Auk Classics imprint: 344 books

Ah-harr, me hearties! This be a handy A to Z of the most feared blaggards ever t' sail the seven seas.

A fascinating early 20th Century look at the science of electricity, including some of the interesting and sometimes bizarre uses that early inventors found for the electrical force, such as Edison's electromagnetic pen (a very early form of photocopier), an instrument that could detect the level of starlight, and even (don’t try this one at home kids!) a method for electro-plating lizards!

Things Mother Used to make is not only a wonderful cookery book with recipes for many classic dishes, but also contains a section with handy hints on running your home economically and effectively. With sections on Soups, Desserts, Meat dishes, Vegetables, Sweets, Sauces and much more, this classic...

A fascinating look at the inter-relationship between science and mythology, taken from the text of the 1885 work by Italian philosopher Tito Vignoli.

A fascinating look at Canada under the control of the United Kingdom in the years 1760-1900, written by Canadian journalist, historian, and civil servant John George Bourinot.

Written by Agenor Gasparin, this was one of many pro-Union works translated from the original French by Mary Louise Booth during the American Civil War. For her translation work during this period she was praised by President Lincoln.

American horticulturalist and writer Edward Payson Roe's fantastic 1881 work on berries and other small fruits.

A fantastic telling of the tale of the Liberty Bell by American author Henry C. Watson.

A fantastic look at the Pontiac War by Canadian author Thomas Guthrie Marquis.

A fascinating look at several famous composers from Italy and France, including Rossini, Verdi, Berlioz and Cherubini.

A fascinating collection of studies about religion and politics during the later years of the Middle Ages. Includes essays on many topics, including the influence of Henry VIII, the Tower of London, the various English translations and illuminations of the Bible, and the Society of Jesus.

A fascinating look at the myriad enemies of the printed book, from fire, to neglect, to children, to the bookworm, to plain old ignorance. A passionate litany against all who would see printed literature destroyed, written by English printer and bibliographer William Blades.

A fascinating study of the actions and antidotes of snake poison, including many case studies. Written by late-19th century physician Dr A. Mueller, who was the first to introduce strychnine injections to treat snake bites.

The first volume of John Lord's 'Beacon Lights of History', this book covers the history of ancient civilisations, such as the Egyptian empire, religions and philosophers.