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This vintage volume is a complete and novice-friendly guide to making novel model boats and ships. Written in clear, simple language and profusely illustrated, this book is perfect for the model builder looking for new and interesting projects. Contents include: "Tools and Materials", "Hulls", "A Catboat", "A Thermostatic Boat", "A Model Power Submarine which dives and comes up again", "A South Sea Island Outrigger Canoe", "A Tension Motor Speedboat", "A Simple Ferryboat", "A Lee-Board Sailing Boat", "A Plank-section Sailing-Ship", "A Hydro Glider", "An Outbound Motor-Boat", 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 building models.

This book contains a vintage guide to designing and making clothes for young girls, with information on buying material, fitting, and making a range of items ranging from skirts to jumpers. With simple directions and helpful illustrations, this timeless volume is ideal for those with little previous experience, and would make for a worthy addition to family collections. Contents include: ¿What is Important¿, ¿Planning Your Child's Wardrobe¿, ¿Selecting the Fabric¿, ¿How Much Material to Buy¿, ¿Let's Make it Fit!¿, ¿The Hard-to-Fit Child¿, ¿The Basic Patterns¿, ¿Long Gathered Sleeve¿, ¿Skirts¿, ¿Circle Skirt¿, ¿Preparing your Patterns¿, ¿How Long Will it Take?¿, ¿Assembling the Garment¿, 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 dressmaking and tailoring.

Lyrebirds are native to Australia and were only scientifically documented in the late 18th Century and are still the subject of exhaustive study to this day. Their amazing calls and exceptional skills of mimicry have led them to becoming the subject of many tall tales, this is a well written guide to the real Lyrebird by a man who has been into the wild outback to find 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.

This book was written for the budgerigar fancier to help them gain an understanding of the principles underlying the successful keeping of budgerigars or shell parakeets. Both detailed and accessible, this antique text is perfect for amateurs and professionals alike, and constitutes a worthy addition to collections of ornithological literature. The chapters of this book include: Bacterial Diseases, Virus Diseases, Internal Microscopic Parasites, Diagnosis, General Treatment of Sick Birds, Sterilization, Prevention, the Hospital Cage, Fungi, External Parasites, Other Diseases, Egg Abnormalities, Sex Reversal, Dead Young in Nest, Broken Legs and Wings, Crippled Feet, et cetera. This text has been chosen for modern republication due to its significant educational value, and we are proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction on aviculture.

This vintage book contains a complete handbook on keeping parakeets, being a practical guide to the selection, care, and breeding of these wonderful birds. Including a wealth of invaluable information and useful tips, this volume would be of considerable utility to both existing and prospective parakeet keepers. The chapters of this book include: "How the Parakeet Came to the United States", "How to Choose your Bird", "How to Select a Cage", "How to Feed you Bird and Care for the Cage", "Training Your Bird", "Entertaining our Pet Parakeet", "How the Parakeet Keeps Itself Clean", etcetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on aviculture.

This antique text contains a detailed handbook pertaining to the proper care and management of budgerigars in captivity, including information on housing, diet, breeding, colour production, and training. A great guide for both prospective and existing budgerigar keepers, this text contains everything one might need to know. This handbook is concise yet detailed, making it a great quick reference guide for those with queries. The chapters contained herein include: 'Description of the Wild Budgerigar', 'Housing', 'Feeding', 'Breeding', 'The Moult', 'Colour Varieties', 'Colour Production', 'Diseases', 'Exhibition', 'Education of the Budgerigar', 'Bird Pests', and 'The Standard Budgerigar Show Cage - Photography and Description'. This text has been chosen for modern republication because of its educational value, and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction on aviculture.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to building an aviary, with information on designing, materials, tools, fittings, and all other related aspects. Complete with detailed diagrams and a wealth of handy information, this volume constitutes a must-read for anyone looking to build their own bird enclosures. The chapters of this volume include: "Aviaries Provide The Most Natural Enclosures for Captive Birds", "Aviaries Suited to Various Types of Birds and Climatic Condition", "Important Requirements to be Considered Before you Build Your Aviary", "Aviary Fittings and Fixtures", "Practical Aviaries in Use Today", "Brief Descriptions of Successful Fanciers' Aviaries", etcetera. This antiquarian book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on aviculture.

This lovely little book contains a comprehensive and easy-to-digest handbook for canary owners. Complete with helpful diagrams and all the information needed for successful canary management from diet to training, this text is perfect for both the prospective and existing canary owners. The chapters contained herein are: 'Friendly Feathered Pets', 'Personality is the Key', 'Age and Sex', 'Cage and Accessories', 'Placement and Care of the Cage', 'First days at Home', 'French's Natural Feeding Diet', 'Treat and Conditioning Food', 'Bathing', 'Molting', 'How to Clip', 'Finger Taming', 'Free Flight', 'Training for Talk', et cetera. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its timeless educational value, and we are proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction on aviculture.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the birds eggs and nests of Britain, being a handbook of where, when, and how to find and recognise them. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable tips, this timeless book is highly recommended for the modern bird watching enthusiast, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: ¿Swan¿, ¿Cuckoö, ¿Reed-Warbler¿, ¿Magpie¿, ¿Spotted Flycatcher¿, ¿Gold Crest¿, ¿Sparrow-Hawk¿, ¿Heron¿, ¿Wood-Pigeon¿, ¿Tree-Sparrow¿, ¿Nuthatch¿, ¿Great Tit¿, ¿Pied-Flycatcher¿, ¿Green Woodpecker¿, ¿Jay¿, ¿Chaffinch¿, ¿Linnet¿, ¿Long-Tailed Tit¿, ¿Blackcap¿, ¿Song-Thrush¿, ¿Willow-Warbler¿, 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 bird watching.

This volume contains a collection of some of the most chilling and influential horror stories ever written, by such masters of the genre as Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and Robert Louis Stevenson. A book brimming with ghastly tales that are sure to make your hair stand on end, ¿Five Classic Horror Stories¿ is highly recommended for lovers of classic horror fiction but not for the faint of heart. Contents include: ¿Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, First Published in 1818¿, ¿The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, First Published in 1886¿, ¿The Were-wolf by Clemence Housman, First Published in 1896¿, ¿Dracula by Bram Stoker, First Published in 1897¿, and ¿The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux, First Published in 1909¿. Fantasy and Horror Classics is proud to be publishing this fantastic collection.

This antique text contains a detailed guide to canary management. Written for beginners, the purpose of this book is to explain how to successfully purchase, maintain and breed you canary. It will also give advice on diseases and illnesses, and how to cure them. The perfect book for anyone with an interest in canaries, this text constitutes a great addition to any collection of avicultural literature. The chapters of this book include: 'How the Canary came to America', 'Buying your Canary', 'When you Arrive Home with your Bird and Cage', 'Cleaning and Feeding your Canary', 'Breeding your Canaries', 'Illnesses', 'Consumption', 'Confinement Cramps', 'Diarrhea', 'Feather Pulling', 'Feather Shedding during the Winter', 'Lice and Mites', 'Loss of Song', 'Loss of Appetite', 'Scaly Legs', et cetera. This text has been elected for republication due to its educational value, and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction to aviculture.

A collection of short stories of vampiric horror from the pen of Bram Stoker. Bram Stoker is most well known for the genre defining vampire book 'Dracula' but he wrote many tales of vampires and horror. Here are collected the finest of Stoker's tales. Some of the stories in this anthology are, 'Dracula', 'The Judge's House', 'The Burial of the Rats' and 'The Squaw'.

This text contains a complete yet concise treatise on owning parakeets for beginner and advanced breeders, covering every aspect of their keeping from breeding to training, and everything in between. A great addition to any collection of avicultural literature, this text is not to be missed by parakeet enthusiasts. The chapters contained within this book include: History, Description, Training, Taming, Talking, Feeding, General Care, Breeding, and Color Breeding. Many antique books such as this are increasingly rare and costly, and we are proud to republish this book now complete with a new introduction on aviculture and in the hope that the information contained herein can be of use to discerning readers for years to come.

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.

Rare tales of terror and mystery from the pens of the finest female authors of the Victorian period. Authors included are Mary Shelley, Amelia Edwards, Catherine Crowe and many more.

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.

A collection of Victorian tales of witchcraft and wizardry, penned by some of the finest female authors of the era. Including work by Pauline Mackie, Anna Kingsford, Lady Wilde, and Miss Mary Lewis.

This early work by Ellen Glasgow is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It is a fictional story of two sisters and their trials and tribulations in love and life. This is a fascinating work and it eventually became a Hollywood movie starring Bette Davies. 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.

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.

A collection of short stories by Edgar Allan Poe.

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.

The high seas are one of the most enduring literary settings, and many of the greatest works in the Western literary canon have taken place aboard ships and galleons. Collected here are the greatest marine tales of horror and terror, featuring tales by such classic writers as Edgar Allan Poe and Arthur Conan Doyle.

As all keen campers, walkers, hikers, mountaineers and anyone who spends time in the great outdoors will tell you having a knife on you at all times is not only useful but at times essential and even life saving.A Camper's Guide to Knives and Axes gives in-depth knowledge of what to take with you in to the wilderness and how to use it effectively.

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.

The Flying Dutchman - a ghostly ship crewed by ghouls and cursed to sail the seas forever - is one of the most interesting myths in Europe. Here, prefaced by a detailed introduction, are collected the finest tales of this famous legend. Featuring stories by William Hope Hodgson, Wardon Allan Curtis, Max Pemberton and many more.

This antiquarian book contains a historical account of a mountaineer's attempt to climb one of the highest peaks in the alps, the Weisshorn. Full of thrilling tales and fascinating anecdotes of mountaineering derring-do, this text offers a unique insight into mountaineering, and will be of considerable value to the discerning mountaineer, as well as those with an interest in the development of the practice. John Tyndall (1820 - 1893) was a seminal nineteenth century physicist whose initial esteem amongst the scientific community arose from his study of diamagnetism. Subsequent to this he made discoveries in infrared radiation and the physical properties of air. Many antiquarian book such as this are increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition, complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.

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.

Edith Wharton was one of the most successful authors of the early 20th century. In 1921, she became the first woman to ever receive the Pulitzer Prize for her novel The Age of Innocence. Aside from her literary fiction, Wharton was widely respected as a writer of ghost stories. Collected here are her best tales, including 'The Duchess at Prayer', 'The Triumph of the Night', 'A Journey and many more'.

Climbing Hekla contains historical accounts of mountaineering expeditions to Iceland.