White Press imprint: 911 books

This early work by E. T. A. Hoffmann was originally published in 1885 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. This selection of Hoffmann's finest short stories vividly demonstrates his intense imagination and preoccupation with the supernatural, placing him at the forefront...

This is a complete and detailed handbook on technical drawing, originally intended for students of engineering and other related subjects. This profusely illustrated guide contains information on all aspects of mechanic drafting and would make for a fantastic introduction to the subject. Contents...

First published in the early 1900s. The contents contain many fascinating subject related items in prose and verse gleaned from classical literature, folklore, history and true gypsy life. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book...

"How to Read a Workshop Drawing" is a vintage article on understanding technical and mechanical drawings, with chapters on notation and lettering, common practice, blue prints, instruments, and more. It contains all the information a novice needs to know to be able to interpret technical diagrams...

Dodo is one of Benson's most loved characters, a queen of London high society who in this volume must come face to face with the challenges and changes of the First World War. This book was originally published in 1921. We are republishing it here with a new introductory biography of the author.

This is a collection of works by American naturalist John Burroughs. Included are: “Birds & Bees”, “Bird Enemies”, “The Tragedies of the Nests”, “Bees”, “An Idyl of the Honey-Bee”, “The Pastoral Bees”, “Sharp Eyes and Other Papers”, “Sharp Eyes, “The Apple”, “A...

This volume contains a fantastic collection of nature poetry by American journalist Charles Fletcher Lummis. “Under the Maples” is highly recommended for fans of nature writing and poetry, and it is not to be missed by collectors of Lummis's beautiful work. Charles Fletcher Lummis (1859 – 1928)...

First published in 1905, “Ways of Nature” is a collection of essays by American naturalist John Burroughs. Within them, Burroughs explores the idea of bird intelligence, which he maintains had been generally misjudged by his contemporaries due to a “growing tendency to humanize the lower animals”....

This is John Burroughs' 1896 biographical treatise of Walt Whitman, “Whitman: A Study”. It constitutes a profound and comprehensive insight into the mind and work of one of America's greatest poets by another of America's great men of letters. This fantastic book is highly recommended for all...

This vintage book contains an extensive catalogue of original magic tricks, various interesting and entertaining anecdotes, and a number of articles of general interest to magic enthusiasts. "Diversified Magic" is highly recommended for modern magicians of all levels, containing full description of...

This vintage book contains an analyses of English song, with a focus on the work of Henry Purcell. It is based on a course of ten lectures delivered by the author at Glasgow University in 1927. A fascinating and informative treatise, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in...

First published in 1902, this vintage book contains a detailed and fascinating history of the Collegiate Church of the Holy Trinity of Stratford-Upon-Avon ("Shakespeare's Church"), with information on its architecture, ornaments and decorations, notable personages, and much more. This volume is highly...

This early work by Franz Boas was originally published in the early 20th century and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Psychological Problems in Anthropology' is a work on the best methods of the anthropologist in relation to the human mind. Franz Boas was born on...

"Perspective for Art Students" presents the reader with a comprehensive and beginner-friendly introduction to perspective in drawing, being an overview of it's main principles with instructions and tips on how to correctly use it in the creation of art. This volume will be of considerable utility...