Rowlands Press imprint: 12 books

This vintage book contains a fascinating account of a six week-long tour through France, Switzerland, Germany, and Holland, written by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Also including letters describing a sail round the lake of Geneva and of the Glaciers of Chamouni, this fascinating and wonderfully-written account...

This early work by Charlotte Perkins Gilman was originally published in 1935. It is the autobiography of the American sociologist, novelist and poet who is best remembered for her semi-autobiographical short story 'The Yellow Wallpaper'.

This guide will appeal to the lawn lover and groundsman alike. It is illustrated with black and white photographs. Contents Include: Introduction; Turf Grasses; Preparation of the Soil before Seeding or Sodding; Sowing down a Lawn; Preparing a Lawn from Sods; The Maintenance of Lawns; Turf for Bowls,...

The aim of this book is to present a complete and entertaining account of Grecian and Roman mythology in such a manner that the student will appreciate its great influence upon literature and art. These myths, an inexhaustible fund of inspiration for the poets and artists of the past, have also inspired...

This book is a collection of vintage articles on model boat building, with information on tools and equipment, instructions for fitting engines, tips for sailing and racing, and more. Detailed and profusely illustrated, this volume is recommended for the serious model boat enthusiast and is not to...

The author of this little book, Madame Marguerite Maury, is a lady of much experience in the teaching of Radiesthesia and in the practice of the art, particularly in its medical application. For many years she was a fully trained nurse and later took up massage in which she obtained conspicuously...

Contained within this antique book is a simple and concise guide to some of the most useful and simple joining methods used in woodworking. A great guide for beginners, this text includes a wealth of detailed diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions, making it perfect for those with little previous...

This vintage text contains a comprehensive guide to producing a play, and is intended for dramatists, dramatic critics, and the general public. It explores what transformations a play must go through before it may flourish, and contains a wealth of interesting and invaluable information on the subject....

Originally published 1930's. A well illustrated compendium of the famous Harry Houdini's magic tricks and illusions. All explained in detail.Many of the earliest magic books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing...

Rural sports are full of odd customs and etiquette and hunting is no exception. This helpful guide will let you navigate the minefield of dress and riding technique including a small guide to the language of the hunt.

“Raising Chickens Made Easy” is a classic guide to poultry farming aimed at part-time food producers with gardens or small plots of land. This accessible and beginner-friendly guide will of considerable utility to modern readers with an interest in keeping chickens for pleasure of profit. Contents...

This early work by Anna Katharine Green was originally published in 1901 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'One of My Sons' is one of Green's novels of crime and mystery. Anna Katharine Green was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA in 1846. She aspired to be a writer from a...