Skinner Press imprint: 8 books

This classic book contains the biography of Sir Thomas Aquinas, who was an Italian Dominican Priest of the Roman Catholic Church, influential philosopher and theologian of scolasticism. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and...

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 unusual book, containing an impressive variety of coin tricks, is sure to delight young and old alike. Its 57 pages contain a wealth of anecdote on a variety of tricks and stunts that are guaranteed to liven up your dinner party. Extensively illustrated with black and white explanatory drawings...

Originally published in 1897, "The Flourishing Of Romance And The Rise Of Allegory" is a fascinating treatise by English writer George Saintsbury on Romance. Contents include: "The function of Latin", "Chansons De Geste", "The Matter of Britain", "Antiquity...

"Not only do we need to know what agriculture is, but the relative importance of its parts". The Principles of Agriculture is an extensively comprehensive handbook covering absolutely everything necessary for success in agriculture, written by one of the most knowledgeable practitioners of his time:...

This book discovers the key through which entry may be made into new approaches which Mr. Mead brings to the study of the movements of thought and also to his original, sometimes obtuse, contributions to the philosophic thought. It provides a great overview of the most important philosophers of the 19th Century in a simple and accessible language.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.