This special edition of 'Oddities of History and Strange Stories' was written by John Timbs, and first published in 1872, making it almost 150 years old. This antiquarian text features an eclectic mix of strange and odd stories from history, with sections on Occult Philosophy, Eccentricities of Lord Byron, Bishop Wilkins On Going to the Moon, Charles II and His Barber, Delights of Gossip, Lady Hatton's Witchcraft, Mad Duchess of Albermarle, and many more. This is a fabulous old find and a fascinating read for all history enthusiasts, especially those who enjoy reading about the oddities and strangeness of the nobility. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. We at Black Books do not use OCR technology to transcribe books from scanned images or other forms of text - this usually results in everything from strange characters to gibberish. We believe that reading an old book, exactly as it was, is the most satisfying way to read it. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.
This special re-print edition of Timbs' book "A Manual of Cage Birds, British and Foreign: With Directions For Breeding, Rearing and Keeping Them" contains all the information a person needs to master the basics of raising various types of ornamental birds in captivity. Written in 1847, Mr. Timbs shed much light on various aviary birds and how to house, feed, manage, house and breed them. Included are details on Larks, Ravens, Blackbirds, Starlings, Jays, Magpies, Wrens, Finches, Doves, Parrots, Sparrows and many others. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
Club Life of London - with anecdotes of the clubs, coffee-houses and taverns of the metropolis during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries - Vol. 2 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1866. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Club Life of London - With anecdotes of the clubs, coffee-houses and taverns of the metropolis during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Vol. 1 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1866. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Knowledge for the Time - A manual of reading, reference, and conversation on subjects of living interest, useful curiosity, and amusing research is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1864. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
