Hesperides Press imprint: 151 books

When the War was still raging in Europe, and black-out came down soon after sunset, there was really very little to talk about that gave one real satisfaction but Food and especially "What I Should Like to Eat Now". In the middle of an entrancing conversation with an old friend about what we had most...

This antiquarian volume contains a fascinating treatise on pantheism, with information on its history, significance, variations, and much more. Written in clear, understandable language and full of insightful information on the subject, this book is a must-read for those with an interest in pantheism,...

In this text, the whole structure of analysis is built up from the foundations. The only things assumed at the outset are the rules of logic and the usual properties of the natural numbers, and with these two exceptions all the proofs in the text rest on the axioms and theorems proved earlier. Nevertheless...

This vintage book contains an introductory guide to sea fishing, being a practical book on fishing from the shore, rocks, or piers. This easy-to-digest guide is full of handy tips and useful illustrations, making it ideal for beginners with an interest in sea fishing. Although old, the information...

This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive treatise on the topic of public finance, with information on taxation, employment, wages, and much more. This is a text that will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in the history and development of modern economical practices, and will...

A historical text about a fascinating period in Indian history, written for the keen amateur historian.

An in-depth history of Russia's involvement in Asia. Dallin escaped from Russia at an early age and studied its global policies for the rest of his life. A book that is a must read for any keen amateur historian or student of modern history.

This vintage book contains a fascinating and detailed guide to constructing ships in bottles, with information on technique, materials and tools, rigging, and much more. Complete with simple, clear instructions and handy, detailed illustrations, this book is ideal for those with an interest in making...

An excellent book on a topic rarely explained, Practical Groundsmanship will be the greatest possible assistance to all who have a responsibility of turf upkeep, from the park-keeper to the groundsman of the smallest local sports club. Contents Include : The Presentation of Groundsmanship; Cricket;...

That there is a very great necessity for a popularly written book on Natural Healing—or Nature Cure, as it is called—in this disease–ridden world of ours has been only too obvious to the writer for several years. The present volume may be taken, therefore, as his attempt to meet this long-felt...

One object we had in initiating this study was to provide a convenient reference book for anthropologists. We also hope that it will be a contribution to the discipline of comparative politics. We feel sure that the first object has been attained, for the societies described are representative of...

Originally published in 1938, this is book is a comprehensive manual of rugby technique and tactics. Well illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams, this still contains much of practical use to the modern reader. Contents Include: Individual Practice; Dribbling; Tackling; Kicking; Passing;...

The depreciation of the mark of 1914-23, which is the subject of this work, is one of the outstanding episodes in the history of the twentieth century. Not only by reason of its magnitude but also by reason of its effects, it looms large on our horizon. It was the most colossal thing of its kind in...

This volume contains an extensive collection of poems by the famous Scottish writer Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson. This beautiful collection of poesy will appeal to a wide range of poetry lovers, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Stevenson's masterful work. The poems contained...