Obscure Press imprint: 159 books

The Life Of Fred Archer By E . M . Humphris. A biography of England's most famous jockey. Preface - "The author has flatteringly asked me to write a preface to this book on the famous Fred Archer, and as I knew him well and saw him ride a vast number of his races it gives me great pleasure to...

Korea's Fight for Freedom Originally published in 1920, this is an exhaustive examnation of Korea's struggle for freedom from oppressive Japanese rule. 'In this book I describe the struggle of an ancient people towards liberty. I tell of a Mongol nation, roughly awakened from its long sleep, under...

Toxophilus -The School Of Shooting (History of Archery Series) Roger Ascham This work comprises of two books combined together: The First Book of the School of Shooting and The Second Book of the School of Shooting. They are written in the form of a dialogue between Toxophilus 'A lover of the bow'...

Originally published in 1825, this book contains volume three of the 'History of Materialism and Critique of Its Present Importance', and will prove to be a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in philosophy. Many of these earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before,...

Originally published in 1907, this little volume presents M. Maeterlinck in a new character, not as a dramatist, but as a philosopher and an aesthetician. It is some sort of an 'apology' for his theatre. He visualises and synthesises his ideas of life and seems most anxious to share these thoughts...

Originally published in 1893. Author: Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Language: English Keywords:Aurangzeb, Emperor of Hindustan, 1618-1707 India -- Kings and rulers Biography Mogul Empire India -- History 1526-1765 Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before,...

A Candid History of the Jesuits By McCabe, Joseph Originally published in 1913, this is an exhaustive examination of the history of the Jesuit society, based on original Jesuit documents. It affords a truthful picture of the dramatic fortunes of the Society during nearly four centuries, and some insight...

Originally published in 1886. Author: Henry George Language: English Keywords: Social Sciences (Economics) Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Originally published in 1910. Author: Herbert Spencer Language: English Keywords: Philosophy Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Originally published in 1912, this fascinating book contains stories of the many 'Dartmoor Legends'. Contents include: The Magic Mist; The Vengeance of Belus; The Bards of the Wood of Wistman; The Story of the Spinners Rock; The Golden Maze; The Legend of the Grey Wethers; The Nymph Tamara; The Wrath...

Originally published in 1912. Contents include: Table of Cases Cited - Table of Statutes Cited - Table of Rules and Orders Cited - An Action At Law - Matters to be Considered before Writ - Indorsement on Writ - Procedure Under Order XIV - Proceeding to Trial Without Pleadings - Summons for Directions...

Originally published in 1912. Author: Norman Angel Language: English Keywords: Social Sciences Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This rare little book was first published in 1836. Only a handful of the original editions remain, and are now extremely costly. OBSCURE PRESS has republished this classic work in a high quality, modern edition, using the original text and artwork. The author remains unknown, but from his manner of...

Originally published in 1909. The accounts here of Sir Neville Chamberlain's most successful campaigns are drawn from his own official reports, his private letters to his sister at home and contemporary narratives. It does not go into any details about his later years but focuses solely on his skill...