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"The Working Horse" is a fantastic guide to the horses of the British Isles as used for sport and work, including a wealth of equestrian knowledge on such subjects as breeding, breaking, ailments, history, and much more. Profusely illustrated with photographs and diagrams, this timeless volume is not to be missed by horse lovers and owners alike, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Horse-Breeding in the British Isles", "Heavy Draught-Horses: The Shire, The Clydesdale, and the Suffolk", "Park Hacks and Carriage Horses", "A Veterinary Vade-Mecum", "The Conformation of the Horse", "Principles of Shoeing", "Diseases and Injuries of the Feet of the Horse", "How to Tell a Horse's Age", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the care and maintenance of horses.

"British and Foreign horses" is a fantastic guide to horses and equestrianism, exploring in detail different breeds and traditions from around the world. It looks at horses used for sport, pleasure, and work, covering many different breeds and how they are to be selected, managed, housed, treated, and more. Profusely illustrated with vintage photographs and helpful illustrations, this useful volume is not to be missed by horse lovers and owners, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Horse-Breeding in the British Isles", "Hunting", "Training for Hunting", "Riding to Cover", "Riding with Hounds", "Hunters, and How to Train and Treat Them", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction the care and maintenance of horses.

A collection of short stories of horror, black magic and hunting from the searing desert to the darkest jungle. With stories by H. P. Lovecraft, Rider Haggard and Edward Bulwer Lytton

This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of playing billiards, with information how to use, maintain, and protect billiard equipment and accessories. Written with the beginner in mind, these accessible and profusely illustrated articles are ideal for novice players, and are not to be missed by collectors of such literature. Contents include: ¿Some Useful Hints for a Start¿W. G. Clifford¿, ¿The Table and Accessories¿John Roberts¿, ¿Care of the Table¿William Smith¿, ¿How to use the Rest¿William Smith¿, ¿How to Use the Rest¿William Smith¿, and ¿Using the Rest and Butts¿Melbourne Inman¿. 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 snooker, pool, and billiards.

Elizabeth Blackwell (1821¿1910) was a British physician. She was first woman to study medicine at university in the United States, as well as the first to be put on the Medical Register of the General Medical Council. She was a key reformer in both the United States and the United Kingdom who pioneered the education of women in medicine. Blackwell also played an important role as an organiser of nurses during the American Civil War. Her most notable works include: ¿The Causes and Treatment of Typhus, or Shipfever¿ (1949), ¿The Laws of Life with Special Reference to the Physical Education of Girls¿ (1952), and ¿An Appeal in Behalf of the Medical Education of Women¿ (1856). ¿Who Was Elizabeth Blackwell?¿ contains a fantastic collection of essays by various authors dedicated to Blackwell, together with some of her most significant speeches on the topic of medicine and education. Contents include: ¿Elizabeth Blackwell, by Frances E. Willard and Mary A. Livermore¿, ¿Elizabeth Blackwell, by Charlotte Fell Smith¿, ¿Elizabeth Blackwell, by Alfreda B. Withington¿, ¿Obituary of Elizabeth Blackwell¿, ¿Medicine as a Profession for Women¿, ¿Address on the Medical Education of Women¿, ¿Wrong and Right Methods of Dealing with Social Evil¿, ¿The 'Let Alone' System¿, ¿The Female Regulation System¿, ¿The Repressive System, in Reference to Municipal Action¿, and ¿The Repressive System, in Reference to National Law¿. Brilliant Women - Read & Co. is proudly publishing this brand-new collection of classic essays and speeches for the enjoyment of readers now and in years to come.

This book is thoroughly recommended for the professional and amateur winegrower. Experts on the subject write about the propagation of vines. Contents Include: Propagation of the Vine; Propagation of the Vine, by Seeds, in Open Air, and by Layers; Propagation of Vines; The Propagation and Multiplication of Vines; Propagation; Propagation and the Raising of New Kinds; Propagation of the Grape; Propagation by Single Buds; Propagating Houses. 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.

Charles Pierre Baudelaire (1821¿1867) was a French poet, art critic, and essayist who was among the first people to translate the work of Edgar Allen Poe. Baudelaire's wonderful poems are known for their masterful use of rhyme and rhythm which, together with their Romantic exoticism, inspired a whole generation of poets including Arthur Rimbaud, Paul Verlaine and Stéphane Mallarmé. This fantastic volume contains a carefully selected collection of essays, studies, and biographical sketches of Baudelaire that explore the life and work of one of France's most influential writers. Highly recommended for poetry lovers and connoisseurs of French literature. Contents include: ¿The Life and Intimate Memoirs of Charles Baudelaire, by Théophile Gautier¿, ¿Charles Baudelaire, by Henry James¿, ¿Some Remarks on Baudelaire's Influence Upon Modern Poetry and Thought, by Guy Thorne¿, ¿Charles Baudelaire, by James Huneker¿, ¿Charles Baudelaire, A Study by F. P. Sturm¿, and ¿Charles Baudelaire, by Arthur Symons¿. Ragged Hand is proudly publishing this brand new collection of classic works complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

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 angling in Scotland. The titles in this range include "A Fisherman's Guide to Baits" "The Joy of Fly-Fishing" "A Guide to Sea Fishing" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "The Joy of Angling in Scotland" contains information on the best fishing locations in Scotland. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.