Old House Books imprint: 18 books
The Woman and the Car
A Chatty Little Handbook for the Edwardian Motoriste
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2014
The Woman and the Car is a faithfully reproduced, quirky classic from the dawn of motoring – and testament to womankind's perennial claim on the steering wheel! Take a spin through a time – 1909, to be precise – when no right-thinking lady would consider solo motoring without her revolver, and...
Titled Americans, 1890
A list of American ladies who have married foreigners of rank
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2013
Perfect for all Downton Abbey fans, this is the 1890 book behind the marriage of Lord and Lady Grantham. In an age when securing a prudent match was all-important for both sexes, Titled Americans offered a glance guide to recent high society marriages and a list of eligible bachelors who were still...
Things a Woman Wants to Know
An Edwardian Housewife’s Guide to Life
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2013
This book of handy hints for the new housewife was first published in the Edwardian era, and includes recipes, medical advice, fashion tips and the dangers that can lurk in the home (e.g. the unhealthiness of carpets and the poisonous colours of wallpaper). In this new edition, the most unusual entertaining...
The Dog Book
Dogs of Historical Distinction
Language: English
Release Date: August 10, 2014
The perfect gift for any dog lover, this is the story of man's best friend from the canine gods of Ancient Egypt to the heroic mascots of the Second World War. Over the millennia dogs have been hailed as gods, demons, saints, military heroes, even reigning kings – and all the while have been the...
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