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A Visit to Wazan, the Sacred City of Morocco Originally published in 1880, this book offers a fascinating insight into a Morocco that, at that time, was untouched by western influence. Contetns...

This early work of poetry, by Aleister Crowley, was originally published in 1898. Born in Royal Leamington Spa, England in 1875, Crowley was raised by Christian fundamentalist parents. He attended...

This early work by Sheridan Le Fanu was originally published in 1851. Born in Dublin in 1814, he came from a literary family of Huguenot origins; both his grandmother Alicia Sheridan Le Fanu and his...

This early work by Sheridan Le Fanu was originally published in 1862. Born in Dublin in 1814, he came from a literary family of Huguenot origins; both his grandmother Alicia Sheridan Le Fanu and his...

"Animism, the Seed of Religion" is a 1905 treatise on the subject of animism by English writer Edward Clodd. Animism is the religious belief that creatures, objects, and even places have an innate...

This fascinating early works is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all historians. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now...

This fascinating early works is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all historians. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now...

This volume deals with the production of asparagus, offering the reader historical details before exploring every aspect from planting to cropping and beyond. Comprehensive and profusely-illustrated,...

Originally published in 1901, this book contains a guide to the planting, cultivation, harvesting, marketing, and preserving of asparagus, with notes on its history and botany. Contents: Historical...

Originally published in 1901, this book contains a guide to the planting, cultivation, harvesting, marketing, and preserving of asparagus, with notes on its history and botany. Contents: Historical...

This antiquarian volume contains a guide to billiards written by the premiere twentieth-century authority on the subject; Riso Levi. This accessible book contains a wealth of information that would...

This early work by Sheridan Le Fanu was originally published in 1850. Born in Dublin in 1814, he came from a literary family of Huguenot origins; both his grandmother Alicia Sheridan Le Fanu and his...

This book contains Edgar Allen Poe's 1832 comedic short story, "Bon-Bon ". Pierre Bon-Bon is a proud philosopher who considers himself one of the greatest thinkers to have ever lived. However, his...

This book was originally published in 1905. It will appeal to the collector and lover of books and those with an interest in the history of the craft. Many of the earliest books, particularly those...

This book was originally published in 1905. It will appeal to the collector and lover of books and those with an interest in the history of the craft. Many of the earliest books, particularly those...

The Book of Jasher (Also known as the "Dibre ha-Yamim be-'Aruk" and "Toledot Adam") is a Hebrew midrash named after the Book of Jasher mentioned in the Bible. It provides a history beginning with the...

Originally published in 1914 this early work on Bookbinding for Beginners is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. This is a concise and detailed read for any Bookbinding enthusiast,...

Originally published in 1916. Author: Ananda Coomaraswamy D.Sc. Language: English Keywords: Religion Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now...

Originally published in 1920, this rare early work on ancient beliefs is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. Obscure Books Press have now republished it, using the original text and...

Originally published in 1920, this rare early work on ancient beliefs is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. Obscure Books Press have now republished it, using the original text and...

Originally published in 1759, this early work by French philosopher Voltaire is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It is a satirical novella about a young man losing his optimism...

Originally published in 1759, this early work by French philosopher Voltaire is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It is a satirical novella about a young man losing his optimism...

Originally published in 1914. Author: R.B. Whitehead Language: English Keywords: Fine Arts Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce...

This is a comprehensive volume containing a catalogue of the coins of the Mughal Emperors, or as they styled themselves on their coins Badshahs, of India from the time of Babar (A.H. 932 - A.D. 1526)...

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

This early work is a fascinating read and is hard to find in its original edition. A series of lessons to be studied and applied as one studies and applies mathematical rules. Contents Include:...

This early work is a fascinating read and is hard to find in its original edition. A series of lessons to be studied and applied as one studies and applies mathematical rules. Contents Include:...

Originally published in 1908. Author: Lord John De Joinville Language: English Keywords: History / Crusades Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now...

Originally published in 1908. Author: Lord John De Joinville Language: English Keywords: History / Crusades Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now...

This handy book contains a wealth of information on the subject of collecting cigarette cards, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with a passion for the hobby...