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Lives of the Engineers - Vermuyden - Myddelton - Perry - James Brindley By Samuel Smiles Originally published in 1904. A detailed history of the life and work of four famous early engineers. Contents Include : - Introductory - Sir Cornelius Vermuyden, Drainage of the Fens - Sir Hugh Myddelton, Cutting of the New River - Sir Hugh Myddelton, His Other Engineering and Mining Works, His Death - Captain Perry, Stoppage of Dagenham Breach - The Begi...

Originally published in 1879. Stories of the great cathedral cities of England. Their history, life and worshippers. Contents Include : Canterbury York London Westminster Winchester Durham Carlisle Chester. Illustrated 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 ed...

This antique text contains a treatise on the various methods and techniques employed for the faking of poultry for show and exhibition purposes, written with the aim of aiding judges of such competitions in the identification of fakes. A fascinating insight into this curious practice, this text will be of much value to those interested in the subject and would make for a interesting addition to collections of antique poultry literature. The ch...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to keeping dairy goats, with information on selection, breeding, housing, necessary equipment, and many other related aspects. Written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated, this detailed handbook is highly recommended for prospective farmers, and would make for a useful addition to collections of agricultural literature. Contents include: ¿Goat Farming¿, ¿Why Not Keep a Goat¿, ¿How to ...

Originally published in 1936, this book is a detailed introduction to the cultivation of the mushroom. Full of practical information and instructions on growing and harvesting mushrooms, this book is still of great practical use to today's grower or mushroom enthusiast and even features a short collection of classic recipes. Contents include: introduction - The Nature of The Mushroom - Site and Soil - Buildings - Manures - Spawns - Making up B...

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.

This book contains Charles Lamb's prose retellings of Shakespeare's most famous plays. The plays include: "The Tempest", "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "The Winter's Tale", "Much Ado About Nothing", "As You Like It", "The Two Gentlemen of Verona", "The Merchant of Venice", "Cymbeline", "King Lear", "Macbeth", "All's Well That Ends Well", "The Taming of the Shrew", "The Comedy of Errors", "Measure for Measure", "Twelfth Night, or, What You Will",...

Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets with Observations on their Poetry By Samuel Johnson Originally published circa 1880. A discussion on the lives of fifty two of the most eminent English poets with critical observations on their works. Also added is "the Preface to Shakespeare" and the review of "The Origin of Evil." Includes a sketch of Johnson's life by Sir Walter Scott. Many of the earliest poetry books, particularly those dating back ...

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...

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...

Originally published in London 1933. A concise introduction to sexual psychology primarily intended for medical readers and students but also aimed at a wider audience with its expert guidance and advice on numerous sexual topics. Contents Include: Biology of sex Sexual impulse in youth Sexual deviation Erotic symbolisms Homosexuality Marriage The art of love. etc. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and bef...

Originally published in 1925. An expert study of the development of primitive culture in Europe and in particular the latter stages of the Neolithic period and the builders of megalithic monuments in North Western Europe. Illustrations of long barrows, carvings 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 clas...

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 the 1930s. This comprehensive book will provide under one head and at a glance all that vast amount of essential information required by the ever increasing numbers of enthusiasts who wish to derive pleasure or profit by living off the land. The illustrated Contents Include advice on : Poultry Vegetable Culture Fruit Growing Flower Culture Holding and Farm Pigs Cattle Sheep Land Rabbit Keeping Bee Keeping Organic Method...

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 London 1875. The author was a sportsman and naturalist whose opinions were formed from many years of pursuing birds for sport and pleasure, both in the British Isles and overseas. He discusses the problem of winged and four footed vermin on grouse moors and game shoots and offers much advice on bird protection and conservation.Contents Include: The Balance of Nature Grouse Disease Birds of Prey The Corvids Foxes Small V...

Originally published in London in the 1920s as a revised and enlarged edition based on Hoyle's early works of the 1700s. The book is an illustrated compendium of over eighty games and their varieties including card, billiard and board games. These are fully explained with rules and advice on play. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm B...

First published in London 1922. A well researched chronicle of many of the remarkable and record bags of the various species of game which are met with in the British Isles, together with some account of the evolution of the sporting gun, marksmanship and the speed and weight of birds. The illustrated contents include: A List of Record Bags - Marksmanship - Remarkable Shots - Curious Sporting Incidents - Long Shots - Speed of Birds - Weight of...

First published in London 1904. This is the revised and enlarged edition of 1906.Contents Include: The Ideal Keeper Relations with Farmers Points in Law The Poacher Vermin The Dog The Moor The Partridge Deer Stalking Rabbits Pheasants Wild Duck Wildfowling in Scotland The Gillie Angling Law Diseases of Game Loaders and Gun Cleaning Various Duties etc. An ideal book for the apprentice keeper, but also one which should be in the book room of all...