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Originally published in 1930. An exciting story of travel by dog sledge across the frozen wastes of Northern Canada.Two women and a dog team tackle virgin snow, howling wolves and vast forests. Illustrated with photographs. 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, mode...

Originally published in 1917, this entertaining book was written in memory of the authors old friend "Jock, " an Aberdeen or Scottish Terrier. A novel of animal trainers, circus dogs, cruelty, vivisection and early police courts, it is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of every family home. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Ho...

Originally published in the 1930s. Story of a roebuck and his life during the changing seasons along the shores of the Baltic. The patience of the deerstalker and the wariness of the hunted buck is interwoven in this story of the growth, maturity and old age of the forest roebuck. The author has a highly developed understanding of animals and a remarkable technique for expressing the fruits of his observations. Illustrated with full page drawi...

A Glossary of Terms Used in English Architecture - Atkinson, T, D Originally published in 1906. This is the fifth edition, revised in 1937. The book deals with the historical aspects of architecture. many technical terms are to be found, and constructional terms in particular. The emphasis is on houses and churches and other subjects with which bear on social and religious life. Contents Include: - Glossary - (297 pages) - Additional Articles ...

Originally published in 1922, this is a fascinating illustrated guide to various fieldsports and the woodcraft connected with them. Contents Include: Life Habits of British Animals Game Birds of Great Britain Vermin Destruction of Vermin Hints for the Gunner Angling and Habits of Fresh Water Fish Rabbiting Ferreting Snaring Trapping Rabbits, Moles etc. Making Walking Sticks Skinning and Preserving Skins Making Leather Goods A Permanent Home in...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to the insects, diseases, and plant species that are damaging to common garden flowers. It gives detailed descriptions of the various ailments and 'foes', as well as information on how to prevent and remedy them. Highly recommended for green fingered gardeners, especially those with a special interest in flowers. Contents include: "Flower Foes", "China Aster", "Auricula", "Bulbs", "Carnation", "...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to gardening, including historical information, planting, pruning, types of plants and flowers, tools, furniture, and much, much more. Profusely illustrated and full of timeless information, "Gardening" will be of considerable utility to modern green-fingered readers and would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Contents include: "On Gardening in General", "Garden Operation", "Esculent R...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to keeping pheasants, turkeys, and geese. It covers everything from general management to housing, diet, breeding, selection, and even marketing. Profusely illustrated and full of practical information, "Pheasants, Turkeys and Geese: Their Management for Pleasure and Profit" will be of considerable utility to modern farmers, smallholders, and other keepers of poultry. Contents include: "Stock Pheasan...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to trees and their management, with information on growing and maintaining a variety of trees in many different situations. Profusely illustrated and full of timeless, practical information, "Tree Culture and Management" will be of considerable utility to modern gardeners and green-fingered readers. Contents include: "A Short History of Gardening", "Timber-Trees", "Trees Which Grow Best in Moist Situ...

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on farming and farm management, being a guide to every aspect of farming from design and construction to drainage and irrigation. Although old, much of the information contained within this book is timeless and will be of considerable utility to modern farmers and smallholders. Contents include: "Farming in General", "Landlord and Tenant", "Farms and Farm Buildings", "Farm Labourers' Implements an...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive handbook on farm crops, being an encyclopedia of common crops with information on cultivation, history, varieties, land preparation, weeding, propagation, pests and diseases, harrowing, and much more besides. Although old, the information contained within this volume is timeless and will be of considerable utility to modern farmers and allotment owners. Contents include: "Wheat", "Wheat - Continued", ...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive handbook on gardening, with instructions on every aspect from starting out to maintaining a picturesque flower garden. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, this volume is perfect for budding gardeners and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "The Outlook", "The Soul of the Garden", "Design, and the Home-Made Garden", "The Cost of ...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to growing heather, with step-by-step instructions for growing a variety of heathers as well as handy tips and useful suggestions on maintenance. Profusely-illustrated and novice-friendly, "The low Road" is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in growing heather or gardening in general. Contents include: "Preparing the Ground for a Heather Garden", "The Building of the Mountain Heather Gard...

Rational Bee-Keeping and the Prevention of Acarine Disease" is a vintage handbook on bee-keeping with a special focus on the ailments and diseases of bees. It aims to outline the basic principles of keeping bees for the amateur, and presents a wealth of useful information and tips for successful hive management. This handbook is highly recommended for modern readers with a practical interest in keeping bees. Many vintage books such as this are...

This is a study of reports from 360 American bee-keepers concerning different types of bees, how and where the highest yields are achieved, the development of techniques, best honey-plants, and much more. Based on information from the owners of over 10, 400 colonies, the results of this study will be of considerable utility to both those who keep bees for pleasure and for profit. Contents include: "Summary of Bulletin", "Introduction", "Princi...

This is a vintage article concerning "The Roller Entrance Bottom Board", a bee-hive modification that improves ventilation and helps prevent bees from swarming. This book is highly recommended for modern bee-keepers, and it would make for a useful addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "For the Queen Breeder", "How to Operate the Entrance Bottom Board During Swarming Time", "Testimonials", and "Maple Lawn Apiary". Man...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to bee-keeping, with chapters on natural history, hive society, acquiring bees, diseases, marketing, and much more. "Practical Advice to Beginners in Bee-Keeping" will be of considerable utility to modern keepers both old and new, and it would make for a useful addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Natural History", "Queen", "Worker", "Drone", "Hives", "Appliances", "Purch...

How to Keep Bees" is a detailed and accessible guide to bee-keeping and apiary management, with information on starting out, constructing an apiary, acquiring bees, and much more. Written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated, this comprehensive handbook constitutes a must-have for modern readers with practical interest in the subject. Contents include: "Introduction", "Pasturage", "Location of the Hives", "Hives", "Frames, Super...

Pleasurable Bee-Keeping" is a simple and accessible guide to keeping bees for pleasure. It contains chapters on all aspects of the hobby from equipment and preparation to diseases and common enemies. This volume is highly recommended for modern readers with a practical interest in the subject. Contents include: "Bees and Flowers", "Why keep Bees?", "The Contents of the Hive", "Natural Increase", "Races of Bees", Subduing and Handling of Bees",...

This volume contains a complete guide to bee-keeping, with information on setting up, general management, diseases, common problems, increasing yields, and much more. "The Book of the Honey Bee" is highly recommended for both beginners and seasoned keepers alike, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Introductory", "Natural History", "The Domestic Economy of the Hive", "The Apiary an...