Porter Press imprint: 8 books

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.

In detail Bailyn here presents the struggle of the merchants to achieve full social recognition as their successes in trade and in such industries as fishing and lumbering offered them avenues to power. Surveying the rise of merchant families, he offers a look in depth of the emergence of a new social...

This early work by Anna Katharine Green was originally published in 1883 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'X Y Z' 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 young age,...

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.

This is volume II of “The Modern Flower Garden” series, dealing with herbaceous plants and their use in borders. Herbaceous plants are annual, biennial, or perennial plants that have no persistent woody stem above ground and die completely at the end of the growing season or when they have flowered...

This vintage work comprises a detailed discussion on classic grandfather clocks, with information on long cases, dials, hands, corner pieces, and more. Written in clear, concise language and complete with detailed descriptions and fascinating historical information, this volume will appeal to those...

This vintage book contains William Le Queux's 1932 novel, "The Golden Face". The "Golden Face" is the mysterious leader of an organised gangs of ruthless thieves. The reader is taken on a step-by-step descent through the ranks of the dastardly organisation as the protagonist is thrown the underworld...

This classic book contains the humorous and fantastical story 'Skin and Bones', about a man who accidentlly turns himself into a skeleton whilst attempting to prefect an 'X-ray film'. A great read, thiis book is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any home, where it is sure to become a family favourite.