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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.

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However, the best informed, at least those who pretended to be so, agreed in saying that the steamer was going to take part in the terrible war which was then ravaging the United States of America, but more than this they did not know, and whether the Dolphin was a privateer, a transport ship, or an addition to the Federal marine was what no one could tell.

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.

"Certain People" is a collection of short stories written by the Pulitzer prize-winning American writer, Edith Wharton. This wonderful compendium of stories would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf, and it will be of special interest to fans and collectors of Wharton's prolific work. The stories contained herein include: 'Atrophy', 'A Bottle of Perrier', 'After Holbein', 'Dieu D'Amour', 'The Refugees', and 'Mr. Jones'. Edith Wharton (1862 - 1937) was an American writer and designer who won the Pulitzer prize and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1927, 1928 and 1930. Many antiquarian texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.

This vintage book was published in 1912 by the Yogi Publication Society. Purporting to be based on ancient Hermeticism, it presents seven all-encompassing principles: Mentalism, Correspondence, Vibration, Polarity, Rhythm, Cause and Effect, and Gender. A fascinating volume that claims to appear in one's life only when its teachings are required, "The Kybalion" constitutes a must-have for those with an interest in Hermeticism. Contents include: "The Hermetic Philosophy", "The Seven Hermetic Principles", "Mental Transmutation", "The All The Mental Universe", "The Divine Paradox", "''The All'' in All", "Planes of Correspondence", "Vibration", "Polarity", "Rhythm", "Causation", "Gender", "Mental Gender", and "Hermetic Axioms". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.

David Herbert Lawrence (1885¿1930) was an English writer and poet whose work famously examined the results of industrialisation on contemporary society. In his novels and poetry, Lawrence explored a variety of then-controversial issues including sexuality and emotional health, which led many to label his work pornography. Today, he is considered to be one of the most important and influential writers of his generation. Lawrence's 1928 novel ¿Lady Chatterley's Lover¿ is the story of the former Constance Reid (Lady Chatterley), a young woman married to an upper-class baronet who was left with lower body paralysis as a result of his participation in the Great War. Both physically and emotionally distant from her husband, Constance begins an extramarital affair with the gamekeeper. Following the Victory of the publisher Penguin Books in an obscenity trial in the United Kingdom, an uncensored version of the book was finally published and gained notoriety due to explicit descriptions of sex and its use of then-unprintable four-letter words. A revolutionary novel and a true classic of English literature, ¿Lady Chatterley's Lover¿ would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Read & Co. Classics is proud to be republishing this seminal novel now in a brand new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Lewis Carroll the author of the world famous Alice in Wonderland is well known even today for his fiction, but his tenure as professor of mathematics at Oxford university is less well known as is his love of logic problems. This fantastic book is must for students and Carroll fans alike. 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.

"Yes, dear, do," said the Princess Maia; "but don't do anything rash. No sorties now. You Lobsters are so terribly brave. But you know Mother said you weren't to. Ah me! --war is a terrible thing! What a state the rivers will get into with all this water going on, and the winds all loose and doing as they like. It's horrible to think about. It will take ages to get things straight again."

This antiquarian book contains Gorky Maxim's 1906 novel, "The Mother". It is a moving and thought-provoking narrative of the parallel between the evolution of one man's mother and the evolution of Mother Russia. Mother is uneducated and has been beaten in her life, and has a loving son who wants to protect her. The son is a revolutionary. As the mother starts to read and educate herself, she becomes close to the revolutionaries who frequent her house, and eventually risks it all to make Russia a better society. Alexei Maximovich Peshkov (1868 - 1936) was a Russian writer and political activist who founded the Socialist Realism literary method. This seminal book has since been translated into many languages and adapted for the screen numerous times. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern edition, complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.

¿The Wouldbegoods¿ is a 1901 novel by English author Edith Nesbit that continues the story of the Bastable children and is a sequel to ¿The Story of the Treasure Seekers¿. As a result of bad behaviour, Oswald, Dora, Dicky, Alice, Noel, and Horace Octavius Bastable are sent off to the countryside, where they promise to utterly reform themselves. However, their intention of performing good deeds seems to land them in as much trouble as before, and sometimes even more so. Edith Nesbit (1858 ¿ 1924) was an English poet and author. She is perhaps best remembered for her children's literature, publishing more than 60 such books under the name E. Nesbit. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, which had a significant influence on the Labour Party and British politics in general. 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 an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

William Joseph Gabriel Doyle was born in Dalkey, a suburb of Dublin, in Ireland on March 3, 1873. He was the youngest of seven children, four boys and three girls, out of which two boys became Jesuits, another died a few days before his priestly ordination and one of the three girls became a Sister of Mercy: four vocations out of seven children.He entered the Jesuit Novitiate at the age of 18 after reading St. Alphonsus' book "Instructions and Consideration on the Religious State". Soon after his ordination in 1907, his superiors appointed him on the mission staff for five years. From 1908 to 1915, he gave no less than 152 missions and retreats. His fame as preacher, confessor and spiritual director spread wide and far, and he had a special gift to hunt out the most hardened and neglected sinners and to bring them back with him to the church for confession.

Lloyd's London (1937).The aim of this title is to answer some of the questions which are frequently asked by people who wish to know more about Lloyd's and its Members' activities in the fields of Insurance. Contents include: Preliminary RemarksThe Beginnings of Lloyd'sLloyd's as a CorporationGenerally Explaining how Business is Transacted at Lloyd'sGenerally Describing the Activities of Underwriting Agents and of Lloyd's BrokersCan Holders of Lloyd's Policies Rely Upon Lloyd's Reputation for Fair Dealing?Explaining How Some Firms at Lloyd's Act in the Dual Capacity of Brokers and Underwriting AgentsOpposition to Lloyd'sand The Financial Security Behind Every Lloyd' Policy.

This book contain is a comprehensive guide to the origins of the alphabet, exploring its existence in ancient Greece, Egypt, and Samaria. Laurence Austine Waddell (1899 - 1938) was a British Explorer, professor of Tibetan, and Indian army surgeon. Other notable works by this author include: "Among the Himalayas", "The Birds of Sikkim" (1893), and "Some Ancient Indians Charms from the Tibetan" (1895). Contents include: "Ancestry of the Alphabets Re The Phoenicians", "Alphabet Letters in Pre-Dynastic and Early-Dynastic Egypt and Theories Thereon", "How the Sumerian Origin of the Alphabet was Discovered", "The So-Called 'Aphonic Owner's Mark", 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 a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

This volume contains a collection of memoirs by Herbert Hoover, concentrating on the Great Depression, its origins, and its effects. Herbert Clark Hoover (1874 - 1964) was an American businessman, engineer and politician who served as the 31st president of the United States from 1929 and 1933.Contents include: "The Origins of The Great Depression", "We Attempt to Stop the Orgy of Speculation", "Our Weak American Banking System", "Federal Government Responsibilities and Functions in Economic Crises", "Remedial Measures", "A Summary of the Evolution of the Depression", 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 a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

This is the heart-warming tale of a seven-year-old Froggy, who strives to care for his younger brother, Benny, after the death of their parents. "Froggy's Little Brother" is highly recommended for young readers and would make for perfect bed-time reading material. Georgina Castle Smith (1845 - 1934) was an English writer famous for her fiction for children and young adults. Other notable works by this author include: "Nothing to Nobody" (1873), "Lottery and George" (1877), and "The Pilot's House" (1885). 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 classic book contains the first novel published by thw well-known Cardinal Newman, and will prove an interesting read for all. 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 was originally published in 1873. It provides accounts of long walks through the wild and romantic Pyrenean regions of the Basque Country, written as a guide for the tourist that may wish to visit land of mystery. Contains chapters on Biarritz, Bayonne, The Basque People (Their origins, migrations, struggles and population), Cambo, St. Jean de Luz, Cap-Breton, Grotto of Isturitz and others.

This vintage text contains a comprehensive handbook on small bore rifle shooting, with information on equipment, marksmanship, target shooting, practical shooting, rifle ranger, and rifle clubs. Written in clear, concise language and full of invaluable tips and useful information pertaining to bore rifle shooting, this volume would be of considerable utility to novice rifle enthusiasts, and would make for a great addition to collections of shooting literature. The chapters of this book include: Equipment, Marksmanship, Aiming, The Firing Positions, Trigger Squeeze, Aiming, The Firing Positions, Trigger Squeeze, Sight Adjustment and Range Practice, Slow Fire, Rapid Fire, Tournaments and Competitions, Field Shooting, etcetera. This book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.

This vintage book contains an extensive handbook on bar tending, with complete instructions for mixing drinks, proper conduct, training employees, dealing with common problems, and all other related aspects. Comprehensive and full of useful recipes, this volume will appeal to those with a practical interest in bar tending, and is not to be missed by collectors of such literature. Contents include: ¿How to Attend a Bar¿, ¿The General Appearance of the Bartender, and How he Should Conduct Himself at all Times when on Duty¿, ¿Hints about Training a Boy to the Business¿, ¿Hints from the Author¿, ¿Treatment of Patrons¿Behaviour Towards Them¿, ¿Rules for Bartenders to be Observed in Entering on and Going off Duty¿, et cetera. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on cocktail and beverage making.

This series is designed to include the lives of the best known pioneer missionaries to whose labours the conversion of Europe to the Christian faith was due. Anskar was a good man in the best and truest of the term. In the character presented to us by his biographer we have a singularly attractive combination of transparent humility, unflinching courage, complete self-devotion and unwavering belief in the a loving and overruling providence. Here is presented the entire life and work of Anskar - The Apostle of the North.

Once a land of peace, happiness, and prosperity, the harmony enjoyed in the magical Land of Oz is challenged when, in a faraway corner of the marvellous domain, two tribes called the Skeezers and the Flatheads have declared war on one another. In an effort to bring peace back to the warring tribes, the ruler of Oz, Princess Ozma, embarks on a dangerous journey with her closest friend Princess Dorothy Gale (formerly of Kansas). This magical tale is the perfect choice for bedtime reading, and is not to be missed by fans of Baum¿s wonderful Oz series. This vintage book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author. Lyman Frank Baum (1856 - 1919) was a famous American author of children's books, best remembered for penning "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" (1900).

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to knitting a variety of items of clothing for babies, with directions for making hats, caps, mittens, bootees, and more. With simple instructions and helpful diagrams, this volume is ideal for the novice, and would make for a fantastic addition to the family bookshelf. Contents include: ¿Cap, Bootees and Mittens¿, ¿Boy's Beret¿, ¿Baby Slippers¿, ¿Fringed Shawl¿, ¿Pussy Cat¿, ¿Sacque¿, ¿Pussy Cat¿, ¿Baby Shoes¿, ¿Sacque and Cap¿, ¿Girl's and Boy's Cardigan¿, ¿Pink Dress¿, ¿Green Sacque¿, ¿Carriage Cover¿, ¿Cap, Sacque, Mittens and Bootees¿, ¿Baby Bassinette¿, ¿Twin's Sacque¿, ¿Caps, Sacque, Mittens and Bootees¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on knitting.