Barton Press imprint: 9 books

The Balochi people and language is spread from the coast of Iran to the interior of Pakistan. There are few written sources of their tribal legends and folklore. M. Longworth Dames brings together his wealth of knowledge on tribal language and culture, as a member of the esteemed folklore society...

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 1900's 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 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 text contains a wonderful little guide to the designing and making of vintage wooden boxes. Complete with strep-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams, this text constitutes a comprehensive and accessible manual perfect for beginners and is sure to be of interest to discerning woodworkers....

“The Fiddler's Nurser” is a classic guide to playing the violin written for beginners an young players. It contains a collection of simple music compositions for violin, presented as clear sheet music perfect for annotations and notes. Each piece has some helpful information including where to...

This vintage text contains a detailed article on growing fruit, with a particular focus on growing damsons and plums. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable tips and simple instructions, this text constitutes a must-have for anyone with an interest in growing plums or damsons, and would make...

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.

“Bambi, a Life in the Woods” is a 1923 novel by Austrian author Felix Salten. The story follows the life of a dear called Bambi from his birth, through his childhood and the death of his mother, to finding a mate, learning his father’s lessons, and discovering the dangers posed by human beings....