English clock and watch makers were at the very forefront of design and manufacture throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth century. This is a fascinating ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing ...

Contained within this book is a detailed guide to French polishing, including information on technique, tools, materials, and much more. Comprising simple ...

A book containing information on and recipes for the making of bread and tea cakes. With a wide variety of recipes, from basic 'Whole Wheat Bread', to ...

"The Romance of Lust - A Classic Victorian Erotic Novel" is an 1873 erotic novel of anonymous authorship. It follows the exploits of Charlie, a virile ...

Woodcarving is one of the most primal of human activities and with this helpful guide, the beginner can learn the basic skills to start enjoying this rewarding ...

This antiquarian book contains a large collection of pressure cooker recipes, including soups, meats, savouries, vegetables, puddings, sauces, cereals ...

This vintage book contains a short guide to Persian embroidery published by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. With information on dates, origin, ...

This vintage book contains a novice-friendly guide to breeding canaries, including information on feeding, rearing, production for profit, diseases and ...