Marcel Press imprint: 10 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.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

First published in 1943, “The Farming Ladder” aims to explain how the reader may start and maintain a successful and profitable farm in the easiest way possible, without requiring a great deal of special knowledge or skills. With original ideas and a wealth of helpful tips, this is a volume not...

"As We Were Saying" is a 1891 essay by American writer Charles Dudley Warner. Charles Dudley Warner (September 12, 1829 - October 20, 1900) was an American novelist and essayist. He was a close friend of Mark Twain, and co-authored "The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today" with him. Other...

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.

The pages of this book provide, in the simplest language, hints and advice, and moves to practice to enable you to beat your friends or be able to stand up to the expert. Not only will you surprise your friends, you'll surprise yourself.

This vintage text contains three essays by Bronislaw Malinowski on the theory of functionalism. The first essay stipulates that anthropology can be viewed in a scientific manner, and offers insights into culture, human nature, and the ideal object of study. The other essays in this collection further...

This book is part of a series on historical female figures. It features Baroness Dudevant who was best known by her pseudonym George Sand. She was the first female writer to become famous in France and was as well known for her novels, plays and essays as for her Bohemian lifestyle. She perfectly typified French Romantic Idealism.

This antiquarian volume contains Ford Madox Hueffer's treatise "The Spirit of the People - An Analysis of the English Mind". This fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the 'English mentality' is highly recommended for those with an interest in sociology and psychology, and would...

This early work of fiction is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains the story of Davie Pepper, one of the Five Little Peppers created by Margaret Sidney. This is a lovely work and is thoroughly recommended for any fans of the Five Little Peppers Series. Many of the earliest...