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Originally published in 1938, this volume is one of the first that presented the words of wisdom spoken by the influential Indian Hindu monk Swami Vivekananda within the intimacy of his inner circle. He was already revered as a lecturer, but his flashes of pure brilliance were more often only heard...

Man in the Saddle tells the story of a small-time rancher resisting the efforts of a ranching magnate bent on buying him out and, when that fails, squeezing him out of business by any means possible. When pushed to the wall, the hero is forced to resort to gun-play in an attempt to secure his livelihood...

This classic book contains the life of Prince Gautama Buddha, told in verse by Sir Edwin Arnold. Greatly inspiring and moving, this work was one of the first to introduce Europeans to Buddhism, and will still prove to be a fascinating and enlightening read today. Many of the earliest books, particularly...

“Nino Diablo” is a short story by Argentinian writer William Hudson. Part of his “South American Romances” series, this volume is not to be missed by those with an interest in south American culture and folklore in general. William Henry Hudson (1841–1922) was an Argentinian ornithologist...

“Marta Riquelme” is a short story by Argentinian writer William Hudson. Part of his “South American Romances” series, this volume is not to be missed by those with an interest in south American culture and folklore in general. William Henry Hudson (1841–1922) was an Argentinian ornithologist...

This is the fourth volume of Victor Hugo's 1862 French historical novel, “Les Misérables”. Considered to be one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century, it chronicles the lives of several characters, focusing on ex-convict Jean Valjean's struggle for redemption. It constitutes a profound...

“A Fragment of Life” is a 1904 short story by Welsh author Arthur Machan. A young couple unsatisfied with their banal married life turn to spirituality for fulfilment, but what they find in the end isn't exactly what they were looking for. A masterful supernatural tale with macabre undertones,...

This early works is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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 1909, this early work is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A picture of life and customs from the sixteenth century, centred around Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar, the third Mughal Emperor of the Mughal dynasty in India, one of the most powerful empires of the...

This scarce early work is both expensive and hard to finding its first edition. It is a fascination read for any atheist or theologian, but also contains much information that is still useful and interesting today. A thorough and detailed argument in favour of atheism that is written by an industrious...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This classic, historical book is a detailed look at ladies' cosmetics, filled with detailed descriptions and recipes forming a complete how-to-guide that is still practical and useful today. A fascinating read this book belongs on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the history of beautification....

This book contains many articles and anecdotes of shooting and stalking in the wilds and estates of Scotland. Contains chapters on Grouse Shooting, Deer Stalking, Scottish Red Deer, Grounds and Gamekeepers, Vermin of the Moors and Manor, Poaching, and Game in the Larder, Kitchen and Dining-room. A fine addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in country sports in Scotland.

Originally published in 1891. The author was an experienced all-round sportsman but favoured deer stalking above all. This book describes many of his fascinating exploits stalking Red and Fallow deer in the Scottish Highlands and elsewhere. It contains much information on stalking and rifles which remains practical and useful to the modern sportsman. Illustrated.