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Written in French and English, Edward Heaton's catalogue provides a brief history of modern watchmaking and introduces the Swiss watches created by Mido. This vintage short from 1939 covers watch...

A wonderful little collection of short stories told in the form of fictional letters by famous English author Jane Austen. Although written when she was just 14 years old for the enjoyment of family...

Margaret Oliphant's novel 'A Country Gentleman and his Family' was originally published in 1894. When Mr. Warrender dies his widow looks forward to a fresh start. This story follows the three...

First published in 1908, "A Cyclopaedic Dictionary of Music" is a comprehensive reference book of musical terms and subjects. It cover everything from the pronunciation of Latin terms to techniques,...

First published in 1897, "A Dictionary of Slang, Jargon and Cant" includes definitions for a wide range of contemporary slang-English words, as well as those relating to American, Anglo-Indian slang,...

A Fight with a Cannon is a short story by Victor Hugo narrating an effort to deal with a wayward cannon destroying a French warship. Entertaining and intelligent, it is highly recommended for fans of...

Full of illustrations, this is a wonderful walk through the history of the printed screen. Including an essay on the history of furniture.Author: AnonPublisher: White PressPublication Date: Jul 10,...

Spruce up your garden by following these simple designs for summerhouses, tents, baskets and much more. Including illustrations and an introductory essay on woodworking.Author: AnonPublisher: White...

Rescue a tatty chair or varnish a dull cupboard with this helpful guide for the amateur carpenter. Full of helpful illustrations and an introductory essay on restoring furniture.Author:...

Margaret Oliphant's novel 'A House in Bloomsbury' was originally published in 1894. Margaret Oliphant was a Scottish novelist and historical writer, who usually wrote as Mrs. Oliphant. During her...

Bookbinding refers to the process of physically assembling a book using ordered paper sheets which are folded together into sections or left as a stack of individual sheets. This is then bound...

This vintage book contains a fascinating account of the history of the Royal Sussex Regiment from 1701to 1926, with a detailed description of the role that they played in the First World War. This...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1904 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'A Summary of the Proofs that Vaccination Does Not...

This is a classic textbook on the subject of plant biology, first published in 1920. It offers the reader an elementary course on the scientific method while exploring the relationship between plant...

Contained within this volume is a detailed treatise on fresco painting, compiled from lectures given at the Society of British Artists between 1838 and 1840. Fresco refers to a technique of painting...

First published in 1883, Joseph John Thomson's fascinating treatise explores the subject of 'vortex rings'. A vortex ring, also known as 'a toroidal vortex', is a torus-shaped vortex existing within...

A Widow's Tale and Other Stories was originally published in 1898. It contains an introductory biography by J. M. Barrie. Stories include: A Widow's Tale, Queen Eleanor and Fair Rosamond,...

This vintage book contains a detailed biographical account of the life and work of Robert Simson, M.D. By Rev. William Trail, first published in 1812 Contents include: "General Account of Dr...

"Alaska, the Great Country" is a 1908 novel by E. Higginson. Ella Rhoads Higginson (1862 - 1940) was an prominent American author famous for her award-winning poetry, fiction, and essays set in the...

"Alaska, the Great Country" is a 1908 novel by E. Higginson. Ella Rhoads Higginson (1862 - 1940) was an prominent American author famous for her award-winning poetry, fiction, and essays set in the...

First published in 1908, this volume looks at American peals and the pearl market at the beginning of the twentieth century. Pearls are glistening, solid objects created within the tissue of a living...

First published in 1877, this is volume II of "The Polynesian Race", a fascinating treatise by Abraham Fornander on the subject of the origins of the Polynesian people. By comparing the Polynesian...

First published in 1877, this is volume II of "The Polynesian Race", a fascinating treatise by Abraham Fornander on the subject of the origins of the Polynesian people. By comparing the Polynesian...

"An Essay on Philosophical Method" is a 1933 treatise looking at the idea philosophy with reference to its definition, relevance, history, relationship with religion, and more. Robin George...

A detailed guide to turning in the home workshop. Including chapters on the tools and techniques needed for perfect results. Including an introductory essay on woodworking.Author: AnonPublisher:...

"An Old Gate of England" looks at Rye, Romney Marsh, and the surrounding areas in East Sussex, England. Almost entirely surrounded by the sea, these areas were once bustling sea ports and important...

First published in 1928, this volume contains a classic guide to drawing a variety of common animals, including sheep, cows, horses, and more. It offers the reader a detailed, step-by-step guide to...

First published in 1918, "Sign Talk" is a detailed guide to the sign language employed by various tribes of Native Americans for communication, written and illustrated with over 700 drawings by...

This early work by William Lyon Phelps was originally published in 1932 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Appreciation' is an essay about the how to appreciate...

First published in 1912, this volume contains a detailed account of the history of architectural drawing and draughtsmen in Europe. It aims to trace its development in the past and review the work of...