In this 1905 text, author Charles Hooper aims to help American homeowners and builders to create their dream homes and gardens with a minimum of mistakes.

In her 1917 work, Clara Barker applies business principles to the home, helping women free themselves from the burden of housework by turning the running ...

This 1829 text by Mrs. William Parkes was designed to aid the young housewife in the management of her domestic duties. The book covers such areas as social ...

Published in England in 1894, this work by William Tegetmeier, designed for students, explores the general principles behind household management and food ...

This 1919 work is an essential reference guide to all aspects of household management. This book provides the homemaker with detailed instructions on planning ...

Based upon her experiences as a social worker, Florence Nesbitt's 1918 work provided vital methods for the purchase, preparation, and serving of wholesome ...

This massive collection was originally published by Popular Mechanics in 1931, with projects for the home, garden, transportation and recreation. Clear ...

This early work by Emanuele Stieri was originally published in the early 20th century and we are now republishing it for the modern reader. 'Furniture ...

This antique book contains a comprehensive treatise on turning, including descriptions of the lathe and its attachments and tools, and minute instructions ...

This early work is a fascinating read for any small-holding enthusiast or historian of small-scale farming, which contains a wealth of information that ...