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“Village Life in China - A Study in Sociology” is one of the author's fascinating written accounts of his experiences living and travelling China during the late 19th century, this particular volume focusing on the subject of rural life in the country. He wrote this book while living among the...

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in 1935 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Haunted Mountain' is a story in the Breckinridge Elkins series about a cowboy in the wild west. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906....

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in 1936 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'No Cowherders Wanted' is a story in the Breckinridge Elkins series about a cowboy in the wild west. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906....

"The Honey-Makers" a detailed guide to the honey bee, with chapters on anatomy, habits and habitat, hive structure, history, literary references, and more. A fascinating and informative book, "The Honey-Makers" is highly recommended for bee-keepers and others with an interest in bees. Contents include:...

Yoga refers to an assortment of mental, physical, and spiritual disciplines and practices originating from India. One of the six schools of Indian philosophy, it contains a wide range of schools, practices, and goals in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. “Yoga Sastra” is an 1897 work by Indian Sanskrit...

Originally published in 1897 this was one of the rarest early monographs on this noble breed. The illustrated contents include: Early History of the Irish Greyhound - The Wolf Hunting Greyhound - The Nineteenth Century Claimant - Descent of the Modern Wolfdog - Hounds and Hunting in Ancient Ireland,...

Originally published in 1925. The author was a well known breeder of sporting dogs and terriers. The well illustrated book contains many detailed chapters: Dog Breeding for Profit - Choosing a Breed - Kennel Management - Showing - The Stud Dog - Breeding - Mendelism - Pre-arranging the sex of puppies...

“Show Pekingese” is a classic guide to owning and breeding Pekingese dogs for the purpose of competing and exhibiting. It explores every aspect of the subject from history to selection, rearing, and winning. This comprehensive volume will be of considerable utility to owners and breeders alike,...

This volume contains a classic guide to rearing a retriever to be an efficient gun dog, with chapters on selection, breeding, breaking, training, and much more. Written in simple, plan language and full of handy tips, this timeless guide will be of considerable utility to modern hunters, breeders,...

First published in 1880, this vintage book contains a series of papers on the subject of riding horses on roads, with chapters on avoiding accidents, proper care and maintenance of both horse and carriage, trips for horse control, notes on shoeing, and much more. "Horses and Roads" will appeal to...

This classic book contains a photographic guide to the history of the oriental and occidental shadow puppet theatre, and will prove to be a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in the subject.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 book contains a photographic guide to the history of the shadow puppet theatre in the West, and will prove to be be a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in the subject. 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.

Originally published in London 1900, this book contains an early record of the art of English hunting. The authors unique observations and reflections on the various hunting sports will prove to be of great interest to anyone with an interest in the subject. Contents include The Hound; The Fox; The...

This antiquarian volume contains Karel Capek's "Letters From Holland". It is a collection of sketches in words and pictures of the Netherlands written by the Czech author during his visit to a literary conference in The Hague, in 1931. An easy-to-digest and enjoyable read, this book will...