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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.

Chinese Jewelry - A Picture Book - The Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a catalogue of the pieces of Chinese Jewelry that are housed within the Metropolitan Museum of Art including images of the the Museum's star exhibit, which is the golden crown variously attributed to the T'ang (618-906) and Sung (960-1280) dynasties.

This classic book offers the reader a simple, beginner-friendly guide to knitting a variety of winter garments, including mittens, gloves, and socks. If Winter's on its way and you are looking for money-saving ideas or a personalised gift for a loved one, then this book is for you. Written in simple, plain language and coupled with helpful illustrations, these step-by-step instructions will allow any reader to produce lovely, warm, custom Winter wear in no time at all-with no previous experience required. Not to be missed by knitting enthusiasts new and old. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on knitting.

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 vintage book is a detailed guide to growing apples, specially designed for the novice Written in simple, plain language and full of useful illustrations and invaluable tips, this guide constitutes a must-read for prospective growers. Contents include: "Stocks", "Types of Trees to Plant", "Soil and Planting", "Feeding of Apples", "General Hints on the Pruning of Fruit Trees", "Pruning of Newly Planted Apples", "Pruning of Established Apples", "Pruning of Cordons and Espaliers", "Pruning of Tip Bearing Varieties", "Thinning of Apples", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit and vegetables.

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.

This early work on reading tea leaves is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains information on the interpretation of symbols and their future predictions. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in reading tea leaves. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book contains many articles and stories on beagles and hunting. A fantastic book for the beagle-lover or anyone interested in hunting dogs and country sports. Contains articles titled: Charlie Gets Converted, Sangamon, Black Hawk, 172 at Bay State, Texas Trial, West Penn Winner Stake, Field Trial Facts, Sportsmen's Speciality and many others.

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 utility to the novice bird keeper. The chapters of this book include: "Aviculture", "History", "A Perfect Companion", "Varieties of Parakeets", "Popularity Spreads Around the World", "Description", "How to Determine Sex", "Training", "Care and Feeding", "Ailments and How to Treat Them", "Household Safety Hints", Breeding", etcetera. This book is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on aviculture.

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 must-read for those with an interest in David Livingstone, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of antiquarian literature. Livingstone (1813 - 1873), was a Scottish Congregationalist pioneer medical missionary with the London Missionary Society, as well as a famed explorer. Perhaps one of the most popular national heroes of the late-nineteenth century in Victorian Britain, Livingstone had a mythic status, which operated on a number of interconnected levels: Protestant missionary martyr, working-class "rags to riches" inspirational story, scientific investigator and explorer, imperial reformer, anti-slavery crusader, and advocate of commercial empire. His fame as an explorer helped drive forward the obsession with discovering the sources of the River Nile that formed the culmination of the classic period of European geographical discovery and colonial penetration of the African continent. Many vintage texts such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition.

This vintage book contains a detailed and comprehensive guide to pork production, with information on slaughtering, curing, and canning. A highly accessible and profusely illustrated handbook, "Pork on the Farm" will be of considerable utility to both existing and prospective farmers, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Importance of Proper Methods", "Equipment", "Medium Weight Hogs most Desirable for Slaughter", "Care of the Hogs just before Slaughter", "Sticking", "Scalding", "Scraping", "Removal of Internal Organs", "Chilling the Carcass", "Care of the Internal Organs", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on farming.