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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.

In this book, we look at the work and style of one particular tribe The Sioux.The Sioux are a very large family, who roamed in many directions and learned a variety of customs from their different neighbours. Those who lived at the east, like the Yankton, and Sisseton, did beadwork very much like that of the Woodland peoples even further east. Those at the west, the Oglala, were like their western neighbours, Crow, Cheyenne and Arapaho. This book applies in general to the last three tribes as well as the western Sioux.Detailed instructions with lots of pictures and drawings accompanying them, that are great for both beginners and the more experienced crafter.

Tatting is a technique for handcrafting a particularly durable lace from a series of knots and loops. This fantastic volume contains a plethora of intricate and beautiful example of tatting, with simple, step-by-step instructions. 'Tatting' will appeal to modern readers with an interest in lace, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: 'Guest of Honor', 'Lacey Enchantment', 'Lucky Gloves Edging', 'Handwork of Beauty', 'For Crisp Neckwear', 'Dress-up Hankies', 'A Useful Chair Set', 'Earrings and Collar', 'Tatted Starlight Doily', 'Flower Garden Cluster', 'Applique Your Bouquet', 'Tatted Shade Pulls', etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with the original text and images.

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.

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.

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 contains a comprehensive manual of hand-made bobbin lace work, with information on techniques, details on measurements, simple instructions, and a wealth of handy tips. Written in plain language and profusely illustrated, this volume is ideal for the beginner, and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Lace", "Preface", "Foreword", "Egyptian Twisted of Plaited Lace", "Materials", "General Methods", "Stitches", "Torchon Lace", "Torchon Corners", "Embroidery Finishings", "Cluny and Beds-Maltese", "Honiton Lace", and "Bucks 'Pointed Ground'". 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 lace.

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 contains a short guide to Persian embroidery published by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. With information on dates, origin, material, and technique, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in historical embroidery, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Embroidery", "Prefatory Notes", "Photographs", "Brief Guide to the Persian Embroideries", and "Descriptions of Plates". 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 embroidery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Contained within this book is a classic guide to weaving, focusing on weaving narrow pieces of fabric. This fantastic guide offers the reader interesting historical information before exploring the different methods and materials of narrow fabric weaving. Highly recommended for those with an interest in weaving and needle work in general. Contents include: "The Darning Method", "The Vertical (or upright) Loom", "The Horizontal (or Flat) Loom", "The Addition of Ancillary Motions", "The Dutch Loom", "Loom Developments", "Location of the Industry", "Quill Winding", "The Tape Loom", "Goose-Eye Patterns", 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 introduction on textiles and weaving.

This classic book is the biography of Jim Bridger, and would be an excellent addition to the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in American history. 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.

There can be no country so rich in mountains as Nepal. This narrow strip of territory, lying between Sikkim and Garhwal, occupies 500 miles of India's northern border; and since this border coincides roughly with the 1,500-mile-long Himalayan chain, it follows that approximately a third of this vast range lies within or upon the confines of Nepal. So starts this breathtaking account of mountaineering and exploring this isolated and awe-inspiring country by one of the most famous men in mountaineering. 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.

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.

First published in 1849, this vintage book contains an exposition of vegetarianism, with chapters on its history, nutritional value, scientific evidence and observations, and much more. "Vegetable Diet" will appeal to existing vegetarians and those considering the lifestyle alike, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Origin of this Work", "Letters to Dr. North", "Remarks on the Foregoing Letters", "Additional Intelligence", "Testimony of Other Medical Men, Both of Ancient and Modern Times", "Testimony of Philosophers and Other Eminent Men", "Societies and Communities on the Vegetable System", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on vegetarianism.

This little book offers a guide to how Satan tries to attack the Christian in different ways, at different times and under different conditions. Christians have to be ready to wrestle, war and withstand these attacks. Ambrose, a Puritan, highlights specific temptations offered by Satan at particular points in life and provides ways of striving hard against them.

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.