Holloway Press imprint: 7 books

American Furniture & Decoration Colonial & Federal is Edward Stratton Holloway's illustrated manual on Colonial and Federal furniture and decoration, it was first published in 1928. Holloway was born in Ashland, Greene County, New York in 1859. He attended Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts between...

William James (1842-1910) was an American philosopher and psychologist who had trained as a physician. He was the first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States. The seven papers brought together in this volume provide an introduction to the philosophy of William James. The first...

This vintage instructional manual is perfect for the leatherwork novice and enthusiast alike. Originally written by Eleonore E. Bang as part of The Beacon Handicraft Series, it introduces tools, cutting patterns and preparatory techniques for creatively working with leather, in a simple and informative...

This unusual early work on 'Flat Earth Theory' was originally published in 1901. It comprises a comprehensive series of essays which use scripture, reason and fact to (attempt to) prove that the earth is not a planet. The text makes for an entertaining and informative read, providing a wonderful insight...

A fascinating first hand account of an American's life in Nazi occupied Rome, from the Italian declaration of war in 1940 to the brutal battles staged throughout Italy, battles such as Monte Casino and Anzio. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now...

This book contains a detailed guide to the materials, frames, and tools necessary to successful lampshade making. Complete with a wealth of information and detailed images, this text is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in embracing the exciting world of lampshade making as a hobby....

The biography of an American pioneer of medical surgery, Physick was responsible for huge advances during his lifetime, designing several new instruments and one of the first people to commonly use autopsy as a regular means of observation. A fascinating biography of a man who brought American medicine into the Enlightened age.