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This work combines three topics being 'Ancient and Modern Symbol Worship', 'Phallic Objects and Remains', and 'Tree Worship'. A comprehensive guide and account of Phallic Tree Worship with illustrative legends, superstitions, usages etc exhibiting its origin and development amongst the Eastern and Western nations...

This antiquarian volume contains a short account of some of the curiosities of the mechanical details of watches, with supplementary information on their history, development, popularity, and much more besides. Written in clear, concise language and full of interesting facts and information about the...

Rural sports are full of odd customs and etiquette and hunting is no exception. This helpful guide will let you navigate the minefield of dress and riding technique including a small guide to the language of the hunt.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1447421078ISBN-13: 9781447421078Publisher: Rowlands PressLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Author: AnonISBN-10: 0862325757ISBN-13: 9780862325756Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/1987Pages: 1Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.12lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.89d

"Deanes' Manual of the History and Science of Fire-Arms" is a comprehensive guide to projectile weapons, with historical details, information on construction techniques, chapters on explosive firearms, explanations of scientific principles, and much more. This fascinating and detailed handbook will appeal to those with...

Originally published in 1915, this work gives a first hand account of what life was like for a front line nurse during the First World War. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old...

Author: AnonISBN-10: 1847341837ISBN-13: 9781847341839Publisher: Naval & Military PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/20/2006Pages: 108Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.38d

Author: AnonISBN-10: 1843423596ISBN-13: 9781843423591Publisher: Naval & Military PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/13/2002Pages: 104Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.25d

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.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1443789445ISBN-13: 9781443789448Publisher: Pratt PressLanguage:...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to using lathe chucks and improved lathes for turning and finishing all manner of watch components ranging from pivots to staffs and beyond. With simple instructions and detailed illustrations, this volume will be of considerable utility to...

This book is part of a series on historical female figures. It features Dolly Madison, wife of James Madison, and First Lady of the United States between 1809 and 1817. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before,...

This vintage book contains a fascinating a historical article on the life and expeditions of the famous explorer of Africa - David Livingstone. With a wealth of fascinating biographical information and accurate accounts of some of his most memorable excursions, this volume constitutes a...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1446536084ISBN-13: 9781446536087Publisher: Lancour PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2011Pages: 116Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.28d

E Company were a support company of 198 officers and men, delivering heavy weapon support to F, G and H Companies. E Company was divided in five platoons, of which three were Anti-Tank platoons (equipped with 6-pounder A/Tk. guns) and two were MMG platoons...

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.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1446035514ISBN-13: 9781446035511Publisher: Hall PressLanguage:...

This book constitutes an enlarged version of the earlier work "Easy Guide to Mesmerism and Hypnotism", including information on the secrets of mesmerism, clairvoyance, hypnotism, willforce and mindreading. 'Mesmerism' is another word for 'Animal Magnetism', coined by British magnetizers in an attempt to distance...

This unusual book, containing an impressive variety of magic tricks, is sure to delight young and old alike. Its 52 pages contain a wealth of anecdote on a variety of tricks and stunts that are guaranteed to liven up your dinner party. Thoroughly recommended...

Learn to design and create your own moulds in your home workshop, a perfect guide for the amateur carpenter. Full of helpful illustrations and including an introductory essay on decorative woodwork.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1473319633ISBN-13: 9781473319639Publisher: White PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/10/2014Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w...

A book containing some delicious yet easy meals to prepare using Campbells soup's. With many creative ideas, including 'Stuffed Green Peppers', a 'Spanish Omelet' and a 'Beef and Macaroni Casserole', this book makes a wonderful addition to anyone's recipe collection.Author: AnonISBN-10: 144651935XISBN-13: 9781446519356Publisher: Bartlet...

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.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1443789895ISBN-13: 9781443789899Publisher: Spencer PressLanguage:...

The legend of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar also known as El Cid is a huge part of the Spanish psyche and the epic tale of his victories against the moors is the subject of the oldest extant Spanish epic poem. Many of the earliest...

This entertaining book is a complete guide to card tricks that will delight the amateur and professional magician alike. A comprehensive collection of tricks, ranging from the simplest to the more complicated, which are extensively illustrated with explanatory diagrams and drawings. This book contains...

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.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1446018954ISBN-13: 9781446018958Publisher: Holyoake PressLanguage:...

This vintage book contains a catalogue of examples of Elizabethan embroidery located at the Victoria and Albert museum, London. With authentic photographs and information on origin, date, size, and materials, this volume constitutes a useful resource for those with an interest in historical stitchcraft,...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1446525821ISBN-13: 9781446525821Publisher: Husain PressLanguage:...

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.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1444618261ISBN-13: 9781444618266Publisher: Dickens PressLanguage:...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to the examples of English wrought-iron work contemporarily held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. For each piece treated it provides a photograph coupled with notable information, including a short description, date, measurements, etc. "English Wrought-Iron...

This vintage book contains a complete manual on the keeping of parakeets, with information on health, care, and training, talking, and breeding. Written in simple, plain language and full of useful hints and clear instruction, this is a volume that would be of considerable...

This volume constitutes an exhibition of artistic poster designs submitted as part of a competition ran by Columbia Bicycles in the early twentieth century. It presents an outline of the competition, a list of winners and competitors, comments from contemporary newspapers, and full-page images...

This document, issued by the General Staff (Intelligence) at GHQ BEF on 30 September 1916, is the translation of a German document captured at the end of August 1916. Its object was to review the lessons to be learned from the fighting and also...

This book is a rarity: a detailed battalion log of a Regular Army unit in the Boer War. The 2nd West Yorkshire Regiment - the Prince of Wales' Own - was in South Africa throughout most of the war - from October 1899 to...

Written so shortly after the cessation of hostilities, this account has an immediacy that modern histories lack. F Company, along with G and H Companies, were mobile infantry companies (or 'motor companies') with a strength of 175 officers and men each. Each company consisted...

This volume contains a collection of articles on honey, with information on its nutritional value, different ways it can be enjoyed, how it is produced, and much more besides. Written in clear, concise language and containing a wealth of useful information, this text will...

This vintage book contains some concise but useful facts about leather, boots, and shoes. Although old, much of the information contained within this volume is timeless and will be of considerable utility to modern readers. From the manufacturing of leather to things to consider...

Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations is stunning work, produced in the midst of the First World War, by a true genius of illustration. It was originally published in 1916, and contains a collection of folk and fairy tales from Belgium, France, England, Japan,...

Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations is stunning work, produced in the midst of the First World War, by a true genius of illustration. It was originally published in 1916, and contains a collection of folk and fairy tales from Belgium, France, England, Japan,...

The detailed contents deal with every aspect of early homeopathic medicine in the home. Originally published 1882. Many of the earliest medicine books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of...

"Fancy Aprons and Sunbonnets" is a classic guide to making a variety of traditional women's aprons, with chapters on hat making. Written at a time when women would commonly wear aprons for housework and cooking, this volume will appeal to those with an interest...

This wonderful text contains a number of guides on a variety of activities from woodwork to painting, originally designed as a manual for teaching young boys various disciplines which the author believed they should be familiar with. Much of the information contained herein is...

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.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1446086887ISBN-13: 9781446086889Publisher: Appleby PressLanguage:...

Presented as a series of questions and answers, "Farriery" provides solutions to a variety of common queries concerning the anatomy of the foot and leg, as well as shoemaking in general. Although old, the information contained within this volume is timeless and will be...

This vintage book contains a collection of classic Irish folk songs. Presented clearly and in simple language, these songs are perfect for introducing children to Irish folk songs and would be ideal for use in schools. Contents include: "Snowy Breasted Pearl", "Banks of the...

Fencing, now a modern sport increasingly practised throughout the world, is an art of the greatest antiquity with centuries of tradition behind it. Swordsmanship has been studied from the dawn of history but so long as man continued to go to war encased in...

This antiquarian volume contains a detailed guide to the designing and construction of fences to be used on a farm. Including simple instructions, detailed diagrams, information on tools and equipment, and everything else fundamental to the construction of fences, this text will prove invaluable...

In 1908 the reorganisation of the German army was building much of the military's heavy armament in preparation for modern warfare; specifically, the introduction of the machine gun and modern heavy artillery was underway, and the doctrine in these regulations is an important part...

A classic reprint of the vintage catalogue for J & J Slater Bootmakers of New York City. This new modern edition of the pamphlet is complete with reproductions of the original plates and provides a fascinating snapshot of shoemaking in New York in 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 these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1446519872ISBN-13: 9781446519875Publisher: Loney PressLanguage:...

This exhaustive collection of card tricks for novices is the perfect introduction to magic for the uninitiated. A glossary of conjuring terms and some contributions by well known magicians and members of the magic circle, including Col Ling Soo and Douglass Craggs, accompany a...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to farming fish, with information on starting out, creating ponds and lakes, nutrition, spawning, hatching, and many other related aspects. With simple instructions and helpful illustrations, "Fish Farming; For Pleasure And Profit" will be of utility to...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to fish farming, with information on starting out, creating ponds and lakes, nutrition, spawning, hatching, and many other related aspects. With simple instructions and helpful illustrations, "Fish Farming; For Pleasure And Profit" will be of utility to...