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This book contains a classic article on the subject of quilting, being an exploration of its history, popularity, development, traditions, and influence. this illustrated article is worthy of a place in any collection, and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the history of the textile industry. 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 antiquarian book contains an illustrative guide to wiring a dolls house for electricity. Written in simple, plain language and full of useful diagrams and handy tips, this volume is ideal for those with an interest in model building, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. The chapters of this book include: "Power Supply", "Mains Transformer", "Fitting and Connecting the Transformer", "What a Transformer Does", "Materials Required", "Small Doll's House, Two Floors", "Medium Doll's House, Four Rooms", "Large Doll's House", "Twelve or more Lights", 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 doll houses.

This vintage book is a detailed guide to making toys for children, with instructions for making toy animals out of papier mache and fairground rides from wood. With step-by-step instructions and a wealth of invaluable information, this book is highly recommended for those with an interest in making their own toys, and would make for a lovely addition to the family bookshelf. Contents include: "Papier Mache", "The Fair", and "The Large Roundabout". 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, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history on toys.

This classic book contains a photographic guide to the history of the oriental and occidental shadow puppet theatre, and will prove to be a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in the subject.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.

Authored by various experts, these vintage books reveal how to create traditional British sweets, long-loved by young and old, and are sure to delight anyone with an interest in old-time confectionary. This edition features a variety of delicious nougat recipes, including caramel, maple and popcorn flavours, in addition to nougat paste, hard nougat and classic nougatines. Full contents: Confectionery - The Making of Nougats - Caramel Nougat - French Nougat - Maple Nougat - Nougat Montelimart - Nougat With Chopped Walnuts - Norwegian Nougat - Nougat Paste - Popcorn Nougat - Nougats - Rules for Making Hard Nougat - Hard Nougat - Nougatines - Nougat Wafers - Nougat Baskets - for the Baskets - Method of Moulding - Filling the Baskets - to Finish Soft Nougat - Cutting and Wrapping Soft Nougat - French Cream Nougat - Chocolate Cream Nougat - Californian Nougat - Soft Cherry Nougat - Maple Nougat - Neapolitan Nougat - Nougat De Montelimart. We are republishing this charming, classic text in a high quality, affordable edition, complete with a newly written introduction.

Authored by various experts, this vintage series of books reveals how to create traditional British sweets, long-loved by young and old, and is sure to delight anyone with an interest in old-time confectionary. This edition addresses the boiled sweet, from the acid drop and peppermint twist to lemon barley sugar and the honey drop. Full contents: Confectionery - Boiled Sweets - Coating Syrup - Caramel Syrup - Acid Drops - Barley Sugar - Cocoanut Drops - Edinburgh Rock - Lozenges - Twist - Peppermint Twist - Rainbow Twist - Peppermint Drops - Rose Rock - Victoria, Alexandria, and Albertrocks, Etc. - Horehound or Montpellier Drops - Horehound Candy - Lemon Barley Sugar - Barley Sugar Drops - Honey Drops - Clove, Brown Acid, Black Jack, Etc. - White Acid, Rose Acid, Sticks, Etc. - Small Bulls' Eyes and Nelson Balls. We are republishing this charming, classic text in a high quality, affordable edition, complete with a newly written introduction.

Common Edible And Poisonous Mushrooms Of South-eastern Michigan is a portable handy field guide containing a number of helpful pictures. Written by Alexander H. Smith who was an American mycologist known for his extensive contributions to the taxonomy and phylogeny of the higher fungi. This early work by Alexander H. Smith was first published in 1938 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction.

In Mushroom Growing - A Practical Manual the author concentrates on the methods involved in the commercial culturing of mushrooms. He draws upon a wealth of personal knowledge in this field. This early work by R. L. O. Jackson is now republished with a brand new introduction.

Mushrooms of the Great Lakes region: the fleshy, leathery, and woody fungi of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and the southern half of Wisconsin and of Michigan by Verne Ovid Graham. The author with help of many others, has examined hundreds of specimens over a period of years. The softer forms, not easily compared with dried specimens, were repeatedly identified and their characteristics checked against the best available descriptions. In many cases additional, field notes, helpful for identification, have been included with the descriptions. This early work by Verne Ovid Graham was first published in 1944 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction.

The "Field Book Of Common Mushrooms - With A Key To Identification Of The Gilled Mushroom And Directions For Cooking Those That Are Edible" by William Sturgis Thomas is designed to assist persons who are interested in mushrooms in identifying some of the species of gilled fungi found growing in fields, woods and dooryards. Dr. Thomas has brought together in condensed and usable form descriptions of 128 species, compiled from Peck, Murrill, Atkinson, Kauffman and other recognised authorities, in many cases from publications now out of print. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations from the well known artist Miss Mary E. Eaton of the New York Botanical Garden. This early work by William Sturgis Thomas was first published in 1928 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction.