Johnson Press imprint: 9 books

Originally published in 1920, The Geste of Duke Jocelyn is one of a series of romantic novels by the English author and leading light of the Regency romantic genre, Jeffery Farnol. The plot follows the adventures of Duke Jocelyn who masquerades as a court jester in order to win the heart of Yolande....

This vintage book contains Sir Thomas Malory’s 1485 reworking of the King Arthur legend, “Le Morte Darthur”. It is the most famous work of Arthurian literature in the English language and constitutes a must-read for those with an interest in the legendary tale. Contents include: “From the...

James Whitcomb Riley (1849 –1916) was an American writer, poet, and best selling author. During his lifetime he was known as the "Hoosier Poet" and "Children's Poet" for his dialect works and his children's poetry respectively. The contents of this beautiful book include: Little...

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 vintage book contains Charles Chiniquy’s 1884 autobiography, “Fifty Years In The Church Of Rome”. Charles P. Chiniquy (1809 – 1899) was a Canadian Catholic priest who converted to Presbyterianism. This eye-opening account of Chiniquy’s time spent as a priest in the Catholic Church is...

This book combines the knowledge and experience of the members of the instructional staff of the Abrams School of Aerial Surveying and Photo Interpretation. Aerial mapping and reconnaissance had become vital by the middle of the second world war, this is an instructional guide compiling all of the...

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.

Learn to make beautiful old fashioned lingerie. This book is illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. Contents Include: Equipment, Materials, Cutting Out; Details of Stitchery and Seams; Openings; Edges; Decoration. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before....

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.