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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.

STUDIO SECRETS by FREDERIC TAUBES. FOREWORD: WERE THE PAINTS used by the old masters better than ours today And were their methods superior Is turpentine a good painting medium Why do some paintings darken, discolor, or crack with age, while others do not What varnish should I use to restore the brilliancy of a painting which has grown dull Which is better, a sable or a bristle brush These are typical of hundreds of questions which painters an...

RUSSIA IN CENTRAL ASIA IN 1889 AND THE ANGLO - RUSSIAN QUESTION by THE HON. GEORGE N. Published in London in 1889 PREFACE: THE nucleus of this book less than one-third of its present dimensions appeared in the shape of a series of articles, entitled Russia in Central Asia which I contributed to the 6 Manchester Courier and other lead ing English provincial newspapers, in the months of November and December 1888, and January 1889. These article...

Originally published in 1897. PREFACE: The following passage from the biography of Arsene Darmesteter, prefixed to Volume I of his Reliques Scientifiques, deserves quotation, both on account of its criticism of Emanuel Deutsch's brilliant article on the Talmund, which originally appeared in the quarterly review for October, 1867, and as an illustration of the phenomenon, often noted in the scientific world, that investigators, wholly independe...

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 volume contains Karel Capek's travel book, "Letters From Spain". It is a collection of sketches in words and pictures, written by the Czech author during a visit to the country in 1932. An easy-to-digest and enjoyable read, this book will appeal to fans of Capek's work, and will be of special appeal to those with an interest in the landscape and people of Spain. The chapters of this book include: "Nord and Sud Express", "D.R., Belgique, F...

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 is a detailed treatise on vintage motor vehicle chassis design and construction, with chapters on every aspect of the topic from steering and suspension, to the gearbox and transmission. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in antique cars, and it would make for a useful addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: 'Vehicle Performance', 'Vehicle Suspension', 'Elements of Independent Suspension', 'Front Axl...

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.

Practical Basket Making

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.

First published in 1889, this is the first volume of Edgar March Crookshank's treatise "History And Pathology Of Vaccination". Within in it, Cook explores the history of vaccination from the first inoculations and the work of Edward Jenner, to the related medial developments of the late nineteenth century. Highly recommended for those with an interest in medical history and the development of modern preventative medicine. Contents include: "Hi...