Books by Various

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s 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.

12 monstrous tales of mummies and the ancient Egyptian undead. With stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sax Rohmer, Edgar Allan Poe and many more.

A collection of 12 stories of occult rites and dark powers manifested. With stories from great mystics such as Aleister Crowley and Eliphas Levi to fantastic story tellers Arthur Conan Doyle and Sax Rohmer

The Georgian period was between 1714 and 1830 was the time of true gothic terror in literature. In this anthology of carefully selected works, some authors included are, Mary Shelley, Alexander Pushkin, M. R. James and John Polidori.

A collection of gothic vampire short stories, with the first great vampiric tale, 'The Vampyre' by John Polidori through authors such as Montague summers, M. R. James, Bram Stoker and Thomas Peckett Prest up to the modern age with 'The Believer' by Sydney Horler. ¿Gothic Tales of Vampires¿ is highly recommended for lovers of Gothic literature and is not to be missed by fans of vampire stories in particular. The stories include: "Fritz Haarmann - The Hanover Vampire" by Montague Summers, "The Vampire of Croglin Grange" by Captain Fisher, "The Vampyre" by John Polidori, "The Storm Visitor" by Thomas Preskett Prest, "Three Young Ladies" by Bram Stoker, and more.

This volume contains a collection of historical articles on the anatomy of horses, with information on the skeleton, hoof, teeth, locomotion, and other aspects of equine anatomy. Written in clear language and including a plethora of detailed illustrations and diagrams, this collection will greatly appeal to those with a keen interest in the anatomy of horses, and makes for a worthy addition to collections of equine literature. The articles of this book include: 'Horse and Man ¿ The Mutual Dependence and Duties', 'Illustrating the Anatomy and Muscular System of the Horse', 'Riding and Horsemanship', 'The Army Horse in Accident and Disease', 'The Horseman ¿ A Work on Horsemanship', 'Practical Farriery ¿ A Guide to Apprentices and Junior Craftsmen', etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage text, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on the anatomy and breeding of horses.

This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of building boats, with information on the design and construction of canoes, motor boats, dinghies, and more. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, are ideal for those with little or no previous experience. Contents include: ¿A Junior Teach Yourself Book ¿ Sailing and Small Boats for Boys and Girls¿, ¿Dinghy Sailing ¿ Simply Explained¿, ¿Learning to Sail¿, ¿Teach Yourself Sailing¿, ¿The Cruiser's Manual ¿ A Complete Handbook of Yacht Cruising Under Sail and Power¿, and ¿Yachts and Their Recognition¿. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on boat building.

This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of sailing yachts, dinghies, and canoes; with information on nautical vocabulary, sailing in bad weather, sailing for novices, and many other related aspects. With simple, step-by-step instructions and many helpful diagrams, these timeless are ideal for those with little or no previous experience, and are not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: ¿Outing Library of Sport ¿ Boat Sailing in Fair Weather and Foul¿, ¿Piratical Boating-Sailing: A Concise and Simple Treatise¿, ¿Canoeing To-Day¿, ¿Dinghy Sailing ¿ Simply Explained¿, ¿Sailing for the Novice¿, ¿Learning to Sail¿, and ¿Complete Boating Handbook¿. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.

This book is a collection of classic articles on the subject of sailing yachts, with information on living quarters and their construction, repairing and maintaining yachts, selecting a vessel, sailing, and many other related aspects. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these articles will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in sailing, and would make for useful additions to collections of allied literature. Contents include: ¿Yachting ¿ How to Sail and Manage a Small Modern Yacht¿Arthur E. Bullen and Geoffrey Prout¿, ¿Your New Boat ¿ Yachting Magazine¿, ¿Practical Conversions and yacht Repairs¿Michael Verney¿, ¿The Handyman's Yacht Book¿Michael Verney¿, and ¿The Handyman's Yacht Book¿C. E. Tyrell Lewis¿. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on boat building.

This volume contains a collection of classic articles on sailing yachts, dealing with subjects such as boat design, the America's Cup, the historical development of yacht racing, and much more. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless articles will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in yacht racing. The articles include: ¿American Yachting¿, ¿History of Yachting¿, ¿The Badminton Magazine of Sports and Pastimes July 1897¿, ¿The Complete Yachtsman¿, ¿Yachting Wrinkles ¿ A Practical and Historical Handbook of Valuable Information for the Racing and Cruising Yachtsman¿, and ¿Yachting: Five-Tonners and Five-Raters in the North¿. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.

This book contains a diverse collection of recipes for the making of pickles, relishes, condiments, and sauces. Written in clear, plain language and full of simple instruction, this volume is ideal for culinary novices, and would make for a fantastic addition to any kitchen collection. Contents include: ¿Pickles and Relishes¿, ¿Pickles, Sauces, etc.¿, ¿Homemade Pickles and Condiments¿, ¿Pickled Vegetables¿, and ¿Relishes for Winter Use¿. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on preserving and canning food.