Holyoake Press imprint: 10 books

The object of this work is to familiarize young students with the legends which form the staple of mediaeval literature. While they may owe more than is apparent at first sight to the classical writings of the palmy days of Greece and Rome, these legends are very characteristic of the people who told...

This book contains a classic guide to farm blacksmithing. Blacksmithing is an invaluable skill for the farmer, allowing him or her to produce and maintain whatever tools and materials they might require in the day-to-day running of their farm. With simple, step-by-step instructions coupled with detailed...

“The Pig Farmer's Veterinary Book” is a complete and comprehensive handbook on the various illnesses and ailments that are commonly found in pigs. It provides detailed information on how to spot and diagnose them, as well as how they should be treated and ultimately avoided. This classic guide...

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.

Pigeon Racing by Dr. Herbert R. Axelrod contains all the information that a budding fancier needs! Extract from the book: "There has probably been more written on feeding than on any other subject related to pigeons. This has always been the most controversial subject. This chapter will give...

This early work on apple cultivation is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains a wealth of information on soil, apple varieties, pests and much more. This is a fascinating work and highly recommended for the amateur fruit grower. Many of the earliest books, particularly...

Raymond Pierre Paul Westerling, nicknamed the Turk, was a Dutch military officer of the KNIL (Royal Netherlands East Indies Army). He is famous for leading the massacre Westerling (1946-1947) in South Sulawesi and experiment APRA coup in Bandung , West Java . The original French version 'Mes aventures...

This early work on dentistry is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains details on professional ethics and jurisprudence for the dentist. This is a fascinating work and thoroughly recommended for dentists and dental students. Many of the earliest books, particularly those...

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 historic guide for young women who may not have understood the changes their bodies would go through during and after pregnancy. A fascinating read for any fan of medical history, an interesting window on the past and how things have changed.