Even the most unobservant of Englishmen on going to Ireland must be struck with the great difference between that country and his home. The longer he remains across the Irish Channel the greater will that difference appear, and this is certainly no less remarkable in the hunting field than in other spheres of life. Probably the first thing that the stranger will notice is the entire absence of gates. The ordinary English wooden gate is unknown; there are a few iron gates which are generally fastened up with a chain or rope, and are quite unopenable on horseback; ...

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.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of the domestic cat. The titles in this range include "The Anatomy of the Cat" "A Guide to Feeding Cats" "Cats in Prose and Poetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. ...

This antique text contains a fascinating a collection of articles on the buildings required for keeping cattle. A compendium that will be of much value to the farmer, this text makes for a worthy addition to collections of cattle farming literature and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the entirety of cattle management. The articles contained herein include: Buildings for Dairy Cattle, Carpentry Suitable for the Farmstead, Dairy Cattle and Milk Production - Prepared for the Use of Agricultural College Students and Dairy Farmers, Some Common ...

This antique book contains a comprehensive treatise on dairy production, with particular focus on the chemical aspects of the practice. Including information on methods and equipment used in the chemical analysis of milk, cream, and butter, this is a text that will be of much value to the commercial dairy farmer and one not to miss for collectors of antique farming literature. Many antique books such as this are becoming increasingly costly and rare, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this text here complete with a new introduction ...

The Dog Scrapbook: The Japanese Chin Edition is a collection of the best writings on the charming world of dogs and dog ownership, including everything from essays and anecdotes, to poems and literary excerpts. The book is illustrated throughout by a range of vintage photographs of the breed, drawn from our library of extremely scarce and sought-after breed books. The perfect gift for the canine-inclined. "With eye upraised his master's look to scan, The joy, the solace, and the aid of man; The rich man's guardian and the poor man's friend, The only creature ...

This volume contains a collection of essays and assorted writings on the subject of the Brontë sisters by G. K . Chesterton, Virginia Woolf, Mrs Gaskell, Mrs Oliphant, and other notable writers. The Brontës were a famous literary family during the nineteenth century synonymous with the West Riding area of Yorkshire, England. The sisters, Charlotte (1816–1855), Emily (1818–1848), and Anne (1820–1849), are now world-famous poets and novelists; and their father, Patrick Brontë (1777 – 1861), was also an author. Numerous ...

For countless millennia humans have read the future in the night sky and seen the effects of celestial movement here on Earth, this was astrology, the very first attempt to understand the stars and planets. In a very short amount of time mankind has come from the practice of astrology through the work of countless great men and women to the fully fledged scientific study of astronomy and cosmology. This book follows the train of thought and discovery taken by a few people. Including biographies of Ptolemy and Copernicus.

This text contains a detailed guide to growing cereals, with information on cultivation, harvesting, and the general care and maintenance of various cereal crops. This volume contains all the fundamental information a farmer would need to know about the cultivation of cereals, from tackling diseases and maximising yields, to manuring and climate influences. Written in plain, concise language and full of helpful tips, this text is perfect for those with little experience, and makes for a worthy addition to any collection of agricultural literature. The chapters ...