Candler Press imprint: 11 books

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.

“Treatment of Mare in Foal and with Foal” is a classic guide to managing and caring for a mare before and after it gives birth to a foal. It deals with every aspect of this period, offering the reader guidance on how to properly calculate the event and successfully manage both mother and baby....

This is American Naturalist John Burroughs' 1902 biography of John James Audubon. John James Audubon (1785 – 1851) was an American ornithologist, painter, and naturalist. He was a prolific writer on the subject of birds, and his book “The Birds of America” (1827) is commonly hailed as being...

Edvard Hagerup Grieg (1843 – 1907) was a Norwegian pianist and composer. Today, he is generally considered to be one of the leading composers of the Romantic era, his music constituting part of the classical canon worldwide. He famously incorporated and developed Norwegian folk music in his compositions,...

INTRODUCTION - In a letter which I received from Lawrence on the day of his fatal accident, he wrote, Most children are fed up with the war and the inclination among its survivors to treat it as a matter of significance. I sympathize with them the last war is always a bore for the next generation....

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 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.

Albert Payson Terhune was a keen dog breeder and here is his collection of famous dogs throughout history, a wonderful series of stories taken from historical documents.

This early work of juvenile fiction by Jacob Abbott was originally published in 1904. Along with many of Abbott's popular works, such as 'The Rollo Series', this publication is designed to entertain and morally inform the young reader.

The whip and the stick has been used for much of human history, this fascinating history reveals why corporal punishment seems to be such a common thing among all cultures through much of recorded history.

This vintage book contains a detailed article on establishing an orchard, and includes notes on ploughing, planning, and planting. Written in clear, simple language and profusely illustrated, this step-by-step guide is ideal for those with little previous experience, and will be of considerable utility...