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This book is a classic article on packing fruits, with directions for using packages, crates, and barrels. With simple instructions and a wealth of useful tips, this timeless guide will be of utility to those occupied in the production of fruit, and would make for a useful addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "What is First-Class Fruit", "How to Pack", Kind of Fruit Wanted", "Packages", "Packing", etc. Many vintage ...

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This early work by Mary Elizabeth Braddon was originally published in 1916 and we are now republishing it with a brand new biography of the author. 'Mary' is one of Braddon's novels in the sensation literature genre. Mary Elizabeth Braddon was born in Soho, London, England in 1835. She was educated privately in England and France, and at the age of just nineteen was offered a commission by a local printer to produce a serial novel "combining t...

This early work by Mary Elizabeth Braddon was originally published in 1907 and we are now republishing it with a brand new biography of the author. 'Dead Love Has Chains' is one of Braddon's novels in the sensation literature genre. Mary Elizabeth Braddon was born in Soho, London, England in 1835. She was educated privately in England and France, and at the age of just nineteen was offered a commission by a local printer to produce a serial no...

This is the story of Gray Dawn, a collie who lived at Terhune's Sunnybank kennels and who likes to do things his own way. Initially believing Gray Dawn to be a hopeless case, the Master plans to sell the dog to another breeder despite his wife's protestations. But, after enacting a deed of great courage, Gray Dawn is spared at the last moment and wins the affection and respect of his master. A wonderfully heart-warming tale, this book will not...

This early work by Lafcadio Hearn was originally published in 1920. It studies literature and its virtues by breaking down examples of the highest forms of the art.

This vintage book offers the reader a comprehensive guide to growing hay and pasture crops in arid areas, exploring in detail the various problems and how they can be overcome. It will be of especial utility to those working on dry land farms, but also includes much that will interest the general farmer. Contents include: "Farming", "Growing Hay And Pasture Crops", "In Dry Areas", "Growing Brome Grass", "Growing Hay From Grains", "Growing Hay ...

This is a practical instruction book in the art of decorating woodwork, with information on veneering, marquetry, and inlay. A profusely illustrated and highly accessible handbook, "Veneering, Marquetry and Inlay" is ideal for novices with an interest in decorative woodwork, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Introduction, Preparation of Work, Tools", "Cutting, Laying, Jointing", "C...

This early work by Franz Boas was originally published in 1907 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Anthropology' is a lecture given at Columbia University during his time there as a professor. Franz Boas was born on July 9th 1958, in Minden, Westphalia. Even though Boas had a passion the natural sciences, he enrolled at the University at Kiel as an undergraduate in Physics. Boas completed his degree with 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 quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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 quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This volume contains a concise guide to tying various types of trout fly. This volume attempts to outline a standard method of dressing the ordinary type of dry and wet fly. Once learned, the principles can easily be adapted to tying other types of flies, using a variety of different materials. Complete with simple, step-by-step instructions and a plethora of useful illustrations, this volume will be of considerable utility to the trout fisher...

This book is a classic article on packing fruits, with directions for using packages, crates, and barrels. With simple instructions and a wealth of useful tips, this timeless guide will be of utility to those occupied in the production of fruit, and would make for a useful addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "What is First-Class Fruit", "How to Pack", Kind of Fruit Wanted", "Packages", "Packing", etc. Many vintage ...

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 quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of rabbit farming, covering such topics as pelt dressing, killing, marketing and many other aspects related to rabbit farming for profit. This easy-to-digest guide is full of simple instructions and helpful tips, making it ideal for beginners and those looking to get into the practice. Contents include: "Cuniculture (Rabbit Farming)", "Killing For Pelt", "How To Dispose Of Pelt...

Acting - The First Six Lessons" is a collection of essays by Richard Boleslavsky. Written in the form of a series of dialogues, these lessons aim to inform and instruct the budding actor on some of the basic principles of acting and learning to act. A novel approach to teaching acting techniques, this volume is highly recommended for novices and young actors or actresses looking to hone their abilities. Richard Boleslavsky (1889 - 1937) was a ...

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Carpentry for Boys' is a wonderful guide to woodworking for young boys, including detailed chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing, and architecture. Written in simple language and complete with over 250 original illustrations, this text was designed with the beginner in mind and constitutes a great starting-point for those with little or no previous experience in carpentry. The chapters of this book include: 'Tools and Their Uses', 'H...

This text contains a concise and detailed guide to the art of French polishing. Complete with helpful diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions, this guide is perfect for those with little or no experience in French polishing and makes for a great addition to collections of DIY literature. The sections of this book include: 'Shellac', 'What French Polishing Is', 'The Polishing Workshop', 'The Polishing Rubber', 'Preparing Surfaces', 'Preparing ...

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 quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.