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This antiquarian book contains a complete guide to the budgerigar, with information on its natural history, breeding, general management, and more. A timeless guide containing everything an existing or prospective budgerigar keeper might need to know, this volume is a must-have for those with a practical interest in the subject, and it would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this book include: "Des...

This text comprises a practical guide on rabbit-keeping, and includes directions and descriptions which may be completed for all the practical purposes of the Rabbit-Keeper. Complete with concise and comprehensive information about a wide array of different breeds of rabbits, as well as helpful tips and instructions on their general management, this is a text that constitutes a worthy addition to collections of cuniculture literature and is no...

Originally published in 1972 this important falconry book is probably one of the best of its kind. The author was a respected falconer of many years experience and his sheer pleasure in the sport shines through his writing. Contents Include: The Mews - Weathering Enclosure, Bath, Blocks - Bells, Jesses, Clip Swivels, Lures, Hoods, Whistle - Hack Hut and Hack Ground - Eyasses, Treatment before Hack - Hack, its Advantages and Disadvantages - Eya...

Originally published in 1907. One of the earliest and possibly the most important book ever published on homing pigeons. The well illustrated and detailed chapters include: The Columba Livia - Origin and Production - Lofts and Fittings - Food and Feeding - Interbreeding - Crossing - Mendel's Law Applied to Homing Pigeons - Founding a Loft - Some Physical Characters - Feathers and the Moult - The Homing Instinct - Training - Preparing for Old B...

Originally published in 1898. The detailed and illustrated contents include: The Art of Training Cocks - Nineteen Different Rules - Articles of Agreement - Heeling and Handling - Diseases - Useful Knowledge - A Few Don'ts - The Pit Dog - Dog Pit Rules - Treating Sick Dogs - Conditioning Dogs - Tom Howards 14 day Exercise for Cocks. Adverts etc. Many of the earliest cockfighting and pit dog books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s...

Originally published in 1904. A hitherto very rare little book. The illustrated contents include: Method in Training For the Pit - How to Build the Training Machine - The Spring Pole and its Use - Training Dogs for the Rat Pit - Dog Pit Rules - Rat Pit Rules - Articles of Agreement - Handling in the Pit - Care of Dogs - The Pit Dog Remedies etc. Many of the earliest pit dog books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are...

This early work is a fascinating read for any goat enthusiast or historian of the breed, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical for the amateur or professional goat farmer today. Contents Include: Introduction - Getting Your Goat - Your Goat's House and Run - Feeding Your Goat - Your Guide to Breeding - Kidding Without Worry - The Kids - Disbudding Kids - Milk-o! - Making Your Own Butter and Cheese - Goat Meat fo...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to keeping goats for milk production, with information on tools and equipment, selection, breeding, general care, ailments and diseases, and all other related aspects. With handy illustrations and a wealth of invaluable information, this timeless handbook will be of considerable utility to novice goat farmers, and would make for a useful addition to collections of agricultural literature. Conten...

This early work is a fascinating read for any goat enthusiast or historian of the breed, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical for the amateur or professional goat farmer today. Contents Include: How Goats are Kept, Choosing a Goat, Feeding the Milking Goat, The Kids, Milk, Health, List of Books, and Index. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scar...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 fascinating text contains a supplementary summary of new X-ray structure determinations published during the four years prior to the original publication of this text. As such, it follows strictly the form used in Part II of the second addition of "The Structure of Crystals" and aims to include all new studies that lead at least to cell dimensions. This book is a great addition to any collection of antiquarian texts pertaining to the taxo...

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 Last American Frontier. 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.

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.

Originally published in London 1931. 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 A study of early nudism or naturism in Europe and America. The first book providing firm evidence that the enjoyment of nakedness does not...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to staining and polishing wood, with instructions for varnishing and other method of finishing wood together with simple recipes for making polishes, varnishes, glaze-lacquers, and revivers. Contents include: "Stains for Woods", "The Various Stains", "Preparing the Wood", "Staining", "A Colour Chart", "Staining Relief Material", "Impregnated Wood", "Ebonising", "Staining Wicker-Work", "Dyeing Woods",...