Herron Press imprint: 14 books

This vintage book contains an introductory guide to tailoring, including complete directions for drafting and pattern-making. With step-by-step instructions and many helpful tips, this volume is designed to introduce the beginner to dressmaking, and aims to walk the novice through the creation of...

First published in 1885, “The Purple Land” is a novel by Argentinian naturalist and author William Henry Hudson. It tells the story of a young Englishman called Richard Lamb who elopes with a teenage Argentinian girl to Uruguay. Once there, Lamb sets off to find work, but instead finds himself...

This vintage book contains a fantastic guide to gardening, concentrating on planting and propagating perennials. A Perennial is a plant that lives for longer than two years and grows to boom over the spring and summer, dies every autumn and winter, and then returns in the spring from its rootstock....

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 contains a lovely collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of cardigans for men. Full of designs in different styles and sizes, there is something to suit every taste and occasion. Including a 'Fair Isle' and a 'Blazer' cardigan, this book provides some wonderful additions...

This book contains a detailed guide to the equipment and tools necessary for proper hatmaking. The tools and equipment described within this text are the basic requirements of the milliner, and other tools not mentioned herein can be adopted when and where necessary. A brilliant text for amateur milliners...

Originally published in early 1900s. The detailed and illustrated contents include: Orgin and History - Clubs and Breeds - Standard - Shows - Famous Dogs - Management - Selection of Stock - Breeding - Training - Showing etc. Many of the earliest dog books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s...

This is a practical work on poultry breeding and feeding, by William Cook. It is specially adapted for cottagers, or those having limited space for keeping poultry, and the author has been successful in his endeavour to give plain and practical information, which will be of use to the amateur poultry...

This book contains Harold Bell Wright’s 1910 short story “The Uncrowned King”. It is a beautiful allegory about life, religion, and how we perceive it all. This fantastic volume would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf, and constitutes a must-read for fans of Wright’s work. Contents...

This antiquarian volume contains a detailed guide to fly-making. Written in plain, simple language and containing step-by-step instructions and a wealth useful information on the subject, this text will be of considerable utility to the modern fly-fisher, and would make for a great addition to collections...

This beginner-friendly handbook contains all the information necessary to begin making your own jewellery. With clear instructions and simple, helpful illustrations, “How to Make Modern Jewellery” is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in hand-making personal adornments. Contents “Simple...

Originally published in 1878, this classic book contains a wealth of information on the subject of making fireworks, and will prove to be a very interesting read for anyone with an interest in the history of the subject. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before,...

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 early, extensively illustrated works is a fascinating collection of stories from the period and still an interesting read today. Contents Include; Little Saint Elizabeth, The Story of Prince FairyFoot -Parts I, II, and III. The proud little grain of wheat, and, Behind the White Brick...... Many...