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This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This book will prove of great use to the budding juggler. Containing a wealth of information and anecdote about the skill, its 40 pages are extensively illustrated with black and white explanatory drawings and diagrams to guide the beginner. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s...

A helpful and easy to follow guide to building your own shed or sun house. Full of illustrations, including an introductory essay on woodworking.

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.

First published in 1931, “Raphael's Horary Astrology” is a vintage guide to predicting the future using astrology. It contains chapters on a broad range of related subjects, but focuses on divining the answers to a variety of questions ranging from 'how long shall I live?' to 'when should I sell...

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 wonderful collection of recipes from Yorkshire, including puddings, jams, chutneys and much more. 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 beginner’s guide to tarot cards will prove of great interest to all those interested in the ancient art of fortune telling. Its 94 pages contain a wealth of information and anecdote. With a history of the practice, and methods used by the greatest diviners. This book contains classic material...

The Degree of Royal Ark Mariner, although worked under the aegis of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons, and requiring every candidate to be a Mark Master Mason, has no historical connection whatsoever with that Degree.

This volume contains a Catalogue of the Roman Medallions in the British Museum. The metal of each specimen is given, and its size in inches and tenths. The weight of all examples in gold and silver is stated in English grains. Tables for converting grains into grammes, and inches into millimètres,...

Learning to use the right type of joint for the project is a vital lesson any carpenter must learn, and this guide is the perfect companion for anybody with a passion for working with wood. Complete with an introductory essay on woodwork, full of illustrations and lots of tips and advice.

Chemistry at Home' is a wonderful book for anyone with an interest in the science, containing a wide collection of fascinating experiments with different materials, such as chalk and iron. It also contains formulas and recipes to make useful products such as glue and fly papers. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

In the middle of the main square of Chamonix stands the memorial erected to the Geneva naturalist Horace-Benedict de Saussure and to his guide. Although de Saussure was not actually the first person to reach the top of Mont Blanc, he and Balmat together gave the initial impetus to mountaineering and...

This handy little book is a step-by-step guide to making your own fishing rod and tackle from wood.