White Press imprint: 911 books

This early work by Ernest William Hornung was originally published in 1890 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'A Bride from the Bush' is a novel about an Australian woman who travels to England and exposes the hypocrisy of British society. Ernest William Hornung...

This book has been written to meet the requirements of amateur gardeners who need guidance as to the various methods of growing mushrooms for home consumption. It contains a wealth of information, supplied in a concise and lucid manner, on the culture of the mushroom on ridges or beds in the open...

This vintage book contains a collection of simple recipes for making a variety of cosmetic products ranging from powders and perfumes to creams and lotions. Written in simple, plain language and easy-to-follow, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in home-made cosmetics, and is not to...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1904 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'A Summary of the Proofs that Vaccination Does Not Prevent Small-pox but Really Increases it' is an article on the suggested dangers of large scale vaccination...

This is volume V of "The Writings of Henry David Thoreau". Entitled "Excursions, and Poems", it is primarily a collection of poetry and travelling accounts, although also included are a number of his translations. This book will appeal to all lovers of poetry and nature writing, and it is not to be...

“The Twelve Healers And Other Remedies” is a book of herbal remedies and ingredients that may be used to treat a variety of ailments. The author claims that it is because of our fears, cares, and worries that we get ill; and, by treating these problems, we will be happier and healthier. To that...

The impressive and historical range of hills within the English counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire, and Gloucestershire. The magnificent hills dominate the countryside, towns and villages that surround it, and from their apex Wales can be seen. This volume will appeal to those with an interest...

First published in 1831, this volume contains a vintage treatise on geology, with a focus on the formation of the earth. Although much of the information is now out-dated, "A Brief Treatise on Geology" will appeal to those with an interest in the history and development of modern geology, and it would...

“Contemporary Mind - Some Modern Answers” is a fantastic collection of essays by English science writer John W. Sullivan. They deal with a range of subjects, ranging from mysticism and immortality to the relationship between science and art. John William Navin Sullivan (1886 – 1937) was a literary...

Contained within this volume is an extensive encyclopedia of the seeds, oils, essential oils, gums, and resins found in the Philippines. Each chapter deals with a different species of plant, providing descriptions, information on habitat and seasonality, details of extraction methods, and much more....

Contained within this book is a comprehensive guide to patent drafting, originally intended for the use of students, draftsmen, and inventors. Although old, this guide contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of utility to modern readers with an interest in technical drawing. Profusely...

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in the 1928 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Hyena' is one of Howard's stories in the horror genre. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906. During his youth, his family moved between...

Three main questions may be asked with reference to immigration: First: Have we any right to regulate immigration? Second: What is the nature of our present immigration? Third: Is immigration good for us? Mary Antin's 'They Who Knock at Our Gates' provides a fascinating and valuable social history...

The Lie' is a short story by Mary Antin published shortly after 'the Promised Land' in 1912. In this story, an immigrant father Mr. Rudinsky, lies about his son's age in order to keep in the American school system for two more years. Young David is a devoted student and does well in school but the...