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Cherish the classic memories of the season with this collection of heartwarming Christmas stories for the whole family from various authors.

This book contains a collection of vintage hunting articles written by various authors. Including insightful anecdotes and instructional guides, this collection will appeal to all modern readers with an interest in hunting. Contents include: "The Finest Sport in the World. By A. Blayney Perceval",...

A republication of the 1897 edition. A study and interpretation of dreams including a key to various types of dreams.

The seventh volume is a collection of the strongest entries for the 2017 Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Award. This edition of the anthology continues the legacy of social and political activist, intellectual giant and writer Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje (1876–1932).The anthology is a truly democratic...

This book contains a wide selection of articles and anecdotes on the subject of game shooting. Contains many interesting chapters on the shooting of many different game birds including Grouse, Pheasant, Partridge, Quails, Woodcock and Snipe. A comprehensive view of rearing and management of various...

Collections of sermons by noted preachers of different periods are not an altogether uncommon contribution to literature. Italy, Germany, Holland, France, Great Britain and the United States have in this way furnished copious illustrations of the gifts of their illustrious preachers. Such treasures...

VINLAND, Claudia and Cabo de la Arenas have been but a few of the names given previously to Cape Cod. As far back as 985AD the Cape had been visited by the likes of Leif Eiriksson, although this is disputed, Giovanni da Verrazzano (1524AD), Estêvão Gomes (1525AD), Samuel de Champlain (1606AD), Bartholomew...

Captivate yourself with the charm of these 18 children’s Jataka Tales. Let their quaint humour and gentle earnestness teach your children the wholesome lessons of life, among them the duty of kindness to animals. The Jataka Tales contain deep truths, and are calculated to impress lessons...

JOHN RUSKIN has laid down some broad and simple rules which are especially applicable to DESIGN IN JEWELLERY AND FANS. He says, "Never encourage the manufacture of any article not absolutely necessary, in the production of which invention has no share." And, again, "Never encourage imitation, or copying...

One of many Non-Resident Training Courses designed to provide technical training to members of the US Navy and Fleet Marine Forces while they are not assigned to training commands.Part of a US Military produced self teaching course that have been abridged and reformated by a U.S Navy Veteran for...

Preface: Preface This little book will interest the Pittsburgher of 1916 chiefly because the parts and pieces of which it is made were written by men who were living here or who passed this way in 1816. The three newspapers of the day—the Gazette, the Mercury, and the Commonwealth—have...

This vintage text offers insights into the practice of the taxidermy of reptiles and was originally published as part of a series covering a broad range of taxidermy subjects. Written by various experts, each volume features a brief history of the practice and is extensively illustrated with instructional...

First published in 1894, "Farm Vermin, Helpful and Hurtful" is a collection of articles and essays written by various authors on the subject of the wild critters to be found on and around a farm. The articles cover everything from rats and bats to weasels and badgers, offering general advice...

All aspects of apricot cultivation are dealt with in this handy collection. Written by various experts on the subject, this work is thoroughly recommended for the budding gardener. It contains a wealth of information on planting, varieties, soil and much more. This book contains classic material dating...