Author: J., B. Drought
Publisher: Home Farm Books
Keywords: advice, hints, shooting, making, shot
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 2006-01-01
List price: $26.45
ISBN-10: 1406799041
ISBN-13: 9781406799040

Originally published in the 1930s. The author was a well known all round shot. This book is a veritable fund of useful information for both beginner and expert in the art of shooting game and wildfowl in the British Isles. Contents include: Ethics of Shooting - The Novice and his Gun - Safety First - Game Birds and their Enemies - In the Spring = Choosing a Shoot - Rough Shooting - The Moors in August - September Days - Driving Game - Marshland Shooting - Snipe and Woodcock - Salting and Shore - Hits and Misses - The Compleat Shot. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back t

Author: William Warner Bishop
Publisher: Home Farm Books
Keywords: putnam, herbert, offered, essays
Number of Pages: 580
Published: 2007-03-15
List price: $34.45
ISBN-10: 1406703451
ISBN-13: 9781406703450

ESSAYS OFFERED TO - HERBERT PUTNAM BY HIS COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS ON HIS THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY AS LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS 5 APRIL 1929 EDITED BY WILLIAM WARNER BISHOP AND ANDREW KEOGH NEW HAVEN YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS MDCCCCXXIX Hi i-J , 4 . .. - . M .. r j Copyright 1929 by William Warner Bishop and Andrew Kcogh, Printed in the United States of America. O TO HERBERT PUTNAM ON behalf of the contributors to this anniversary vol ume, and of many others who were unable thus to give their tribute of regard and admiration, the editors - pre sent to you these essays on the completion of your thirty years

Author: Mrs. Parr
Publisher: Home Farm Books
Keywords: dumps
Number of Pages: 232
Published: 2009-05-27
List price: $28.45
ISBN-10: 144463920X
ISBN-13: 9781444639209

This early works is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900’s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author: Walter Brett
Publisher: Home Farm Books
Keywords: sufficiency, encyclopaedia, smallholder
Number of Pages: 484
Published: 2008-11-04
List price: $45.45
ISBN-10: 1443735078
ISBN-13: 9781443735070

Originally published in the 1930s. This comprehensive book will provide under one head and at a glance all that vast amount of essential information required by the ever increasing numbers of enthusiasts who wish to derive pleasure or profit by living off

Author: Horace Kephart
Publisher: Home Farm Books
Keywords: cookery, camp
Number of Pages: 168
Published: 2006-01-04
List price: $26.45
ISBN-10: 1406799408
ISBN-13: 9781406799408

Camp Cookery - Outdoor Cooking Secrets From 1910. By Horace Kephart. Originally published in 1910, this early outdoor cookery book gives recipes for outdoor delicacies such as Lungwort bread and dried beans. Written by Horace Kephart a renowned outdoorsman of his time, this delightful and fully illustrated cookbook contains, in addition to recipes, a wealth of advice and comments on camping and life in general. "The knack of camp outfitting consists in getting the best kit in the least weight and bulk. Wise campers prefer to go light, doing without most of the appliance

Author: A Roterberc
Publisher: Home Farm Books
Keywords: magic, cards, tricks, card, era, new
Number of Pages: 296
Published: 2008-11-04
List price: $41.45
ISBN-10: 1443737763
ISBN-13: 9781443737760

Originally published in 1897. The author was a famous conjuror who many spent many years perfecting the hundreds of tricks and sleight of hand methods described here. Contents Include: SLEIGHTS : The Double Handed Pass The Force The Bridge The Glide The Color Change, etc. TRICKS WITH CARDS : Magic versus Mnemonics The Hypnotised card Cards Shot Against a Hat The Demon Envelope The Obedient Card, etc. PREPARED AND MECHANICAL CARDS : The Changing Card The Torn Corner Card The Flap Card The Conjurer as Marksman The Envelope Card The Coin Card A Mysterious Transformation, etc Contains many explana

Author: various
Publisher: Home Farm Books
Keywords: contain, cost, remedies, secret
Number of Pages: 204
Published: 2009-12-15
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 1444655450
ISBN-13: 9781444655452

Originally published by the British Medical Association in 1909. The contents contain an analysis and accompanying notes on secret remedies for: Cold Cures – Cough Medicines – Consumption Cures – Headache Cures – Blood Purifiers – Gout – Rheumatism – Neuralgia – Diabetes – Obesity Cures – Skin Diseases – Baldness – cancer – Epilepsy – Teething – Ear Ache – Deafness – Eye Problems – Piles – Ruptures – Hangovers – Cure Alls. etc. Many of the earliest medicinal books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and inc