Home Farm Books

Originally published in the 1920s. It is generally accepted that no legend, however incredible, exists or came into being without some reason or foundation. This fascinating book is a comprehensive...

Originally published in London 1901. The author was a distinguished naturalist of his time. This book is a record of some of his observations of British birds. Contents Include Watching Great...

Originally published in 1920 when collecting bird's egss was a legal and accepted pastime for young and old. The author was a true countryman and sporting gentleman with a great knowledge and much...

Originally published in London, 1926. Wildfowling is one of the manliest of all sports with the gun. Wildfowlers are the cream of all shooters because the bag means nothing, but the quality of the...

Originally published in 1904. A hitherto very rare little book. The illustrated contents include: Method in Training For the Pit - How to Build the Training Machine - The Spring Pole and its Use -...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to breeding a variety of farm animals, including horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and poultry. It focuses mainly on the breeding and breaking of...

An illustrated manual of advice for those entering the Tropics for the first time. Originally published 1931. Contents include: Climate and Environment - Keeping Cool - Diet - Water - Waste Disposal...

Originally published in 1927. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing...

Originally published in 1927. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing...

First published in 1915, this vintage book contains a timeless guide to gardening, with a special focus on growing plants from bulbs. From seasonal considerations and general planting rules to...

A fascinating biography of an English country gentleman and cricketer who becomes a devoted missionary. Contents Include Foreword by Alfred B. Buxton, Author's preface, A visit to a theatre and it's...

Originally published around 1900, this is an exhaustively detailed guide to cabinet making and woodwork for the amateur craftsmen. It contains hundreds of diagrams and illustrations and clear, simple...

Originally published in 1910, this handy little book provides you with a wide variety of recipes for outdoor cookery. Fully illustrated and with a wealth of information, advice and comments on...

Originally published in 1913, this is a wonderfully detailed guide for the making of all types of sweets, candies, toffees, fudges, chocolates and many more. Full of detailed, easy to follow recipes,...

"Ploughs Up-To-Date" is a vintage catalogue of ploughs made by the Hornsby company in the late nineteenth century. With a wealth of interesting historical information and wonderful illustrations and...

Originally published in London 1933, the author of this book had over forty years experience in breeding and showing pedigree cats. She offers sound advice on: housing, feeding, breeding, maternity,...

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...

Originally published in London, 1910. A collection of eleven important early Chinese Folk Lore Tales. The book is rich in the myth and legend of early China. Contents Include The Widow Ho, Kwang-Jui...

This vintage book contains a collection of classic articles on selecting a goat for the farm, with information on breeds, characteristics, signs of health, and many other related aspects. With a...

Civilian into Soldier - A Novel Of The Great War. By John A. Lee. Originally published in 1937. A fictionalised but autobiographical account of a New Zealand man's fighting role in the fighting of...

This book contains a collection of articles, leaflets, and essays on the topic of bee-keeping. Covering a broad range of subjects, the pieces offer a wealth of tips and instructions that will be of...

Common-Sense and The Child: A Plea For Freedom By Ethel Mannin. Originally published in 1932. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely...

Frederic Theodore Bioletti (1865 - 1939) was an English-born American vintner. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley from 1889 to 1900, where he worked with prominent soil scientist...

Originally published in 1938. This early works is a comprehensive and illustrated look at the subject of Cock-Fighting. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and...

Originally published in 1938. This early works is a comprehensive and illustrated look at the subject of Cock-Fighting. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and...

Originally published in 1900. A study of this most English of games. With contributions by other well known authors. Contents Include How To Prepare A Wicket and How to Look After A Ground by T.A...

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...

This 1926 gardening handbook focuses on the growing of three types of flower: Begonias, Gladioli, and Dahlias. Dahlias and Gladioli are popular summer and autumn flowering plants, whereas the Begonia...

This early works is a fascinating guide with much of the information still useful and practical today. Contents Include; I. The ancient art of needlework, II. The origin of implements and materials,...

This book contains a classic guide to dairy farming by J. Prince-Sheldon. Dairy farming is a type of agriculture used for the long-term production of milk, which is processed (at a dairy) for the...