Home Farm Books imprint: 175 books

Originally published in the early 1930s. The illustrated contents contain chapters on: History of the New Forest Referring Chiefly to Sport - Folklore - Traditions - Superstitions - Fox Hunting - Otter Hunting - Shooting - Badger Digging - The Buckhounds - Hare Hunting - The Modern Forest etc. Many...

Originally published in the early 1900s. The illustrated contents include: Schoolmen and Herbalists - The Wonderful World of the Microscope - Science at Court: Buffon and Reaumur - Linnaeus and His Life Work - The Great Field Trips - Lamarck - Georges Cuvier - Bartram and Michaux - Wilderness Birdsmen;...

Originally published in the 1930s. The author was a Romany who spent many years of his life under the open sky and living off the land. This book will prove of great interest to hunters, ramblers, and campers. Contents Include: General Hints Clothing Pitching Camp Hammocks Equipment Food and Outdoor...

Originally published in 1884. A detailed history of some of the great inventors and inventions of the world. Contents Include Phineas Pett : Begginers of English Shipbuilding Francis Pettit Smith : Practical Introducer of the Screw Propeller John Harrison : Inventer of the Marine Chronometer John...

A Book of Famous Ships By Smith, C., Fox Originally published in 1924. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions,...

Originally published London 1929. A detailed history of the Devil in all his forms. Includes much content on magic, paganism and early Wicca practices. Contents Include: Early Belief. The Power of Magic. Magicians and Priests. Horned God of the West. Witch God and Devil. The Evolved Magician. Herne...

"Farming" is a comprehensive guide to farming, with chapters on every aspect including how to grow a range of vegetable produce, keeping all manner of livestock, maintaining machinery, common problems and pitfalls, making a profit, etc. Although old, this vintage handbook contains a wealth...

This is a 1919 biography of the author's grandfather, William Smith. It explores the life of this traditional English potter-turned-farmer in nineteenth-century rural England. Highly recommended for those with an interest in English life in the nineteenth century. Contents include: “Farnborough”,...

"How to Care for the Feet of your Horses and Mules" was originally published with the indention of helping farmers get more work from their farm animals by keeping them in better physical condition. This timeless volume contains a range information and suggestions that will be of utility...

Originally published in the early 1900s. The book was written to assist Choral Conductors and Choirmasters, though its scope is not limited to these, as many of the principles embodied in the illustrated text are applicable to Soloists as well as to Orchestral and Military Conductors.Contents Include:...

“Secrets of Some Wiltshire Housewives” is a 1927 book of recipes collected from members of the Wiltshire Woman's Institute. From mushroom chutney to sloe gin, this fantastically-diverse assortment of recipes will appeal to all with a love of cooking, and they would make for worthy additions in...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to beekeeping, with information on starting a hive, hive management, swarming, harvesting honey, seasonal preparations, and much more. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable information, this timeless volume is highly recommended for the modern...

Originally published in London 1933, the author of this book had over forty years experience in breeding and showing pedigree cats. She offers sound advice on: housing, feeding, breeding, maternity, neuters, sex control, stud sires, home treatment of ailments, veterinary notes, English methods of...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to staining and polishing wood, with information on enamelling, varnishing, and other methods of finishing. Complete with simple instructions and a catalogue of useful recipes, this volume is highly recommended for anyone with a practical interest in wood...