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A Guide to All Aspects of Apple Growing for Amateurs
This vintage book is a detailed guide to growing apples, specially designed for the novice Written in simple, plain language and full of useful illustrations and invaluable tips, this guide constitutes a must-read for prospective growers. Contents include: "Stocks", "Types of Trees to Plant", "Soil and Planting", "Feeding of Apples", "General Hints on the Pruning of Fruit Trees", "Pruning of Newly Planted Apples", "Pruning of Established Apples", "Pruning of Cordons and Espaliers", "Pruning of Tip Bearing Varieties", "Thinning of Apples", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit and vegetables.
Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
This early volume of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It is a reference book containing definitions of phrases and figures, whether mythical or historical. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The Boy's Brigade Camp Handbook
This early work on the Boys' Brigade is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It was the standard hand-book of Brigade members and includes information on camp equipment, organisation, recreations and much more. This is a fascinating work and highly recommended for anyone interested in the Boys' Brigade and its history. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Chocolate Candies You Can Make
This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to making a range of chocolate confectionery. Profusely illustrated and full of simple instructions and handy hints, "Chocolate Candies you Can Make" is ideal for those with little culinary experience looking for interesting confectionery recipes. Contents include: "Confectionery", "Everything You Want To Know", "About Chocolate Candy Making", "How to Make Fondant", "How to Make Centers", "Assortment of Centers", "How to Dip Chocolates", "Some Chocolate Dipping Secrets", "Recipes for Favourite Candies", "Chocolate Coconut Glossies", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on confectionery.
Pork on the Farm - Killing, Curing and Canning
This vintage book contains a detailed and comprehensive guide to pork production, with information on slaughtering, curing, and canning. A highly accessible and profusely illustrated handbook, "Pork on the Farm" will be of considerable utility to both existing and prospective farmers, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Importance of Proper Methods", "Equipment", "Medium Weight Hogs most Desirable for Slaughter", "Care of the Hogs just before Slaughter", "Sticking", "Scalding", "Scraping", "Removal of Internal Organs", "Chilling the Carcass", "Care of the Internal Organs", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on farming.
Elizabethan Embroidery

Elizabethan Embroidery

Anon

Read Books
2011
pokkari
This vintage book contains a catalogue of examples of Elizabethan embroidery located at the Victoria and Albert museum, London. With authentic photographs and information on origin, date, size, and materials, this volume constitutes a useful resource for those with an interest in historical stitchcraft, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Embroidery", "Elizabethan Embroidery", and "Technical Notes". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing "Elizabethan Embroidery" now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on embroidery.
Brief Guide to Persian Embroideries - Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Textiles
This vintage book contains a short guide to Persian embroidery published by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. With information on dates, origin, material, and technique, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in historical embroidery, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Embroidery", "Prefatory Notes", "Photographs", "Brief Guide to the Persian Embroideries", and "Descriptions of Plates". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on embroidery.
How to Tailor A Woman's Suit
This vintage book contains a complete guide to making women's suits. Written in simple language and containing clear, step-by-step instructions, this illustrated handbook is perfect for novice tailors with an interest in traditional clothing and needlework. Contents include: "Dressmaking and Tailoring", "Materials", "Pressing", "Fitting", "Cutting", "Making the Skirt", "Pressing Aids", "Cotton", "Cotton Spinning", "Cutting", "Darts", "Interfacing", "Lapel", "Seams", "Undercollar", "Front Facing", "Top Collar", "Sleeves", "Pockets", "Buttonholes", "Jacket Hem", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on sewing and needlework.