This comprehensive guide to gardening for profit comprises six thorough and detailed sections by various experts on the subject. It is extensively illustrated with black and white drawings, forming a complete how to guide. Commercial Horticulture takes a comprehensive and informative look at the subject, and is a fascinating read for any gardener. Contents Include: Vegetable Production for the Markets; Commercial Fruit-growing; Commercial Glasshouse Work; Tomato and Cucumber Culture; Mushroom Growing; Commercial Bulb Growing. This book contains classic material ...

This book contains a collection of classic essays on the subject of the Italian violin, looking at its history and development with reference to notable makers and players. Italy is famous for producing many great violinists and designers, each dealt with in detail within these fascinating articles. “A History of Violins in Italy” will appeal to those with an interest in the history of the violin and collectors of vintage violin literature. Contents include: “Chats on Violins, by Olga Rochester”, “Old Violins and Violin Lore ...

Fox Hunting and America may not be connected in most people's mind but America has a very rich history of fantastic hunting packs. This book looks at the southern United States and the Genesee Valley in Michigan.

“Tales of the Golf Course” is a fantastic collection of classic short stories related to golf, original published in various vintage magazines. These frequently humourous and wildly-entertaining tales will appeal to all lovers of the game and are not to be missed by collectors of vintage golfing literature. Contents include: “The Letter of the Law, by Phil Arp”, “Higginbotham's Bloomers, by Horace G. Hutchinson”, “Great Men and Golf, by Bertram Atkey”, “The Tale of a 'Baby Comet', by Hal Ludlow” ...

Originally published in 1900, this early works on The South Indian Railway is extensively illustrated throughout and will appeal greatly to any historian interested in the subject. Chapters include; General History, Races & People, Religions & Castes, Architecture, Description of the railway, Information for travellers, Tourist Routes, Itinerary and Sport. 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 ...

This antique text contains a collection of articles on the nutrition, rations and equipment for cattle feeding. 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: American Cattle: Their History, Breeding and Management; British Husbandry – Exhibiting the Farming Practice in the Various Parts of the United Kingdom; Cattle and Cattle Breeders; ...

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.

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 polar exploration. The titles in this range include "A History of Polar Aviation" "British Exploration in the Arctic" "The Animals of the Arctic Circle" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original ...