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"Jerry Junior" is a 1907 novel by American writer Jean Webster's. Her third novel, it follows a wealthy upper-class American called Jerry who sets about to woo an attractive American woman whilst waiting for his sister to arrive in an Italian village. Set in the 1900s, this romantic comedy will appeal to those with an interest in romantic fiction and Italy at the turn of the twentieth century. "Jean Webster" is the pseudonym of Alice Jane Chandler Webster (1876 - 1916), an American writer who authored many well-known books including "Daddy-Long-Legs" and "Dear Enemy". Her most famous works are often characterised by powerful, likeable young female main characters who experience a maturation and intellectual coming-of-age morally and socially. Including witty humour, snappy dialogue, and social commentary, her works are still read and enjoyed by readers today the world over. 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 biography of the author.

First published in 1910, "Ships, Sea Songs and Shanties" is a vintage collection of traditional sailing songs, collected and published in this volume by W. B. Whall. Originally appearing in the "Nautical Magazine and Yachting Monthly", the songs come complete with lyrics and sheet music, as well as pictures of various celebrated sailing ships of the time. William Boultbee Whall (1847-1917) was a Master mariner famous for writing this book. He became a member of the Merchant Navy when he was 14 and became acquainted with the songs during his 11 years aboard ships of the East India Companies. In addition to this volume, Whall also wrote a number of books related to practical seamanship and navigation. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with specially-commissioned new introduction on folk music.

First published in 1921, "The Shanty Book" is a vintage collection of traditional sailor songs-or, shanties-compiled into this volume by Richard Runciman Terry. Each song comes complete with the original lyrics and clear sheet music, and are perfect for those with an interest in learning or performing traditional sailor songs. Contents include: "Windlass &Capstan Shanties", "Halliard Shanties", "Fore-sheet of Sweating-up Shanties", "Billy Boy", "Blow, My Bully Boys", "Blow the Man Down", "Boney was a Warrior", "Bound for the Rio Grande", "Cheer'ly, Men", "Clear the Track, Let the Bullgine Run", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with specially-commissioned new introduction on folk music.

"A Handbook of Weather Folk-Lore" is a vintage collection of proverbs and sayings related to the weather and the seasons. It includes sayings in various languages including English, French, Spanish, and German. Contents include: "Proverbs Relating to the Year", "Leap Year", "Seasons", "January", "February", "March", "Lent, Easter, Whitesuntide, etc.", "April", "May", "June", "July", "August", "September", "October", "November", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with specially-commissioned new introduction on folklore.

Morris dance is a type of English folk dance traditionally accompanied by music. It is based on the rhythmical stepping of dancers who usually wear bell pads on their shin, and often hold sticks, swords, and handkerchiefs. This book contains part I of "The Esperance Morris Book", a vintage manual of Morris dances, folk-songs and singing games. It includes detailed descriptions of and simple explanations, making it ideal for those wishing to learn the dances and related activities. Contents include: "Set to Music", "The Dances", "The Morris Step", "Description of the Dances", "The Folk Songs", "Costumes", "Entertainments", "Music", "Morris Dance", "Morris On", "Shepherd's Hay", "Rigs o' Marlow", "Country Gardens", "The Maid o' the Mill" etc. This 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 the original text and artwork.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide on growing a variety of squashes. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, "Squashes - How to Grow Them " is highly recommended for gardens new and old with an interest in kitchen gardening, and will be of particular utility to those new to gardening. Contents include: "Selecting the Soil", "The Manure", "How Much Manure", "Preparing And Applying The Manure", "Preparing The Hills", "Planting The Seed", "Hill Culture and Level Culture", "Squashes with Other Crops", "Setting of the Fruit", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with specially-commissioned new introduction on growing vegetables at home.

"Cabbages and Cauliflowers" is a vintage guide to planting and growing cabbages and other vegetables by James J. H. Gregory. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this volume includes simple instructions for growing cabbages, cauliflowers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and kale intended for the beginner or home gardener. Contents include: "Object of this Treatise", "The Origin of the Cabbage", "What a Cabbage Is", "Selecting the Soil", "Preparing the Soil", "The Manure", "How to Apply the Manure", "Making the Hills and Planting the Seed", "The Green Worm", etc. 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 specially-commissioned new introduction on growing vegetables at home.

This volume contains a comprehensive guide to the propagation and pruning of various trees, plants and shrubs. Written by an expert, it includes simple explanations and step-by-step instructions that will appeal to gardeners and others with a practical interest in the subject. Contents include: "Plant Physiology", "Propagation", "Pruning", "Transplanting", "Manuring", "Fruit Trees", "Hardy Deciduous Trees", "Hardy and Half-hardy Deciduous Trees", "Hardy Evergreen Shrubs", "Hardy Evergreen Foliage and Flowering Trees and Shrubs", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.

Sir Edward Kelley or Kelly, also commonly known as Edward Talbot (1555 - 1597/8) was an English Renaissance medium and occultist most famous for his work with John Dee in his magical investigations. Kelley famously claimed to know the secret of turning metal into gold, as well as possessing the Philosopher's Stone itself. This volume contains two essays by Kelly and Arthur Edward Waite on the subject of alchemy, and in particular its ultimate goal: obtaining the philosopher's stone. Contents include: "Biographical Preface", "The Stone of the Philosophers", "Certain Fragments selected from the Letters of Edward Kelly", "The Humid Way, or a Discourse upon the Vegetable Menstrum of Saturn", "The Theatre of Terrestrial Astronomy", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

This vintage book contains a fascinating exploration of the tradition of freemasonry, looking particularly at the relationship between the craft and the upper echelons of the order's grades. Arthur Edward Waite (1857 - 1942), more commonly referred to as A. E. Waite, was an American-born British mystic and poet. He wrote profusely on the subject of the occult and esoteric matters, and is famous for being the co-creator of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. His work arguably constitutes the first attempt to systematically studying the history of western occultism, which he viewed more of a spiritual tradition than proto-science or pseudo-religion, as was the more common conception. Contents include: "The Root-Matter of the Alleged Hermetic Connection", "The School of Alchemy: In Excursus", "Masonic Systems of Alchemical Degrees and, Firstly, the Hermetic Rite of Abbé Pernety", "Masonic Systems of Alchemical Degrees and, Secondly, The Hermetic Rite of Baron Tschoudy", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

"The Turba Philosophorum", also known as "Assembly of the Philosophers", is one of the oldest European alchemical texts, translated from the original Arabic around c. 900 A.D. First published in 1896, this volume contains an English translation of the ancient text by A. E. Waite. Arthur Edward Waite (1857 - 1942), more commonly referred to as A. E. Waite, was an American-born British mystic and poet. He wrote profusely on the subject of the occult and esoteric matters, and is famous for being the co-creator of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. His work arguably constitutes the first attempt to systematically studying the history of western occultism, which he viewed more of a spiritual tradition than proto-science or pseudo-religion, as was the more common conception. Other works by this author include: "The Alchemical Writings of Edward Kelly" (1893), "Turba Philsophorum" (1894), and "Devil-Worship in France" (1896). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

First published in 1915, "The Way of Divine Union" is a fascinating book on the subject of mysticism by A. E. Waite. Arthur Edward Waite (1857 - 1942), more commonly referred to as A. E. Waite, was an American-born British mystic and poet. He wrote profusely on the subject of the occult and esoteric matters, and is famous for being the co-creator of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. His work arguably constitutes the first attempt to systematically studying the history of western occultism, which he viewed more of a spiritual tradition than proto-science or pseudo-religion, as was the more common conception. Contents include: "Characteristics of the Present Age in Respect of the Church and the World", "In Respect of Relations between God, Man, and the Universe", "The True Life of These Subjects", "Experience of the Mystical Life", "Immediate Answers Which It Offers", etc. Other works by this author include: "The Alchemical Writings of Edward Kelly" (1893), "Turba Philsophorum" (1894), and "Devil-Worship in France" (1896). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

"The Mysteries Of Magic" is a 1927 work by A. E. Waite that explores the life and work of Éliphas Lévi Zahed (1810 - 1875), a French occult author and ceremonial magician. Arthur Edward Waite (1857 - 1942), more commonly referred to as A. E. Waite, was an American-born British mystic and poet. He wrote profusely on the subject of the occult and esoteric matters, and is famous for being the co-creator of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. His work arguably constitutes the first attempt to systematically studying the history of western occultism, which he viewed more of a spiritual tradition than proto-science or pseudo-religion, as was the more common conception. Contents include: "Life of Alphonse Louis Constant", "Notes on the Mysteries of Magic as expounded in the Occult Philosophy of Eliphas Levi", "Threshold of Magical Science", "Doctrines of Occult Force", "Written Tradition of Magic", "Doctrine of Spiritual Essences, or Kabbalistic Pneumatics", "Ceremonial Magic", "Science of the Prophets", etc. Other works by this author include: "The Alchemical Writings of Edward Kelly" (1893), "Turba Philsophorum" (1894), and "Devil-Worship in France" (1896). 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 biography of the author.

"Azoth - Or The Star in the East" is a 1893 work by A. E. Waite. Arthur Edward Waite (1857 - 1942), more commonly referred to as A. E. Waite, was an American-born British mystic and poet. He wrote profusely on the subject of the occult and esoteric matters, and is famous for being the co-creator of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. His work arguably constitutes the first attempt to systematically studying the history of western occultism, which he viewed more of a spiritual tradition than proto-science or pseudo-religion, as was the more common conception. Contents include: "The Agnostic Standpoint as the Threshold of Mysticism", "Intellectual Difficulties of a Certain Class of Thinkers". "Connection between Religion and Morality", "Certain Consolation to be Derived from the Mysteries of Life", "Philosophical Basis of this Statement", "Appeal of Material Philosophy", "Ultimately Worthless Nature of this Life Except as a Preparation for the Higher Life", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Phrenology is a pseudoscience involving measuring bumps on the skull in order to predict mental faculties and personality traits. First published in 1899, this volume contains a collection of vintage essays and articles related to phrenology written by various authors and practitioners of the time. Contents include: "What Phrenology Is, by G. E. O'Dell", "The Phrenological Faculties: Their Use and Abuse, by S. E. O'Dell", "Character Sketches", "On Matrimonial Selection", "Child Life", "Mental Gravitation", "Mental Vitality", "A Theory of the Soul", "A Theory of Punishment", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on phrenology.

"Journal of a Trapper" contains notes and extracts taken from Osborne Russell's journal during his time as a trapper in the Rocky Mountains between 1834 and 1843. Osborne Russell (1814 - 1892) was a politician and mountain man who notably helped form the government of the U.S. state of Oregon. Contents include: "Expedition Left Independence, Mo., April 28, 1834, Headed by Nathaniel J. Wyeth", "Meeting with Captain B. S. Bonneville and Party-Establishment of the Trading Post at Fort Hall", "Snake Valley, a Winter Resort for Trappers", "Hunting Party Suffers from Hunger", "One Member Lost", "Description of a Fall Hunt", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of dog breeding.

First published in 1893, "Indian Notes About Dogs" is a practical treatise on dogs with a particular focus on dogs adapted for life in India. It includes chapters on everything from selection and breeding to feeding, exercise, care, hygiene, and everything else a dog-keepers needs to know. Contents include: "Introductory Remarks", "Practical Rules for Administering Medicine, Bleeding, etc.", "Accidents and Injuries, and Their Treatment", "Broken Bones and Dislocations", "Special Treatment of Bitches and Pups", "Rules for Selecting Pups", "Rules for Feeding and Exercise", "Prescriptions, Alphabetically Arranged", "Descriptions of Various Kinds of Dogs", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of dog breeding.

First published in 1939, "Your Garden's Flowers Illustrated" as a wonderful pictorial guide to some of the most commonly grown flowers in the British Isles. The author has aimed to show and describe many varieties of flowers in simple and clear terms, including helpful pictures and offering details relating to habitat, seasons, method of planting, and more. This accessible reference guide is ideal for those with an interest in flower identification, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage horticultural literature. Contents include: "Abelia", "Abronia", "Abutilon", "Acacia", "Acanthus", "Achillea", "Achimenes", "Aconite", "Aconitum", "Acroclinium", "Adonis", "Aethiomena", "African Marigold", "Agapanthus", "Agathaea", "Agave", "Anchusa", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.

Wildfowling is an ancient pastime whereby game birds, especially wild ducks, geese, or swans, are hunted for their various reasons including sport, population control, and for their meat. This vintage book contains a complete guide to wildfowling, dealing with the varieties of wildfowl common to the British isles and covering different techniques, equipment and guns, employing gun dogs, and everything else a wildfowler needs to know about their chosen sport. Contents include: "Introduction", "What Wildfowling Really is", "Wildfowlers and Wildfowling Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow", "Guns", "Ammunition", "The Complete Gun-room", "The Law as it Affects Wildfowlers", "Wildfowl Dogs and How to Break Them", "Shore-shooting-Hutting", "Shore-shooting-Working Longshore", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on shooting wildfowl.

"Utility Rabbit Keeping" is a vintage guide to rabbit farming for profit written by Percival Bretton. It includes chapters selection and breeding, as well as how to profit from their meat and fur, exhibiting, care and management, and much more. This volume will be of utility to anyone with an interest in keeping and breeding rabbits, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Hutches and Rabbitries", "The Best Utility Breeds and How to Buy Them", "Feeding", "The Whole Art of Breeding", "General Management", "Wool Rabbit-Keeping", "Rabbit Courts and Rabbit Warrens", "Killing and Marketing Table Rabbits", "Rabbits for Fur", "Ailments and Diseases", "Some Points for the Fancier", "The Blue Beveren", "The Silver Grey", "The Havana", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on rabbit farming.

"The Cottage Garden" is a fantastic vintage guide to gardening that focuses on smaller gardens and plots of land, especially in England. It contains a wealth of valuable information on the subject ranging from how to plan a garden and what to plant, to garden pests, seasonal considerations, pruning, propagating, and much more besides. This charming little book will appeal to gardeners new and old, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Garden Planning", "The Greenhouse and Garden Frame", "Bulbs", "Annuals", "The Herbaceous Border", "The Rose Garden", "The Rock Garden and Water Garden", "Lawns and Paths", "Trees and Shrubs", "The Fruit Garden", "The Vegetable Garden", "Insect Pests and Fungoid Diseases", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide go teaching athletics written by F. A. M. Webster. Originally intended for athletics coaches and teachers, it offers information on the manner and sequence in which every sporting event should be taught to students, together with the common problems a coach should watch out for and much more. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, "Teaching and Training Athletics" will be of considerable utility to P.E. teachers and those wishing to learn the basics of athletics. Contents include: "General Principles of Instruction", "Pole Vault", "High Jump", "Long Jump", "Hop, Step, and Jump", "Starting", "Sprinting", "Distance Running", "High Hurdles", "Low Hurdles", "Intermediate Hurdles", "Javelin Throwing", "Discus Throwing", "Hammer Throwing", etc. Frederick Annesley Michael Webster (1886 - 1949) was a British athletics coach and author, and soldier active during World War One. He wrote profusely on the subject of athletics, with his best known book being "Athletics in Action" (1931). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on athletics.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to planning, constructing, and maintaining various types of sports grounds and related buildings by F. A. M. Webster. Frederick Annesley Michael Webster (1886 - 1949) was a British athletics coach and author, and soldier active during World War One. He wrote profusely on the subject of athletics, with his best known book being "Athletics in Action" (1931). Contents include: "Sports Fields as a National Asset", "The World's Famous Stadia", "Choosing a Site", "Sports Fields for General Purposes", "Sports Buildings", "Preparation and Care of Grass Sports Fields", "Planning a Stadium for Track-and-Field Events", "Track Construction", "Equipment of a Stadium", etc. This volume will be of particular interest to schools and other institutions that require the use of sports fields and areas. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on athletics.

"The Science of Athletics" is a comprehensive guide to athletics instruction written by F. A. M. Webster, originally intended for athletics coaches and teachers. It offers a fantastic introduction to the subject with a particular focus on the science, making it ideal for anyone with a serious interest in learning or teaching athletics. Contents include: "Considerations in Conditioning Athletics", "Health Aspects and Health Training", "Lessons to be Learned from Facial Expression", "Human Mechanism", "Considerations in Relation to Competition", "Athletic Tests and Measurements of Ability", etc. Frederick Annesley Michael Webster (1886 - 1949) was a British athletics coach and author, and soldier active during World War One. He wrote profusely on the subject of athletics, with his best known book being "Athletics in Action" (1931). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on athletics.

"Rearing the Laying Pullet" is a vintage guide to rearing and raising hens for egg production on a farm or in the garden. Contents include: "Penny Wise-Pound Foolish", "What the Bird Needs", "Which Laying System", "Basic Systems", "Housing and Equipment", "Management", "Feeding", "Disease", "Contract Rearing", "Report on Eight Farms", etc. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this handy guide is perfect for amateur poultry keepers looking to raise their first egg-laying hens. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on poultry farming.

This vintage book contains pictorial instructions for performing various different styles of human pyramids. A human pyramid is an formation in acrobatics whereby two or more people support a tier of people above them, who in turn usually support other, higher tiers of people. People above the first tier often kneel or stand on the shoulders, backs or thighs of those below them. Usually, the number of people in each tier is one greater than the tier immediately above it, resulting in a triangular structure similar to a pyramid. This volume contains simple diagrams showing how the pyramids can be achieved, making it ideal for gymnasts and acrobats with an interest in human pyramids. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Goat farming refers to the breeding and raising of domestic goats normally for their meat, milk, fibre and skin. This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to the subject, offering the reader expert tips and invaluable instructions one everything from selection and breeding to feeding, housing, maintaining, common problems and ailments, and much more. "Profitable Goat-Keeping" is perfect for those with an interest in keeping goats for pleasure of for profit, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Poor Man's Cow", "How to Make a Start", "The Value of Goat's Milk", "Breeds and Varieties", "The Goat-House and its Fittings", "The Breeding Stock", "Rearing Kids", "Food and Feeding", "Preparing Goats for Sale and Show", "Selecting Milch Goats", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on goat farming.

First published in 1948. "Olympic Cavalcade" exploring the fascinating history of the modern Olympic games from the ancient games up to the 1936 games in Berlin. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history of the modern Olympic games and is not to be missed by collectors of related literature. Contents include: "The Ancient Olympic Games", "Between the Ancient and the Modern Olympic Games", "The Modern Olympiads are Founded and the First of the Modern Festivals is Held", "IInd Olympic Games, Paris 1900", "IIIrd Olympic Games, St. Louis, U.S.A., 1904", "The Athenian Celebration, 1906", "IVth Olympic Games in London, 1908", etc. Macha Press is republishing this classic work now in a new edition complete with the extract 'Classical Games' by Francis Storr.

"Nine Against the Unknown" is a vintage book that looks at some of history's most important and celebrated explorers including Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus, describing in detail their various voyages and journeys and how they changed the world. Lewis Grassic Gibbon was the pen name of James Leslie Mitchell (1901 - 1935), a Scottish writer. Other notable works by this author include: "The Thirteenth Disciple" (1931), "The Calends of Cairo" (1931), and "Three Go Back" (1932). Contents include: "The Glamour of Gold and the Givers of Life", "Leif Ericsson's Landfall in Wineland the Good", "Ser Marco Polo Journeys to the Islands Beyond Cathay", "Don Cristóbal Colon and the Earthly Paradise", "Cabeza De Vaca's Quest for the City of God", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.