Hesperides Press

This antiquarian volume contains a collection of Alexander Pope's poetry, including: "Windsor Forest", "The Rape of the Lock", "Epistle to Burlington", "The Dunciad", and many others. Widely hailed...

POEMS OLD AND NEWAN ANTHOLOGY. Selected and Edited by A. S. GAIRNGROSSM.A. CONTENTS: BALLADS PAGE Sir Patrick Spens Anonymous Helen of Kirconnell JosabellcAnonymous Sir Walter ScottProud MaisieBishop...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to bee-keeping, with information on hive construction and management, the natural history of bees, harvesting, swarming, and all other related aspects...

An excellent book on a topic rarely explained, Practical Groundsmanship will be the greatest possible assistance to all who have a responsibility of turf upkeep, from the park-keeper to the...

Published in the first weeks of the Great War, this volume offers a practical guide to all who desire to enhance their lives by accessing their spiritual powers. Practical Mysticism presents Evelyn...

'The attractions of dinghy sailing are many and varied. There is an enjoyment of being afloat and getting healthy exercise in the open air the satisfaction of having secured a tactical victory and...

Originally published in 1915, this is a memoir of Eugene Corri's career as a boxing referee. He refereed all the top fights of the day and speaks at length of both the fights themselves and the...

Originally published in 1940, this is an exhaustive biography of the famous socialist philosopher and revolutionary. "The following book represents the first serious attempt to give a full length...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in...

Originally published in 1928, this is a wonderfully comprehensive look at 'rugger'. It includes personal reminiscences of some of the top players from the 1900s and goes on to offer a complete...

Originally published in 1938, this is book is a comprehensive manual of rugby technique and tactics. Well illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams, this still contains much of practical...

This vintage book is a complete guide to sailing, with chapters on cooking and housekeeping at sea. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, this volume will be of considerable utility...

This volume contains Bernard Shaw's 1924 play, "Saint Joan". It is a 'chronicle play' in six scenes, and an epilogue that revolves around Joan of Arc. It elucidates her immense personality, problems,...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in...

This antiquarian volume contains Harvey Spencer Lewis's complete guide to life and business based on Rosicrucian principles. Lewis's teachings have been employed by innumerable businesses and...

This vintage book contains a detailed and comprehensive guide to the Yorkshire Canary, with information on breeding, feeding, housing, and general management. This thorough and accessible guide...

Originally published in 1922, this is an excellent ski-manual, focussing on skiing turns, and containing much information still of practical use today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those...

Originally published in 1867, this book is a collection of songs of African-American slaves. A few of the songs were written after the emancipation, but all were inspired by slavery. The wild, sad...

This antique book contains a detailed guide to playing 'Solo Whist', complete with simple instructions and information on tactics. 'Solo Whist', also known as 'Solo', is a card game that evolved from...

Songs of a Sourdough by Robert Service, defined a place and time like only a truly great poet can. Set in the Yukon during the great Klondike gold rush, this collection of poems is full of the wild...

SOUTH LATITUDEBY F. D. OMMANNEYCONTENTS I. SOUTH II. LEVIATHAN . III. THIS LITTLE WORLD IV. PURSUIT V. SHOT AT DAWN VI. WINGS VII. INTERLUDE IN BLACK VIII. METROPOLIS IX. ICETRAP X. ESCAPE XI. EIGHT...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in...

Originally published in 1921. A fascinating exploration of Islam. Author: Reynold Alleyne Nicholson Language: English Keywords: Religion - Islam Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating...

SUN YAT SEN AND THE CHINESE REPUBLIC by PAUL LINEBARGER. FOREWORD: During the years 1901 to 1907, while the author was a circuit judge in the Philippines, he had in his service a very excellent...

Originally published in 1921, this interesting book contains pages from the note-book of a district commissioner in British Somaliland, offering a fascinating and unique insight into the area during...

Originally published in 1926, this book is a detailed look at art and practice of raising and cultivating Sweet Peas. The book contains an exhaustive examination of every aspect of Sweet pea cultur,...

This antiquarian volume contains a collection of some of Edgar Allen Poe's most famous tales, including "The Gold-Bug", "Ms. Found in a Bottle", "A Descent into the Maelstr?m", "The Fall of the House...

Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection of classic magazines we have compiled a series of informative publications on the subject of sport. The titles in this range include 'Correct...

In the year that the Colonel died he took little Rupert to see the swallows fly away. I can find no better beginning than that. When there devolved upon me as a labour of love the editing of Rupert...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in...