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This fascinating volume comprises a collection of articles on selection, crossing, feeding, and other aspects of breeding ducks. The authors of these texts have based their writing on many years' experience, and are all experts in their field. The information contained herein will be of much interest to those who occupy themselves in the breeding and keeping of ducks, making this text an both an invaluable practical resource, and a worthy addition to collections of antiquarian literature of this ilk. The articles contained herein include: 'Natural and Artificial Duck Culture - James Rankin'; 'Domestic Geese and Ducks - Paul Ives'; 'Ducks Breeding, Rearing, and Management - Reginald Appleyard'; 'Ducks, Geese, and Turkeys - L. C. Turnill'... and more. Many antique books such as this are becoming increasingly expensive and rare, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this text, now complete with a new introduction on poultry farming.

"A Guide to Keeping Ducks" contains information on the methods and equipment of the poultry farmer. It is intended to illustrate the main aspects of duck breeding and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject. Highly recommended for modern readers with a practical interest in poultry keeping for pleasure or for profit. Contents include: "Domestic Geese And Ducks - Paul Ives", "The Aylesbury Duck", "Ducks And Duck Breeding - Charles Roscoe", "Feeding For Egg Production", "Ducks Breeding Rearing And Management - Reginald Appleyard", "Housing Adult Stock", "Ducks Geese And Turkeys - L C Turnill", "Housing The Duck", "Natural And Artificial Duck Culture - James Rankin", 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 poultry farming.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This vintage book comprises a detailed and fascinating comparative treatise on the anatomies of man, horse, and hound - with information on skeletons, the nervous system, and other aspects of anatomy. Complete with authentic photographs, detailed illustrations, and a wealth of interesting information, this text will appeal to those with an interest in anatomy, and would make for a wonderful addition to any bookshelf. The chapters of this book include: 'Their Positions in the Scale of Creation', 'The Nervous System', 'The Skeleton', 'The Muscular System', 'The Organs of Circulation', 'The Organs of Respiration', 'The Organs of Nutrition and Depuration', 'The Organs of Reproduction', etcetera. This vintage book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

This early work on reading tea leaves is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains information on the interpretation of symbols and their future predictions. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in reading tea leaves. 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.

This book contains a comprehensive guide to the diseases and ailments of dogs, with information on fevers, inflammation, mange, and other common problems. This comprehensive and timeless text includes a wealth of invaluable information for those with a practical interest in the management and care of these wonderful animals, and it would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this book include: ¿Kennel Management of Large Dogs¿, ¿House Management of Pet Dogs¿, ¿The Action of Medicines, and the Forms in which they are generally Prescribed¿, ¿Administration of Remedies¿, ¿Inflammations¿, etcetera. John Henry Walsh (1810 - 1888) was a prolific English writer of sports-news who often went by the pseudonym ¿Stonehenge¿. His notable works include "The Modern Sportsman's Gun and Rifle" (1882), "The Horse in the Stable and in the Field" (1861), and "The Shot-Gun and Sporting Rifle" (1859). Many vintage 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, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

This antique text contains a comprehensive treatise on the equipment and machinery of dairy farming, including information on milking, separating, sterilising and other mechanical aspects of dairy production. Complete with handy tips, easy-to-digest information, and helpful diagrams and photographs, this text constitutes a definitive guide on the subject and will be of much value to professional dairy farmers and anyone with an interest in the subject. Many antique books such as this are becoming increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this book here complete with a new introduction on cattle farming.

This antique text contains a collection of detailed articles on the methods, science and equipment used in cream production. A compendium that will be of much value to the farmer, this text makes for a worthy addition to collections of cattle farming literature and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the entirety of cattle management. The articles contained herein include: Milk-Analysis - A Practical Treatise on the Examination of Milk and its Derivatives, Cream, Butter, and Cheese; Milk and its Products - A Treatise upon the Nature and Qualities of Dairy Milk and the Manufacture of Butter and Cheese; Testing Milk and Its Products - A Manual for Dairy Students and Cheese Factory Operators, Food Chemists, and Dairy Farmers; and more. We are proud to republish this antiquarian book now complete with a new introduction on cattle farming.

This book contains a classic guide to vintage farming machinery, including detailed descriptions, explanations, and illustrations of the machinery treated. It contains information on the various types of harvesters and other examples of machinery that existed at the time of publication. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in farm machinery, especially the history and development thereof. Contents include: "Methods of Harvesting by Combine", "Main Types of Combine", "The Threshing Mechanism", "Handling of the Straw", "Choice of Crop Varieties", "Combine Harvester or Binder", "Combine Harvesters", 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 poultry farming.

This antiquarian volume comprises a comprehensive and interesting treatise on breeding race horses, with information on crossing, stallions, selection, and many other aspects of horse breeding. This text contains a wealth of useful, timeless information on horse breeding, and will be of considerable utility to the modern reader with an interest in the subject. A fascinating and informative read, this vintage book would make for a great addition to any personal library, and is certainly one not to be missed by the discerning collector. The chapters of this book include: 'Theory of Generation, and General Principles of Breeding'; 'Theory of Generation'; 'The Semen'; 'The Ovum'; 'The Embryo'; 'As the Male and Female'; 'The Best Mode of Breeding the Horse for all Racing Purposes', etcetera. This book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of John Henry Walsh.

This fascinating volume contains four lectures delivered by Annie Besant at the twenty-fourth anniversary meeting of the Theosophical Society at Adyar, Madras, in 1899. This collection of essays will appeal to those with an interest in the lore of Hinduism, especially those interested in Avatâras, or 'avatars', which are representations of Hindu deities in different forms. The chapters of this book include: 'What is an Avatâra', 'The Source of and Need for Avatâras', 'Some Special Avatâras', and 'Shrî Krishna'. Annie Besant (1847 - 1933) was an influential British theosophist, activist, socialist, and writer who famously supported Irish and Indian self-rule. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this vintage book 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.

Nanda Devi is the highest mountain in India and was the highest mountain summited for twenty years before Edmund Hilary climbed Mt. Everest. This is a thrilling and often heart stopping account of the attempts and many failures to climb this sacred mountain. Written by 'Bill' Tilman, one of the most famous names in mountaineering and all round adventurer extraordinaire, this book is a must for anyone with a love of adventure and the great outdoors. 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 fantastic travel book for the keen walker wishing to explore some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in northern England.

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 fantastic book contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of bee keeping, focusing mainly on queens and how to rear, introduce, and breed them. Written in simple, plain language and profusely-illustrated with helpful diagrams, these carefully-selected articles will be of considerable utility to those with a practical interest in bee keeping and related subjects. Contents Include: "Queen Rearing", "Queen And Drone Raising", "Queen Rearing", "Hive For Rearing Queen Bees Queen-Rearing In Nature", "Queen-Rearing. Artificial Methods", "Queen-Rearing On A Larger Scale", "Rearing And Introducing Queens", "Raising Queen Bees - How To Introduce A Queen", 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 bee keeping.

This book contains a collection of articles on bee-keeping, with information on the interaction between bees and plants, general hive management, natural history of the honey bee, and much more besides. Written in clear, concise language and profusely illustrated, these articles will be of much practical value to existing or prospective bee-keepers. The compendium makes for a worthy addition to any collection of bee-keeping literature. The chapters of this book include: 'A Practical Treatise on the Hive and Honey Bee'; 'Bees and Beekeeping - A Plain and Practical Work'; 'The American Bee Keeper's Manual'; 'The Bee Keepers Guide - Or Manual of the Apiary'; 'The Bee Walk - Being the Romance and Practice of Bee Keeping'; etcetera. We are proud to be republishing this volume, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee-keeping.

This antique book contains a concise yet comprehensive guide to the various ailments common to bees, with information on their causes, treatment, and prevention. Written in clear, concise language and full of interesting and practicable information, this text will prove invaluable for the bee-keeper, and makes for a great addition to collections of bee-keeping literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this text in an affordable modern edition. It comes complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee-keeping.

This book contains a collection of articles on the monthly and seasonal work to be done by the beekeeper, with information on the general management of bees, the fundamentals of bee-keeping, the natural history of the bee... and much more. Although old, much of the information contained herein is timeless, and will be of as much use to the modern reader as it was to those contemporary with the original publication of this book. The articles of this collection include: 'A Complete Guide to the Mystery and Management of Bees', 'A Practical Treatise on the Hive and the Honey Bee', 'Dzierzon's Rational Bee Keeping', 'The American Bee Keeper's Manual', 'The Bee Keepers Guide to the Movable Comb Hives', 'The Bee Keeper's Guide' etcetera. We are proud to republish this antiquarian volume, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee keeping.

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.

This book contains a classic article on the patterns used in quilt making in southern Wales and Northern England. A fascinating exploration of the history of British quilting history, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the development of the textiles industry, and would make for an worthy addition to any collection. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on quilting.

This scarce text contains an interesting and comprehensive guide pertaining to the colourful history of quilting in England. The definitive guide on the subject, this scarce book will greatly appeal to anyone with an interest in the topic of quilting and is a must-have for collectors of Marie Webster's work. This text has been elected for republication due to its historical and educational value, proudly republished here with a new introductory biography of the author. Marie Daugherty Webster ( 1859 - 1956) was a businesswoman, quilt designer, and the author of the first book on quilting in America, Quilts, Their Story, and How to Make Them (1915).

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This vintage book contains an anecdotal history of quilt making in England and Wales. An interesting and informative volume, it will appeal to those with an interest in the history of the British textiles industry, and would make for a valuable addition to collections of allied literature. This volume has been selected for modern republication due to its educational value to a modern audience. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on quilting.

Quilting can refer either to the process of creating a quilt or to the sewing of two or more layers of material together to make a thicker padded material. Typical quilting is done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material in the middle, and then the backing material. This classic volume explores the different names attributed to different types of quilt and patchwork, exploring in detail their individual histories and etymologies. With authentic photographs provided for each piece treated, this fantastic guide constitutes a must-have for modern readers with a keen interest in the history and evolution of quilting pasterns and techniques. Contents include: "Quilting", and "Quilt Names". 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 quilting.

Quilting can refer either to the process of creating a quilt or to the sewing of two or more layers of material together to make a thicker padded material. 'This vintage book contains a fascinating historical account of quilt-making in the middle ages. It explores the history and development of quilting during this time by looking at various remaining examples, providing authentic photographs, detailed descriptions, and other notable information for each piece treated This detailed volume will appeal to modern quilt-makers and historians alike, and it is not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Contents include: "Quilting", "Patchwork And Quilting During The Middle Ages", and "How The Hodja Lost His Quilt". 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 quilting.

This vintage book is a detailed and profusely illustrated guide to constructing model planes, trains, and boats. With useful information on everything from choosing materials to installing electrical systems, this is a volume that will appeal to serious model enthusiasts, and one that would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Indoor Monoplane", "Shifler-Smith Model", "Materials for the Model", "Tudor Morris Model", "Landing Gear", "the 'Santa Maria'", "A Hal Model", "'Sea Scout' Racing Yacht Model", "Setting up a Model Railway", "Operating a Model Railway System", etc. This volume has been elected for modern publication due to its instructional value, and is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on making models.

This vintage book is a complete and illustrated guide to making telescopes and magic lanterns, with information on tools and materials, helpful tips, simple directions, and much more. Written in clear, plain language and designed for the novice, this is a volume that will appeal to those with an interest in metal-craft and engineering, and one that would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume has been selected for modern republication due to its timeless instructional value, and is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.

This vintage book is a concise and novice-friendly guide to designing and building your own puppet theatre. With simple diagrams and clear instructions, this volume is ideal for the novice puppeteer, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "A Home-made Fairyland", "Some Details of Scenic Composition", "The Cyclorama", "Screen Sets", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume has been elected for modern publication due to its instructional value, and is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on puppets and marionettes.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.