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This volume contains a vintage guide to machine design and workshop practise, with this edition focusing on screw thread tools and gauges. A gauge or gage is a scientific or engineering device that is used to measure or to display certain dimensional information. A wide range of such tools exist which serve this function, ranging from simple pieces of material against which sizes can be measured to large and complex pieces of machinery. With helpful diagrams, useful measurement tables, and simple explanations, this volume would make for fantastic reference guide for engineers and handy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Screw Thread Systems, by Erik Oberg", "Making Thread Tools, by E. A. Johnson", "Tools for Accurate Thread Cutting, by Jos. M. Stabel", "Making Thread Gages, by. A. L. Monrad", "Measuring Screw Thread Diameters, by Walter Cantelo", 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 the original text and artwork.

This book contains a comprehensive guide to learning Jiu-Jitsu and adopting the life style and diet of its practitioners. Jujutsu, also referred to as Jujitsu or Jiu-Jitsu, is a Japanese style of martial art and close combat that concentrates on defeating an armed opponent both with or without a short weapon. "Ju" means soft or flexible, while "Jutsu" means "art" or "technique" and refers to the use of your opponent's force against themselves. This volume contains useful illustrations and simple, clear instructions for the positions and manoeuvres treated, as well we chapters and explanations on general principles and keeping your body in shape. Contents include: "The History of Jiu-Jitsu with a description of its First Principles", "A Healthy Stomach the Basis of All Strength-What the Japanese Eat in Summer and Winter", "Feats that Strengthen the Heart and Lungs-Work that Brings the Arms to a Condition of Magnificent Development", "Exercises that Develop the Legs-The Incidental Benefit to the Arms", "The Value of Even Temper in Athletics-Some of the Feats that Require Good Nature", etc. Harrie Irving Hancock (1868 - 1922) was an American writer and chemist most famous for being an author of children's literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He also notable wrote a fictional depiction of a German invasion of the United States. Other notable works by this author include: "His One Ambition" (1892), "Captain of the Minute Men" (1890), and "The Prince of Grit" (1899). 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.

This vintage book contains a simple, beginner-friendly guide to Jiu-Jitsu. Jiu-Jitsu, also referred to as Jujitsu, is a Japanese style of martial art and close combat that concentrates on defeating an armed opponent both with or without a short weapon. "Ju" means soft or flexible, while "Jutsu" means "art" or "technique" and refers to the use of your opponent's force against themselves. This volume contains useful illustrations and simple, clear instructions for the positions and manoeuvres treated, as well we chapters and explanations on general principles and keeping your body in shape. This introductory guide will appeal to those looking to begin their jiu-jitsu path, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Preliminary Training", "How to Strengthen the Hands for Attack, and How to Toughen the Vulnerable Parts for Defence", "Practice must be Constant until Performance of the Tricks Becomes Second New Trick to Friends", "Coolness Absolutely Necessary to Success", "Nature", "Don't be in a Hurry to "Show Off" a New Trick to Friends", "Ordinary Throat-Hold", "Jiu-jitsu" Throat-Hold", "Other Methods of Seizing by the Throat", etc. Harrie Irving Hancock (1868 - 1922) was an American writer and chemist most famous for being an author of children's literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Other notable works by this author include: "His One Ambition" (1892), "Captain of the Minute Men" (1890), and "The Prince of Grit" (1899). 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.

This vintage book contains a simple, beginner-friendly guide to Jiu-Jitsu. Jujutsu, also referred to as Jujitsu or Jiu-Jitsu, is a Japanese style of martial art and close combat that concentrates on defeating an armed opponent both with or without a short weapon. "Ju" means soft or flexible, while "Jutsu" means "art" or "technique" and refers to the use of your opponent's force against themselves. This volume contains useful illustrations and simple, clear instructions for the positions and manoeuvres treated, as well we chapters and explanations on general principles and keeping your body in shape. This introductory guide will appeal to those looking to begin their jujutsu path, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Physical Culture", "The Muscles of the Human Body, "Ready Position", "Movement", "Lesson I", "Lesson II", "Lesson III", 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 the original text and artwork.

This volume contains a 63-page introductory guide to gymnastics using various apparatus including trapeze, long horse and rope. For each exercise dealt with in this guide there is a description, explanation, and simple instructions; as well as a photograph of the manoeuvre being executed by a professional. This volume is ideal for beginners or those looking for a simple introduction to gymnastics, and it will appeal to collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Uprise", "Circle into Rest", "The Dislocation", "Backward Cut Off", "Forward Cut Off and Catch", "Forward Cut and Catch", "End of Forward String", "Back Flyaway", "Front Flyaway", "Lever Above Rings", 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 the original text and artwork.

This vintage book contains a 57-page introductory guide to gymnastics using flying rings. Flying rings refers to a gymnastics event similar to still rings, with the exception being that the person grips a pair of hanging rings and swings while performing various stunts. For each position dealt with in this guide there is a description, explanation, and instructions; as well as a photograph of the manoeuvre being executed by a professional. This volume is ideal for beginners or those looking for a handy reference guide. Contents include: "Uprise", "Circle into Rest", "The Dislocation", "Backward Cut Off", "Forward Cut Off and Catch", "Forward Cut and Catch", "End of Forward String", "Back Flyaway", "Front Flyaway", "Lever Above Rings", 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 the original text and artwork.

"Gymnasts and Gymnastics" is a vintage guide to simple gymnastics by John H. Howard. Within it, Howard explains the benefits of gymnastics and offers simple, illustrated instructions for how they should be performed, explaining the techniques, apparatus, benefits, common mistakes, and much more. This vintage guide contains a wealth of information that will be of utility to those with an interest in keeping fit, especially at home or with little in the way of equipment. Contents include: "The Gymnasium", "The Lungers", "Indian Clubs", "Dumb-Bells", "Bar-Bells", "Dress", "The Horizontal Bar-Remarks", "Description of the Apparatus", "Exercises thereon", "The Parallel Bars-Remarks", "Ascription of the Apparatus", "Exercises Theron", "The Rings", 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.

"Home Gymnastics - For Young and Old" is an illustrated guide to exercising and keeping fit at home. Originally written for an audience in the late nineteenth century, it contains practical explanations on why and how one should exercise, with instructions for different ways to exercise at home, callisthenics, and other forms of "rational physical exercise". This timeless volume contains a wealth of useful information and is perfect for those with busy lives looking for ways to exercise at home or on the move. Contents include: "The Physiology of Exercise", "The Various Forms of Exercise", "How and When to Exercise", "The Muscles of the Body", "The Dumb-bells and Exercises Therewith", "The Pulley-Weight Apparatus", "Exercises without Apparatus", "Home Gymnastics for Women and Children", "Exercise in Relation to Obesity", 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.

"Fly-Wheels - Machinery's Reference Series" is a detailed guide to fly-wheels, being a handy reference of their calculations, design, workings, and much more. A flywheel is a mechanical device designed to store rotational energy and resist changes in rotational speed through their moment of inertia. It's invention is attributed to the development of the steam engine during the industrial revolution. Contents include: "Fly-wheels, Their Purpose, Calculation and Design", "Fly-wheel Tests", Safe Speed for Fly-wheels", "Size, Weight and Capacity of Fly-Wheels for Punches", "Simplified Methods for Fly-wheel Calculations", and "Fly-Wheel for Motor-Driven Planers". This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in fly-wheels, and it would make for a superb addition to collections of vintage engineering literature. 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.

"Solution of Triangles" is a concise treatise on the use of formulas and trigonometry within engineering. Originally designed for use in machine shops, tool rooms, and drafting rooms, it offers simple, practical information on the solution of triangles and related formulas for those engaged in machine work and allied fields. This vintage book will appeal to those with an interesting workshop practice, and it is not to be missed by collectors of related literature. Contents include: "The Use of Formulas", "Angles and Angular Measurements", "Positive and Negative Quantities", "Functions of Angeles", "Tables of Trigonometric Functions", "Practical Applications of Trigonometric Formulas", "Right-angled Triangles", "Solution of Oblique-angled Triangles", "Summary of Formulas for Solution of Triangles", 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 the original text and artwork.

This vintage book contains a guide to advanced mathematics related to engineering and the workshop, especially that which related to machine design and workshop practice Contents include: "Square Root", "Cube Root", "The Use of Formulas", "Time Required for Drilling, Milling, and Planing", "Pulley and Gear Drives", "Horsepower of Belting", "Change Gears for Cutting Metric Threads", "Areas of Plane Figures", "Volumes of Solids", "Specific Gravity and Weights of Bars and Castings", etc. This volume will be of utility to those with an interest in engineering, and it would make for a wonderful addition to allied collections. 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.

"Hand-Book of Calisthenics and Gymnastics" is a vintage guide to calisthenic exercises for children or students by J. Madison Watson, first published in 1882. Calisthenics is a form of exercise based on the doing of various gross motor movements such as running, standing, grasping, pushing, etc. These movements are usually performed in a rhythmic fashion and require little to no equipment. This volume contains simple, step-by-step instructions for a variety of simple, beneficial exercises and drills complete with helpful illustrations and handy tips for instruction. Part I - 'Vocal Gymnastics' includes chapters on "Vocal Gymnastics", "Orthoepy", "Expression", "Recitations in Verse". Part II - 'Calisthenics' includes "Introduction", "General Exercises". Part III 'Gymnastics' includes chapters, "Introduction", "Wand Exercises", "Dumb-bell Exercises", "Indian Club Exercises", "Ring Exercises". 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.

Herman John Koehler's "Manual of Calisthenic Exercises" is a fantastic guide to exercising and keeping fit using Calisthenics, a form of exercise based on the doing of various gross motor movements such as running, standing, grasping, pushing, etc. These movements are usually performed in a rhythmic fashion and require little to no equipment, making it perfect for those too busy to go to the gym or simple interested in exercising at home and on the move. Contents include: "Order of the Secretary of War", "Preface", "Advice to Instructors", "Commands", "Exercises", "Starting Positions", "Arm", "Wrist and Fingers", "Neck", "Shoulder", "Trunk", "Leg", "Foot and Toes", "Straddle Position", 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 an illustrated guide to various exercises and simple gymnastics that can be done at home without equipment. Its contents are based on a system developed by Pehr Henrik Ling ( 1776 - 1839), who is famous for pioneering the Swedish physical education and being the father of Swedish massage. This book will be of utility to those with an interest in exercising and keeping fit at home, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Ling's Ideas on the Aim of Rational Gymnastics", "Rules for the Practice of the Elementary Exercises", "Advantages of Free Exercises Commencing", "Intermediate and Final Positions", "Time and Word of Command", "First Position", "Second Position", "Positions with Distance", "Walk Positions", 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.

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 early 1900s.

"Village Life in China - A Study in Sociology" is one of the author's fascinating written accounts of his experiences living and travelling China during the late 19th century, this particular volume focusing on the subject of rural life in the country. He wrote this book while living among the local population in small agricultural villages, noting down his observations and compiling them into this insightful glimpse of 19th-century rural China. Arthur Henderson Smith (1845 - 1932) was a missionary famous for spending 54 years doing missionary work in China. He wrote many books about his time there, presenting China to many foreign readers for the first time. Other notable works by this author include: "Chinese Characteristics", and "The Uplift of China". 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.

First published in 1890, this book contains the memoirs of Vincent de Paul, translated into English from the original French. Vincent de Paul (1581 - 1660) was a French Roman Catholic priest famous for dedicating his life to helping the poor. Canonized in 1737, he is considered a saint in the Anglican Communion and Catholic Church. Today, he is best remembered for his astonishing humility, compassion, and generosity. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the life of this famous holy man, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of Christian literature. Contents include: "Preface", "Memoir of Father Vincent", and "Translator's Note". 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.

First published in 1919, this book contains a detailed biography of Vincent de Paul. Vincent de Paul (1581 - 1660) was a French Roman Catholic priest famous for dedicating his life to helping the poor. Canonized in 1737, he is considered a saint in the Anglican Communion and Catholic Church. Today, he is best remembered for his astonishing humility, compassion, and generosity. Contents include: "A Peasant's Son", "Slavery", "A Great Household", "The Galleys", "Mission Work", "The Grey Sisters", "The Foundlings", "At Court", "The Jansenists", "Troubles In Paris", etc. A. Forbes (1869 - 1936) was a Scottish religious author and member of the Society of the Sacred Heart. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the life of this famous holy man, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of Christian literature. 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.

"Skating on Ice" is a vintage guide to ice skating, looking at its history and origins, literature, techniques, and equipment, and much more. Ice skating involved moving skates attached to the feet to propel the skater across a sheet of ice. This can be done for a variety of reasons, including exercise, leisure, travelling, and various sports. Wonderfully illustrated and full of timeless information, "Skating on Ice" is highly recommend for skating enthusiast and those with an interest in its history and evolution. Contents include: "Skating - Introductory", "The History and Literature of Skating", "Of International Skating, and the Practice of the School Figures", "Of Free Skating, Special Figures, Competitions and Training, Etc.", "Of Modern Racing", "Skating for Ladies", and more. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.