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Originally published in 1904. This well illustrated book deals in great detail with every aspect of breeding, showing and managing all varieties of dog breeds. Contents include: The Natural Diet -...

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 delightful work is a compelling read and thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any asiaphile. Five magical stories of the Far East are brought together in this collection and...

This delightful work is a compelling read and thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any asiaphile. Five magical stories of the Far East are brought together in this collection and...

Almost since the inception of jiu-jitsu, probably twenty-five centuries ago, the Japanese began to get inklings of the possibilities of that wonderful science of vitality which has since become known...

This early work is a fascinating read for any needlework enthusiast or historian. Simple instructions and designs for making many kinds of lace including needle point, pillow lace, netting, knotting...

This early work is a fascinating read for any needlework enthusiast or historian. Simple instructions and designs for making many kinds of lace including needle point, pillow lace, netting, knotting...

Originally published in 1895. Introduction: For four hundred years the fashion for Ex libris has waxed and waned. The eighteenth century witnessed, perhaps, its most glorious phase. Although at...

Originally published in 1895. Introduction: For four hundred years the fashion for Ex libris has waxed and waned. The eighteenth century witnessed, perhaps, its most glorious phase. Although at...

This early works is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce...

This early works is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce...

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 1893 this is a comprehesive and informative look at the subject of Leadwork. Extensively illustrated throughout this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history...

This early work was written for the beginning leather craftsman. Intended as a course of study in leatherwork for elementary and secondary school pupils in the art and industrial art fields, it is...

This early work was written for the beginning leather craftsman. Intended as a course of study in leatherwork for elementary and secondary school pupils in the art and industrial art fields, it is...

This early manual is a fascinating read for any craft enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Intended as an easy reference in...

This early manual is a fascinating read for any craft enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Intended as an easy reference in...

This fascinating book is the second part of a series of books which provides a detailed and easy to follow guide to collecting and preserving a wide range of animals. This part concentrates on birds,...

This early instruction manual is a fascinating read for any dance enthusiast or historian alike. Concise, easy-to-follow instructions are accompanied by photographs and diagrams providing a complete...

This early instruction manual is a fascinating read for any dance enthusiast or historian alike. Concise, easy-to-follow instructions are accompanied by photographs and diagrams providing a complete...

"Letters from England" is a masterpiece of observation written by the famous Czech writer, Karel Capek. These humorous and insightful letters and drawings were designed to describe Europe's oldest...

This antiquarian volume contains Karel Čapek'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...

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,...

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,...

First published in 1919, this book contains a detailed biography of Vincent de Paul. Vincent de Paul (1581 - 1660) was a French Roman Catholic priest famous for dedicating his life to helping the...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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 book contains the "Little Wizard Stories of Oz", a collection of six short stories designed for young children by the writer of the Oz books, L. Frank Baum. These six short tales were originally...