 and 1838. Returning to England, Collins attended Cole's boarding school, and completed his education in 1841, after which he was apprenticed to the tea merchants Antrobus & Co. in the Strand. In 1846, Collins became a ...

This early work by William Morris was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. William Morris was born in London, England in 1834. Arguably best known as a textile designer, he founded a design partnership which deeply influenced the decoration of churches and homes during the early 20th century. However, he is also considered an important Romantic writer and pioneer of the modern fan...

This early work by Wilkie Collins was originally published in 1850. Born in Marylebone, London in 1824, Collins' family enrolled him at the Maida Hill Academy in 1835, but then took him to France and Italy with them between 1836 and 1838. Returning to England, Collins attended Cole's boarding school, and completed his education in 1841, after which he was apprenticed to the tea merchants Antrobus & Co. in the Strand. In 1846, Collins became a ...

This early work by Henry James was originally published in 1868 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 ...

This early work by Henry James was originally published in 1866 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 ...

Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection of classic magazines we have compiled a series of informative publications on the subject of sport. The titles in this range include 'Correct Technique for the Great Sport of Golf, ' 'A Traditional Guide to Swimming and Diving, ' 'The Gentleman's Sport of Hunting, ' and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. ...

A wonderful guide to the history of Warwick castle and the people that have lived there. A book perfect for anybody interested in local history. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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.

A wonderful guide to the history of Uttoxeter, perfect for anybody interested in local history. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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 contains a general and accessible guide to budding, grafting and other aspects of fruit tree propagation. Complete with a wealth of useful information, handy tips, and useful tables, this volume will be of considerable utility to the modern gardener, and would make for a wonderful addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Introduction To Fruit Growing', 'General Points Concerning Fruit ...

This book was written from observations of the authors niece over several years. The author grasped the significance of scribbling in a child's development.

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 Richard T. Ely was originally published in 1917 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Foundations of National Prosperity, Studies in the Conservation of Permanent National Resources' is an academic work and contains chapters on 'Conservation and Forestry', 'Economic Principles of Conservation', 'Conservation Policies', and much more. Richard Theodore Ely was born on 13th April 1854, in ...

This early work by the British archaeologist, Flinders Petrie, was originally published in 1902 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Abydos' is a detailed scholarly work on the findings archaeological dig in Egypt. William Matthew Flinders Petrie was born on 3rd July 1853 in Kent, England, son of Wlilliam Petrie and Ann née Flinders. He showed an early interest in the field of archaeology and by his teenage ...

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 on fortune telling is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains information on card reading, divination, tarot and much more. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in reading tea leaves. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, ...

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.