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Astral projection is an interesting subject with some people convinced of its validity. With this historic guide to the topic, you can read how it was viewed at the turn of the 20th century during the peak of spiritualism.

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. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the...

This vintage book contains a historical study on the effects of beer. It includes a wealth of information on alcoholism, popularity, manufacturing techniques, cultural influence, famous studies, legislation, and more. "The Effects of the Beer upon Those who Make and Drink it - A Statistical Sketch"...

Originally published early 1900's. The story of Gipsy Petulengro's early life in his own words. The illustrated contents deal with Romany Ways - Poaching - Horse Secrets - Making Caravans - Romany Fights - The English Romany - Romance - Gypsy Magic - Romany Cures - Music - Romany Ways with Dogs -...

“The Buffalo Runners: A Tale of the Red River Plains” is a children's adventure novel set in the American Old West by Scottish author R. M. Ballantyne. Full of thrilling action, terrible danger, and intrepid heroism, “The Buffalo Runners” will appeal to children with an interest in history...

This rare little book was first published in 1836. Only a handful of the original editions remain, and are now extremely costly. OBSCURE PRESS has republished this classic work in a high quality, modern edition, using the original text and artwork. The author remains unknown, but from his manner of...

This volume contains James Harvey Robinson's 1895 work, "The Mind in the Making". It is a fascinating collection of essays on the relationship between intelligence and social reform, that explores the development of the human mind and how it shaped society. This book is highly recommended...

This is the full, original 1935 operational manual for the Morris Fifteen Six, a car produced by the Morris Motors Limited company. It includes detailed directions for the efficient management and upkeep of Morris Fifteen Six cars, with instructions on how to properly operate and drive them. This...

“The Story of Poland” is a detailed treatise by William Richard Morfill on Poland, it's people, language, customs, history, and more. Poland is a unitary sovereign state in Central Europe that can trace its establishment back to 996. This fascinating volume explores all aspects of Polish society...

This volume contains a classic handbook on the art of taxidermy and includes all the information an existing or prospective taxidermist needs to know about their enterprise. Complete with detailed diagrams and simple directions, this volume constitutes a must-have for those with an interest in the...

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 vintage book contains a detailed account of the Napoleonic Wars by A. G. Macdonell. A. G. Macdonell (1895-1941) was a Scottish novelist and journalist. His most famous works include: "The Autobiography of a Cad", arguably amongst the funniest books ever written; "Lords and Masters", a blunt and...

Margaret Sanger, mother of the birth control movement in America, published this marriage manual in 1926. In the book, which was one of the first of its kind allowed to be sold, Ms. Sanger offers practical and intimate advice for achieving the ideal relationship. Today, more than 60 years later, her...

This early work on wartime Europe is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It details the history and individual experiences during World War II. This is a Fascinating work and is highly recommended for anyone interested in European History. Many of the earliest books, particularly...