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This fascinating text contains the memoirs of Ford Madox Ford, originally published in 1911, and dedicated to his young children. Not only is this book a wonderful insight into the life of a seminal English writer, but it is also an entertaining and engaging read, masterfully written by one of the...

The Pekingese - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken from a comprehensive range of books,...

Walter Crane (1845-1915) was one of the earliest contributors to children's literature and one of the most influential illustrators in the development of children's colour picture books. Crane began working for Edmund Evans in 1864 producing bright, colourful books which revolutionised the type of...

Originally published in 1923. The author was a well known early cartoonist and book illustrator. Contents Include : Originality In Pen Drawing And Design To My Fellow Students Various Methods and Various Means A Few Hints To Special Artists A Few Hints To Lady Students A Little Captious Criticism...

Self-help books aim to help the reader with problems, offering them clear and effective guidance on how obstacles can be passed and solutions found—especially with regard to common issues and day-to-day life. Such books take their name from the 1859 best-selling “Self-Help” by Samuel Smiles,...

The Saluki - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken from a comprehensive range of books, many...

This story, 'The House That Jack Built', was was one of the first two books illustrated by Caldecott and was originally published in 1878 as part of Caldecott's 'Picture Books' series. These were published in pairs, every year, from 1878 until his death in 1886. Randolph Caldecott was one of the most...

Originally published in London, 1927. The author was a well known craftsman and wrote several books on design and craftwork. Contents Include : Types of Leather and Decoration Thonging and Making Up, Press Studs, etc Stencilling, Modelling and Embossing Carved or Cut Work, Staining, Colouring, Inlaying,...

Originally published in the 1930s, this is an exhaustively detailed and practical guide to bottling and preserving every type of meat, veg, fruit and liquid you can think of. Still of great practical use in today's kitchen. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and...

Thirty Years with Fighting Dogs (Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic - American Pit Bull Terrier) Originally published 1935, USA, this is a reprint of a fascinating historical document about fighting dogs. The original is very rare, expensive and much sought after by dogmen and collectors, both for its...

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

THE ITALIAN GREYHOUND - A DOG ANTHOLOGY gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken from each of the following books, all of them...

Originally published in 1848, this book was so well received by sportsmen and dog owners alike, that several more editions were published in ensuing years. All of these early editions are now very scarce and increasingly hard to find. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS has now republished the fifth, revised and enlarged...

Originally published in Edinburgh 1892. One of the most important books dealing with the noble breed of Scottish Deerhound. The illustrated contents include detailed chapters on: The Supposed Origin of Dogs From Various Past and Present Day Authorities - Various Theories Respecting the Original Scottish...