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Cover of Popular Lectures on the Epistle of Paul, The Apostle, to the Hebrews
by Joseph Augustus Seiss
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2018

First published in 1891, this volume contains a treatise by Joseph. A. Seiss on "The Epistle of Paul The Apostle to the Hebrews", one of the books of the New Testament. It is generally attributed to Paul the Apostle, and scholars of Greek consider its writing to be more polished and eloquent...
Cover of Raggedy Ann and the Hoppy Toad - Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
by Johnny Gruelle
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013

Raggedy Ann tales, written and drawn by Johnny Gruelle, have been entertaining children since 1918.The books of 'The Raggedy Ann Series' all feature their central protagonist, with red yarn for hair and a triangle nose - charting her considerable adventures. Gruelle created Raggedy Ann for his daughter,...
Cover of The Garden of Fear
by Robert E. Howard
Language: English
Release Date: February 12, 2015

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in 1934 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Garden of Fear' is a story in the James Allison series and tells the tale of a Texan who recalls his past lives as ancient heroes. Robert Ervin Howard was...
Cover of The Amateur Poacher
by Richard Jefferies
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2015

This edition of the classic work on the early English poacher was first published in 1901. Contents Include : The First Gun The Old Punt, A Curious 'Turnpike' Tree Shooting, A Fishing Expedition Egg Time, A 'Gip' Trap Woodland Twilight, Traitors on the Gibbet Lurcher-Land 'The Park' Oby, And His System,...
Cover of The Curiosities of Ale and Beer - An Entertaining History
by John Bickerdyke
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2017

This vintage book contains a fascinating and light-hearted treatise on beer and ale, with historical information, details of notable events, descriptions of varieties, and much more. Easy to digest and highly entertaining, this book is recommended for anyone with an interest in the history and development...
Cover of The Arabian Nights - Illustrated by Walter Paget
by W. H. D. Rouse
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2018

This is W. H. D. Rouse's 1863 English-language translation of "One Thousand and One Nights", a collection of South Asian and Middle Eastern folk tales compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. It was anthologised over hundreds of years by a variety of scholars, authors, and translators across...
Cover of A Guide to Motor Cycle Design - A Collection of Vintage Articles on Motor Cycle Construction
by Various
Language: English
Release Date: January 29, 2013

A collection of vintage articles on motorcycle construction and maintenance which would be a joy to read for enthusiasts of classic motorcycles. 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...
Cover of The Red Fairy Book - Illustrated by H. J. Ford and Lancelot Speed
by Andrew Lang
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2016

The Red Fairy Book – Illustrated by H. J. Ford contains such classic fairy tales as, ‘Rapunzel’, ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’, ‘The Wonderful Birch’, ‘The Three Dwarfs’, ‘The Golden Goose’, and many more. This ‘Red Fairy Book’ forms part of Andrew Lang’s ‘Coloured’ Fairy...
Cover of Horse-Shoeing As It Is and As It Should Be
by William Douglas
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2017

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on farriery, being an exploration of contemporary methods with instructions and ideas concerning improved techniques. "Horse-Shoeing As It Is and As It Should Be" will appeal to those with an interest in the history and development of farriery, and it...
Cover of Practical and Scientific Horseshoeing
by Frank G. Churchill
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2017

First published in 1912, this book contains a comprehensive guide to horseshoeing, with chapters on scientific theory, anatomy, practical methodology, common problems and ailments, and much more. Profusely illustrated and easy-to-follow, "Practical and Scientific Horseshoeing" is highly recommended...
Cover of Bee-Keeping for Beginners - A Practical Treatise and Condensed Treatise on the Honey-Bee Giving the Best Modes of Management in Order to Secure the Most Profit
by J. P. H. Brown
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2017

First published in 1859, "Bee-Keeping for Beginners" is a comprehensive handbook on bee-keeping with a focus on keeping bees for profit. Profusely illustrated and including information on all aspects of the practice, this volume will be of considerable utility to modern enthusiasts and would make...
Cover of Wintering Bees in Four-Hive Boxes
by Morley Petit
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2017

This is a detailed and accessible guide to wintering bees. Profusely illustrated and written in simple, plain language, "Wintering Bee in Four-Hive Boxes" is ideal for novice bee-keepers and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of bee-keeping literature. Contents include: "Purpose of...
Cover of An Improved System of Propagating the Honey Bee
by J. S. Harbison
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2017

This is an exposition of a bee propagation technique developed in the early twentieth century. With step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, "An Improved System of Propagating the Honey Bee" will appeal to those with an interest in the history and development of bee-keeping, and it is...
Cover of The Embryology of the Honey Bee
by James Allen Nelson
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2017

This vintage book contains a detailed handbook on honey bee embryology. With fantastic illustrations and in-depth information, "The Embryology of the Honey Bee" is not to be missed by those with an interest in bees and collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Historical Review",...
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