Home Farm Books imprint: 175 books
by Wildair
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2017
"Rational Horse-Shoeing" is a detailed handbook on farriery first published in 1912. Within in, all aspects of horse shoeing are covered, including common ailments and their cure and prevention. The information is laid out in an accessible way, with detailed diagrams and illustrations helping...
by William Miles
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2017
First published in 1863, this book is a comprehensive guide to shoeing horses, with chapters on anatomy, diseases and ailments, general maintenance, avoiding common problems, and much more. This profusely-illustrated volume contains a wealth of timeless information, and it will appeal to both modern...
by F. Tuffnell
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2017
"The Gentleman's Pocket-Farrier" is a concise and accessible handbook for horse owners, with chapters on everything from preparing for a journey to general care and management, treating ailments, and more. This vintage book will appeal to those with an interest in equestrianism, and it would...
Haney's Horse Shoers' Manual
A Practical Guide to Horse Shoeing in its Different Varieties Including Preparation of the Foot, Choice and Preparation of Shoes, Fitting, Filing, Nailing, Etc. To Which is Added Youatt's Treatise on the Diseases of the Horses Foot
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2017
This book contains a detailed and comprehensive guide to horseshoeing, first published in 1883. Profusely illustrated and full of timeless, practical information information, "Haney's Horse Shoers' Manual" will appeal to modern farriers and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage equestrian...
by David Roberge
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2017
"The Foot of the Horse" is a detailed, vintage guide to farriery, with a special focus on diseases and ailments that effect the foot. It has chapters on everything from ligament injuries to pointing, and will appeal to those with a practical interest in farriery or equestrianism. Contents...
by Robert G. Hodgson
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to breeding rabbits for profit, with information on selection, housing, feeding, marketing, and more. Highly-accessible and full of useful information, this timeless book will be of considerable utility to the modern reader with an interest in rabbit...
by G. H. Raley
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2016
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.
by Eleanour Sinclair Rohde
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2018
“The Story of the Garden” provides a detailed history of the garden, exploring its origins and development throughout the ages. Contents include: “The Traditional Influence of Ancient Garden Lore”, “The Mediaeval Garden”, “The Tudor Age”, “Stuart Times”, “French and Dutch Influences”,...
by Beeton Isabella
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2017
This vintage book contains a complete guide to trees and their management, with information on growing and maintaining a variety of trees in many different situations. Profusely illustrated and full of timeless, practical information, "Tree Culture and Management" will be of considerable utility to...
by Charles Harrison
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2017
This volume contains a complete guide to bee-keeping, with information on setting up, general management, diseases, common problems, increasing yields, and much more. "The Book of the Honey Bee" is highly recommended for both beginners and seasoned keepers alike, and it would make for a fantastic...
by Free Lance
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2017
First published in 1880, this vintage book contains a series of papers on the subject of riding horses on roads, with chapters on avoiding accidents, proper care and maintenance of both horse and carriage, trips for horse control, notes on shoeing, and much more. "Horses and Roads" will appeal to...
by WM. J. Moore
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2017
This is a comprehensive handbook for farriers, with a special focus on shoeing "trotting" and "pacing" horses. A timeless guide full of step-by-step instructions and handy tips, this volume will be of utility to modern equestrians and those with a practical interest in farriery. Contents include:...
The Sheep-Dog - Judging and Conduct of Trials and the Art of Breaking-in
A Comprehensive and Practical Text-Book Dealing with the System of Judging Sheep-Dog Trials in New Zealand and Type on the Show Bench, and with the General Management and Conduct of Trials
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2017
This book contains a detailed guide to the sheep-dog, being a handbook on the system of judging sheep-dog trails in New Zealand and the art of breaking-in and working sheep-dogs. "The Sheep-Dog" also contains a wealth of useful and practical information relating to the maintenance of collies, making...
by Charles Collins
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2017
First published in 1895, this vintage book offers the reader a beginner-friendly guide to growing plants in greenhouses and under glass. Written in simple, plain language and profusely-illustrated, this step-by-step guide is ideal for novice gardeners with an interest in greenhouses, and it would...