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¿Eight Cousins - Or, the Aunt-Hill¿ is a 1875 novel by American author Louisa May Alcott. The story centres around Rosy, an orphan who must adjust to her strange new life with her guardian, Uncle Alec. Once at her new home, she is confronted with an unknown family and the realities of life for contemporary women. Louisa May Alcott (1832 ¿ 1888). was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel ¿Little Women¿, as well as its sequels ¿Little Men¿ and ¿Jo's Boys¿. She grew up in New England and became associated with numerous notable intellectuals of her time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Henry David Thoreau. Other notable works by this author include: "An Old-Fashioned Girl" (1886), and "A Long Fatal Love Chase" (1875). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

This antiquarian volume contains a collection of short stories by L. M. Montgomery, and constitutes a sequel to the "Chronicles of Avonlea". It contains numerous stories relating to the inhabitants of the fictional Canadian town of Avonlea and its surrounding region, one of which stars and is narrated by Anne Shirley, a character from one of Montgomery''s previous works. This lovely collection is a veritable must-read for fans and collectors of Montgomery''s work, and it would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. The chapters of this text include: "Aunt Cynthia''s Persian Cat", "The Materializing of Cecil", "Her Father''s Daughter", "Jane''s Baby", "The Dream-Child", "The Brother Who Failed", "The Return of Hester", "The Little Brown Book of Miss Emily", "Sara''s Way", "The Son of this Mother", etcetera. We are republishing this antiquarian book now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

The Chinese counting system has undergone a western surge in popularity recently because of its ability to calculate large sums very quickly mentally.

Originally published in 1890, this classic handbook provides a wealth of information on the processes of making and keeping of pure cider, and remains of interest and use to the cider maker or enthusiast today. The comprehensive guide provides expertise on the properties of cider, apple varieties, technical apparatus, and features a chapter dedicated to old-fashioned cider making methods. Contents include: Cider Making; Chapter 1 - introductory; Chapter 2 - The Properties of Cider; Chapter 3 - Apple Juice; Chapter 4 - Apples, Varieties, and Tests; Chapter 5 - Apparatus for Cider-Making; Chapter 6 - Straining and Filtering; Chapter 7 - Fermentation; Chapter 8 - Pasteurization; Chapter 9 - Old Method of Cider-Making. We are republishing this vintage work in a modern and affordable edition, complete with a newly written introduction and featuring reproductions of the original diagrams.

A guide full of helpful hints to the outdoorsman wishing to make camp life a little more comfortable and catch food in the wild. 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.

Charles Dickens ranks amongst the greatest novelists of all time. However, often overshadowed by his famous novels is Dickens'' extensive body of ghost tales, which mark him out as one of the true masters of the genre. Collected here are his greatest spooky stories, including ''The Signal Man'', ''The Ghost Chamber'' and ''The Haunted Man and the Ghost''s Bargain''.

After being kidnapped by a local tour guide who bears a striking resemblance to an ancient pharaoh, Harold Houdini is thrown in a deep pit next to the Great Sphinx. Whilst trying to break free, he happens across a large cave where he encounters the ancient god and inspiration for the Sphinx.

In this book Arthur Sanger gives sound instructions and advice on the fine art of making Cabochon jewelry.It is not intended to teach all the techniques involved in jewelry making just those associated with Cabochon and some general practices. It is presumed that readers will have some experience in the use of small hand tools, soldering torches, etc.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to growing apple trees, and includes information on soil, tree forms, rootstocks, pests, varieties, and much more. This detailed yet easy-to-digest guide is profusely illustrated, and contains all the information anyone looking to grow apple trees would need to know. Although old, the information conatined herein is timeless, making this both a handy resource and a great addition to collections of vintage literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Introduction to Fruit Growing', 'The Apple', 'Origin and History', 'Soil and Aspect', 'Form of Tree', 'Rootstocks for Apples', 'Pruning of Apples', 'Insect Pests of the Apple', 'Selection of Rootstocks', 'Functional Diseases', 'Varieties of Apple', 'Descriptive Notes on Varieties', etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

"Pig Showing" is a classic guide to exhibiting pigs, dealing with preparation, judging, breeding and selecting, and much more. Although old, this volume contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of considerable utility to the farmer, breeder, and exhibitor. Also included in this book is a wealth of other information that will be of use to those keeping pigs for pleasure or profit. Contents include: "Pig Farming", "Advantages Of Showing", "Selecting And Fitting The Show Herd", "Handling Show Herd In The Ring", "To The Exhibitor And Fair Manager Judging At Shows", "Pedigrees", "Pig Club Work", "Attentive Plan For 4-H Club Or F. F. A. Project", 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 in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on pig farming.

This is a classic guide to farm machinery, with a special focus on machinery used for producing grain. It provides detained descriptions and explanations of the machinery dealt with, as well as information on repair, maintenance, and operation. Written in plain language and full of helpful diagrams and photographs, "The Machinery of Grain Production" will be of considerable utility to those who use and maintain vintage farming machinery, and it is not to be missed by readers interested in the history and development of modern agricultural equipment. Contents include: "Harvesting and Threshing Methods", "Types and Development of Combines", "Flow Path of Material", "Types and Sources of Seed Loss", "Cutting and Conveying", "Types of Threshing Cylinder", "Rubber Rolls for Threshing", "Threshing Effectiveness", "Seed Damage", 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 in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on agricultural tools and machinery.

This vintage book contains Henryk Sienkiewicz's 1912 novel, "In Desert And Wilderness". Sienkiewicz's compelling young adult novel tells the tale of two friends who are taken by rebels during the Mahdist war in Sudan. "In Desert And Wilderness" was used as the basis for two films, one in 1917 and one in 2001. This book is recommended for fans of inspirational historical literature, and it would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Henryk Sienkiewicz is a Polish author who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1905. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.

Illustrated with useful diagrams, this unusual guide provides practical instructions to build several traditional outdoor play aid for children, including the classic roundabout, helter skelter and toboggan. A must-have for any woodworking or wood-craft enthusiast. Contents include: Woodworking - Outdoor Play Aids - A Garden Swing - How to Make a Small Roundabout - Constructional Details - Constructing A toboggan. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before, and the content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. We are republishing this classic text in a high quality, affordable edition, and it comes complete with a newly written introduction.

In the middle of the main square of Chamonix stands the memorial erected to the Geneva naturalist Horace-Benedict de Saussure and to his guide. Although de Saussure was not actually the first person to reach the top of Mont Blanc, he and Balmat together gave the initial impetus to mountaineering and awoke a new passion in mankind.The Swiss have made a substantial contribution to the conquest of the Alps. In addition to those of de Saussure, many other valuable explorations have been undertaken.During the classic period of alpine mountaineering, the XIXth century, one peak after another in the cantons of Valais and Berne was scaled with the help of Swiss mountain guides who, again and again, earned hearty praise from the explorers by whom they had been engaged.

This vintage book is comprehensive and beginner-friendly guide to making wooden toys, with directions for making puppets, a rocking horse, model buildings, and much more. Making wooden toys can be a cost-effective and rewarding process for both parent and child. Profusely illustrated and full of simple instructions, this timeless volume is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in hand-making toys from wood, and would make for a fantastic addition to family collections. Contents include: "Toy Farm", "Toy Station", "Toy Garage", "Desk and Chair", "Rocking Horse", "Puppet Theatre", "Puppets", and "Toy Shop". 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 the history of toys.

The Call of Cthulhu is H. P. Lovecraft's most well-known and celebrated work of supernatural horror fiction. The short story is a fantastic fusion of science fiction and thrilling tension.Francis Thurston is sorting through the notes of his late grand-uncle, a renowned professor of Semitic languages. As Thurston delves deeper into his relative's research, he stumbles across evidence related to the existence of a cult that worships an ancient demonic god. As he follows the nightmarish connections made by his grand-uncle, he begins to realise the horror and madness that lies in wait not just for him but for the world.First published in 1928, this chilling short story is not to be missed by fans of H. P. Lovecraft's pioneering work in supernatural and science fiction horror.

Originally published in 1878, this classic book contains a wealth of information on the subject of making fireworks, and will prove to be a very interesting read for anyone with an interest in the history of the subject. 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.