White Press imprint: 911 books

Richard Jefferies became famous in his lifetime for writing about the almost shocking beauty of the natural world that was around everyone, he became called a 'nature mystic' for his almost transcendental writings concerning the British countryside. This collections of essays written for a London...

A beautiful poetic essay that sums up, and revels in all that is stunning and overwhelming about a summers evening in the British countryside. Every detail is perfectly observed, almost to clearly defined, leading the author to question something so beautiful can really be seen or is just an illusion.

Originally published in 1881, this is the last of the three novels written by English nature writer Richard Jefferies. It follows the story of an impoverished artist named Aymer, who becomes engaged to Violet Waldron. However, their idyllic rural life is shattered by a gruesome murder. We are republishing...

This vintage book contains a detailed exposition of suggestion and autosuggestion by the pioneer of the technique, Émile Coué de la Châtaigneraie. Autosuggestion is a psychological technique developed at the beginning of the 20th century. It is a type of self-induced suggestion whereby one's thoughts,...

This early work by Franz Boas was originally published in 1920 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Methods of Ethnology' is a work on the techniques of anthropology. Franz Boas was born on July 9th 1958, in Minden, Westphalia. Even though Boas had a passion...

This vintage book contains A. G. Macdonell's 1938 novel, "The Autobiography of a Cad". Written as a memoir of the life of Edward Fox-Ingleby, it spans from with his earliest memories of his family's estate and his time at Eton and Oxford, to his becoming a Tory minister in 1930s England. His memoir...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive catalogue of books, articles, manuscripts, and other material related to watch making and maintenance up until 1875. Each article listed in the catalogue contains information relating to the title of the work, its author(s), when and by whom it was published,...

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on antique clocks, with information on identification, history, development, popularity, and more. Profusely illustrated and full of useful information, this volume will appeal to both collectors and dealers alike. Contents include: "The Brass Lantern...

“Napoleon the Little” is a fascinating biographical analysis of the life and deeds of Napoleon III written by Victor Hugo. Napoleon I's nephew imposed censorship and harsh repressive measures against his opponents, and many people – including Victor Hugo – went into voluntary exile. Hugo wrote...

This early work by William Lyon Phelps was originally published in 1932 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Appreciation' is an essay about the how to appreciate the world and how to be content. William Lyon Phelps was born on 2nd January 1865, in New Haven, Conneticut,...

This vintage book presents a comprehensive history of footwear, exploring the fashions of the Egyptians, Hebrews, Persians, Greeks, and Romans; as well as the styles in Europe from the middle ages to the nineteenth century. With detailed descriptions, historical information, and fantastic illustrations,...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive account of clothing fashions and trends from the eleventh century to the twentieth century. It contains detailed descriptions, fascinating historical information, and illustrations copied from contemporary paintings, engravings and tapestries, monumental...

This early work by Richard Harding Davis was originally published in the early 20th century and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'A Wasted Day' is a short story by this famous war correspondent. Davis attended Lehigh University and Johns Hopkins University, but was...

Shoes of All Kinds and Styles is a vintage catalogue of shoes and boots published by New York shoe manufacturer Andrew Alexander in 1890. With detailed illustrations and information on selection, fitting, and more, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in vintage footwear, and it is not...