Vintage Dog Books imprint: 163 books

This early work is a fascinating read for amateur and professional antiquarians, thoroughly recommended for use as a reference on all aspects of antique chairs. Extensively illustrated with text and full page drawings to accompany the text. Contents Include: The Historic Background of Chairs; Chairs...

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

When it was determined to extend the present edition of Fielding, not merely by the addition of Jonathan Wild to the three universally popular novels, but by two volumes of Miscellanies, there could be no doubt about at least one of the contents of these latter. The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon,...

This early work on wartime Europe is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It details the history and individual experiences during World War II. This is a Fascinating work and is highly recommended for anyone interested in European History. Many of the earliest books, particularly...

First published in 1898, this delightful true story, is a biography of a boy growing up in affluent style in 19th century America. Written by famed essayist Laurence Hutton, this book is a snapshot of elite living in a bygone time. Packed full of illustrations and photos, as we follow the author from...

First published in 1912, this is a humorous recollection of the highlights and shenanigans that occurred within the world of Cambridge countryside sport, including fox hunting, shooting and horse racing. This text has been republished here for its historical and cultural significance. Including a new introduction on the subject of the foxhound.

THE BREEDING AND MANAGEMENT OF FIGHTING COCKS BY EVERARD SIMPSON (1781) This fascinating reprint of a rare Eighteenth century 'cocking' manuscript will prove of great interest to all with an interest in game fowl. Its nine comprehensive chapters give the reader a valuable insight into the breeding...

This book provides a study of the military leadership of Marshall Foch, the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in World War I. This has a fantastic introduction to the politics of coordination of war among the Allies and the personalities involved. Includes several good maps.

First published in 1897, just at the end of the Victorian age, this book is a glimpse into a world that few would ever see, the hunting lodges and estates of the upper echelons of British society. Including chapters on Deer, the new school of hunting, kennels and stables, banks and ditches, Ascot...