Originally published in London 1931. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork A study of early nudism or naturism in Europe and America. The first book providing firm evidence that the enjoyment of nakedness does not emanate from cranks, aesthetes or emotionally unstable people, but from athletic, out of door folk with plenty of ...

Originally published in 1924. A practical handbook by a veteran trapper with extensive experience in the wilds of Western Canad. Contents Include : The Conquest of the Wilds Outfitting the Wilderness Trapper Outfitting the Wilderness Trapper Continued Outfitting Continued Getting Ready for the Fur Harvest Trapping the Fox War on Wolves Trapping the Beaver How to Trap the Lynx Trapping the Marten and Fisher The Otter and the Wolverine The Bear Family The Muskrat Tracks and Tracking Grading and Caring For Fur Caring for the Trapper's Equipment. Illustrated ...

Frederic Theodore Bioletti (1865 - 1939) was an English-born American vintner. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley from 1889 to 1900, where he worked with prominent soil scientist Professor E.W. Hilgard. His work with Hilgard on the fermentation of wines under different conditions were significant in helping California vintners to refine their wine production practices and improving the resulting wines. Bioletti was the first chair of the Department of Viticulture and Enology and founded the grape breeding program at the University of California ...

Originally published in London, 1910. A collection of eleven important early Chinese Folk Lore Tales. The book is rich in the myth and legend of early China. Contents Include The Widow Ho, Kwang-Jui and the God of the River, The Beautiful daughter of Liu-Kung, The Fairy Bonze, The Mysterious Buddhist Robe, The Vengeance of the Goddess, The Wonderful Man, The God of the City, The Tragedy of the Yin Family, Sam-Chung and the Water Demon, The Reward of a benevolent life. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are ...

Originally published in the 1920s. It is generally accepted that no legend, however incredible, exists or came into being without some reason or foundation. This fascinating book is a comprehensive study of both legend and superstition in the world of birds. Ancient thoughts, facts and fallacies apertaining to over 100 bird species are discussed in detail. The author has investigated many rare and early bird books to glean a wealth of information. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce ...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to bee-keeping, with chapters on natural history, hive society, acquiring bees, diseases, marketing, and much more. "Practical Advice to Beginners in Bee-Keeping" will be of considerable utility to modern keepers both old and new, and it would make for a useful addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Natural History", "Queen", "Worker", "Drone", "Hives", "Appliances", "Purchasing Bees", "Placing the Swarm into the Hive", "Handling and Manipulating Bees", "Preliminary Report on the Isle ...

"The Cottage Garden" is a fantastic vintage guide to gardening that focuses on smaller gardens and plots of land, especially in England. It contains a wealth of valuable information on the subject ranging from how to plan a garden and what to plant, to garden pests, seasonal considerations, pruning, propagating, and much more besides. This charming little book will appeal to gardeners new and old, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Garden Planning", "The Greenhouse and Garden Frame", "Bulbs", "Annuals" ...

Originally published in new York 1924. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork A comprehensive discourse on the early rise and expansion of the so-called "Invisible Empire" of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. Contents Include: The Rise of the Invisible Empire. The Shadow of the Past. Concerning Klan Psychology. The Klan and Nativism. ...

First published in 1914, this volume contains a beginner-friendly guide to designing, creating, and maintaining a wonderful rock garden. "Rock Gardening for Amateurs" includes chapters on everything from the perfect plants and shrubs for rock gardens to bordering, ponds, wall gardening, and beyond. With easy-to-follow directions and useful pictures, this handy guide is perfect for amateurs and would make for a worthy inclusion in gardening collections. Contents include: "The Aim of a Rock Garden", "Rock-Garden Flowers", "Making the Rock Garden", "Planting ...

"The Rose Book" is a complete guide to growing a variety of different types of roses, written by H. H. Thomas and originally published in 1914. Contents include: "Roses to Begin With", "Roses to Proceed With", "Some Very Practical Matters", "Rose Growing under Glass", "Round the Year in the Rose Garden", and "List of Varieties for Various Purposes". Written in simple, clear language and full of helpful photographs, this guide contains all the information a gardener might need to know about growing roses and is highly recommended for those with a practical ...