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Originally published in 1934. Fourteen thrilling narratives by various authors on war, adventure and military experiences on the borders of India, Afghanistan, Pakistan and neighbouring countries during the latter part of the nineteenth century. Stories of the British Army, Ghurka's, Punjab Regiments and tribesmen of the North West Frontier. Many of the earliest war books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extreme...

Originally published in 1922. The author's experiences as a doctor/explorer in the untamed forests of Equatorial Africa. Illustrated with photos and maps. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Originally published in the 1930s. The book is intended as an introduction for the younger reader to the study of Shakespeare. Eighteen famous tales have been partly rewritten to facilitate this. Illustrations are by Arthur Rackham. Many of the earliest b

Originally published in the early 1900s. The author was Master of the Biggleswade Harriers who followed hounds for over eighty years. He was a successful breeder of hounds and also hunted the fox and deer throughout England. This book is compiled from notes he made during his lifetime. The illustrated Contents Include: Early Memories The Coaching Days Hare Hunting Fox Hunting Making a Pack Deer Hunting A Great Run Handing over the Horn Shootin...

Originally published in 1933. The author was well known as "The Bird Man of Alcatraz." He wrote this book while serving a life sentence. A comprehensive work containing much information on: - Anatomy - Feeding - Feeding Experiments - Insects and Parasites - The Moult - Injuries - Septic Fever - Septicemia - Necrosis - Diarrhoea - Aspergillosis - Bacteriology - Pathogenic Organisms - Drugs etc. Keywords: Pathogenic Organisms Life Sentence Bird ...

Originally published in 1920 when collecting bird's egss was a legal and accepted pastime for young and old. The author was a true countryman and sporting gentleman with a great knowledge and much experience of British birds and their ways.Contents Include: Where and when to look equipment climbing egg collections records the birds, their nests and eggs, and their breeding habits observation haunts nesting calendar many illustrations of of egg...

Originally published in 1928. The author was the late Dean of Carlisle. This work consists of papers and essays dealing in a succinct and lucid manner with important problems in theology, ethics, and metaphysics. Contents Include: The Validity of Religious Experience Rights of the State Rights of the Church Rights of the Individual The Idea of Progress Modernism Life of Newman George Tyrell The Atonement Scholastic Theology Alleged Immanence o...

Originally published in 1906. Forty stirring tales of life and battle from three centuries of Scottish history. Selected from Sir Walter Scott's "Tales of a Grandfather" and edited by the compiler. Illustrated. Many of the earliest history books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern ed...

First published in 1925, "Animal Genetics" is a vintage treatise on breeding animals, including fowl, sheep, pig, dog, horses, and cattle. Animal breeding is a branch of animal science that deals with evaluating the genetic value of livestock. The ability to select animals with superior EBV in growth rate, meat, milk, egg, or wool production has revolutionised livestock farming around the world, and this handy volume aims to present the livest...

This vintage text contains Havelock Ellis's seminal treatise on the psychology of sex. This fascinating book deals with the importance of the sexual impulse in the human condition, and tackles subjects such as marriage, biology, deviation, and more. The 'Psychology of Sex' will appeal to students of psychology and those with an interest in the role sex plays in the workings of the human mind. It would make for a great addition to collections o...

Originally published London, 1924. Contents Include: The Serenade at Caserta "Les Indes Galantes" The King and the Nightingale Biography etc. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Originally published in London, 1894. An extremely instructive book on Home and Foreign timber for both ship and house building. Contains a wealth of information on the various tree species including many tables on the results of experiments on the technical properties of timber. Advice on growing, seasoning methods, felling, diseases etc. Contains many descriptive line drawings and other illustrations. Many of the earliest books, particularly...

Originally published in the 1920s. The fascinating story of Bishop James Hannington and his work for the Church and eventual martyrdom in Uganda. The book is illustrated with photographs and illustrations. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using...

Originally published in 1909. The author was an expert shot and describes his experiences of small game shooting on some of the best sporting estates in the British Isles. Contents Include: Grouse Driving Partridge Driving October Pheasants and Boundary Birds Pheasants and Covert Shooting Woodcock Snipe Pigeon Shooting Wildfowling Random remarks.etc. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now ex...

Originally published in 1908 as a reprint from the earliest printed copies of the several poems, and edited after the original texts. The 1645 volume of "Minor Poems" has been printed entire then follow in order "Paradise Lost" and "Paradise Regain'd" and "Samson Agonistes." An Appendix contains Specimen of Milton's spelling etc. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and in...

First published in the 1920s. The authors have endeavoured to set forth as clearly and concisely as possible the fruits of an experience of guns, shooting and fishing which extends over 25 years. The book contains detailed advice and information on:- Game Shooting - Wildfowling - Game Fishing - Coarse Fishing - Flies - Guns and Cartridges. etc. The book contains black and white illustrations and photographs. Many of the earliest books, particu...

Originally published in London 1879. The book aims to assist those employed in the preservation of game with a short and uncomplicated statement of their powers. Contents Include: Definitions Seasons Poaching Trespass Apprehension of Offenders Game, Dogs, Guns, Nets, Traps etc found on Trespassers Fishing Licenses etc. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly ...

Originally published in the 1920s. Many exciting true tales of fishing for giant fish of rivers and sea.Contents Include: Whaling Queer Fish Sharking Salmon Sawfish and Swordfish Rays Wolf of the Deep Sport in Mighty Rivers Tiger of the Sea Tarpon, Tunny and Dolphin Sealing Devil Fish Tragedies at Sea etc. Illustrations by Rowland F.Hilder. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely sc...

Originally published in London during the late 1800s. A collection of information, history and anecdote concerning the haunts, habits and hunting of big game and other wild animals world wide. Much of the content is supplied by famous hunters such as Selous, Cummings, Baker, Sanderson and Gerard. Contents Include: Lion Hunting Grizzlies and Polar Bears Elephant Hunting Tiger and Tiger cats Rhino Hunting Buffalo and Bison Gorillas Wolves, Boar,...

Originally published in 1910. Entertaining anecdotes of a Yorkshire parson with a lifelong passion for cagebirds. Over the years he kept and bred many species both rare and common, including tropical birds and songbirds from the wild. His detailed notes will prove of much interest to cagebird enthusuiasts worldwide. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly exp...