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This vintage book contains a fascinating and comprehensive treatise on the racing pigeon, and includes information on feeding, general care and management, breeding, and much more. This text contains a wealth of timeless information on racing pigeons, as well as many useful hints and handy tips. It will be of considerable utility to the modern fancier. The chapters of this book include: 'The Racing Ace', 'Making Pigeons Fly Faster', 'Feeding for Breeding', 'Preparation for the Breeding Season', 'Controlling Racing Pigeons', 'The Master Gland', 'Special Investigation into the Cause of Racing Pigeons Respiratory Troubles', etcetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a new introduction on pigeons.

This vintage text contains a comprehensive guide to racing pigeons, with information on training, feeding, housing, showing, breeding, and much more. This complete and timeless guide will be of considerable utility to both prospective and existing fanciers, and would make for a wonderful addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this book include: 'The Pigeon's History', 'The Loft', 'Keeping the Loft Clean', 'The Pigeon', 'Feeding', 'The Breeding Season', 'The Moult', 'Colors', 'Teaching the Young Bird', 'Cooped', 'Young-Bird Racing', 'The Club', 'Old-Bird Racing', 'Winning Systems', etcetera. This book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a new biography of the author.

An eclectic and fascinating collection of horror stories, including tales of hauntings, devil worship, witchcraft and ancient evil. Featuring such classic authors as J. Sheridan le Fanu, Bram Stoker, Charles Dickens, Evelyn Nesbit and many more.

The Bhagavad-Gita, interpreted by Annie Wood Besant, presents a profound and enlightening perspective on this timeless Hindu scripture. In her interpretation of The Bhagavad-Gita, Annie Wood Besant offers a unique and deeply insightful exploration of one of Hinduism's most revered texts. Her work illuminates the Gita's profound philosophical and spiritual teachings, making them accessible to a broader audience. Besant begins by setting the stage for the Gita's dialogue, providing context within the epic Mahabharata, where this sacred conversation takes place. Her analysis delves into the conversation between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, unraveling its symbolic and metaphysical layers. Besant's interpretation brings forth the Gita's themes of duty, righteousness, and the nature of reality, which are as relevant today as they were millennia ago. Central to Besant's commentary is the concept of dharma (righteous duty) and how it applies to the spiritual and everyday lives of individuals. She elucidates Krishna's teachings on various paths to spiritual liberation - including devotion, knowledge, and selfless action - highlighting their universal relevance. Her insights provide readers with a deeper understanding of the Gita's guidance on living a balanced, ethical, and spiritually enriched life. Besant also delves into the Gita's teachings on the nature of the self, the universe, and the divine. Her interpretation is not just scholarly but also deeply spiritual, reflecting her own Theosophical views. She presents the Gita as a guide for spiritual evolution, emphasizing its significance in the journey towards self-realization and unity with the divine. The Bhagavad-Gita by Annie Wood Besant is more than just a translation; it is a profound interpretation that offers a deeper understanding of this sacred text. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Hindu philosophy, spiritual growth, or the study of religious texts. Besant's work invites readers into the heart of the Gita's timeless wisdom, revealing its enduring power to inspire and transform.

PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION WHEN I walked through the Omaha Exposition grounds one hot day in September of 1898, on my way to the encampment of the Indian Congress, I found it difficult to realize that only fifty years before, the ground where Omaha now stands had been a camping place for Indians and that only twenty- five years ago, Nebraska, one hundred and fifty miles west of Omaha, had been a country dangerous to pass through, because the home and hunting ground of hostile tribes. All this has been forgotten now except by those who took part in the old life of those times and it was well that by such a gathering as this Indian Congress the past should be recalled and the former wild inhabitants of this fer- tile Western State should be seen by the newcomers who have succeeded them. To one who reflected upon the contrasts here af- forded by the conjunction of the two races, the pres- ence of the red man was full of suggestion. In its display of science and art, of invention, machinery and product, the Exposition stood for the bounding present it marked the swelling tide of the progress of an expanding people it exemplified the attainments of centuries of development...

Chronicles of Avonlea is a charming collection of short stories by Lucy Maud Montgomery, set in the beautiful town of Avonlea, the beloved home of Anne of Green Gables.This delightful anthology introduces readers to new characters and new adventures, all imbued with the same warmth and magic that Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables fans have come to adore. In twelve tales, Chronicles of Avonlea brings to life a world where kindness, friendship, and love prevail.The beloved character Anne Shirley makes a couple of surprise appearances in stories such as 'The Courting of Prissy Strong', and she stars once more in the wonderful tale 'The Hurrying of Ludovic'.Originally published in 1912, this collection is a must-read for fans of Anne of Green Gables and a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Immerse yourself in the magical world of Avonlea and discover the timeless charm of Montgomery's storytelling.

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.