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An Excellent collection of short stories of terrifying seances and ghostly visitations. With stories by Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Arthur Conan Doyle

This volume contains a detailed guide to the various diseases and ailments common to bees, with supplementary information on bee-keeping, honey craft, and natural history. Complete with a wealth of interesting and practicable information, as well as being profusely illustrated and written in clear language, these articles will be of special interest to the novice bee-keeper. The text will make for a great addition to any collection of bee-keeping literature. The articles of this book include: 'A Living From Bees', 'A Manual of Rational Bee-Keeping', 'A Treatise on the Management of Bees', 'Bee Keeping for All - A Manual of Honey Craft', 'Bee Keeping for Beginners and Others', 'Bee Keeping Simplified - For Small Cottager and Smallholder', etcetera. We are proud to republish this volume, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee-keeping.

This volume contains a collection of articles on bees, including simple guides to bee-keeping, information on natural history, advice on marketing, and much more. Written in clear, concise language and full of helpful tips and practicable information, this is a text that will be of much value to the modern bee-keeper, and makes for a great addition to bee-keeping literature. The articles of this volume include: 'The American Bee Keeper's Manual', 'Dzierzon's Rational Bee Keeping', 'A Modern Bee-Farm and Its Economic Management', 'A Practical Treatise on the Hive and the Honey Bee', 'How to Keep Bees for Profit', 'The Bee Keepers Guide to the Movable Comb Hives', etcetera. We are proud to republish this book, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee keeping.

This book contains a collection of articles on varieties of plants and their interaction with bees, with supplementary information on bee-keeping and general bee management and care. These articles are written in simple, clear language, and include a wealth of interesting and practical information on the subject. This text is a must-read for discerning enthusiasts, and a great addition to collections of bee-keeping literature. The chapters of this volume include: 'A Complete Guide to the Mystery and Management of Bees', 'A Living from Bees', 'A Modern Bee-Farm and Its Economic Management', 'A Practical Treatise on the Hive and Honey Bee', 'Bee Keeping for All - A Manual of Honey Craft', 'Modern Bee Keeping', etcetera. We are proudly republishing this antique volume, now complete with a new introduction on bee-keeping.

This book contains a collection of articles on the anatomy, genus, reproduction, and other aspects of the bee. Including detailed, easy-to-follow guides and a wealth of information pertaining to the keeping of bees, this text will be of much value to the modern enthusiast. It will make for a great addition to collections of bee-keeping literature. The articles of this volume include: 'A Manual of Bee-Keeping', 'A Manual of Rational Bee-Keeping', 'Bees and Bee Keeping - A Plain and Practical Work', 'British Bees: An Introduction to the Study of the Natural History and Economy of the Bees Indigenous to the British Isles'; etcetera. We are proud to be republishing this antique collection, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee keeping.

This book contains a collection of articles on the methods and equipment of the beekeeper. Written with the beginner in mind and including a wealth of important and invaluable information conducive to successful bee-keeping, this text will be of much interest to the novice keeper, and makes for a worthy addition to collections of bee-keeping literature. The articles of this collection include: 'A Manual of Bee-Keeping'; 'A Practical Treatise on the Hive and the Honey Bee'; 'Artificial Swarms - A Treatise on the Production of Early Swarms of Bees'; 'Bee Keeping Simplified - For Small Cottager and Smallholder'; 'Bees and Bee Keeping - A Plain and Practical Work'; and more. We are proud to republish this volume now, complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee-keeping.

This vintage book is comprehensive and beginner-friendly guide to making wooden toys, with information on tools and equipment, joining, finishing, 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, and would make for a fantastic addition to family collections. Contents include: ¿Tools and Supplies¿, ¿Transferring Drawings¿, ¿Sawing¿, ¿Fastening Parts Together¿, ¿Joints¿, ¿Coloring and Finishing¿, ¿Standing, Rocking, and Wheeling Animals¿, ¿Jacks and Acrobats¿Performers on Strings¿, ¿Combat and Competition Toys¿, ¿Walkers and Dancers on an Inclined Plane¿, ¿Carts and Chariots¿, etc. 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.

All aspects of renovating old orchard trees are dealt with in this handy volume written by various experts in the subject. Thoroughly recommended reading for the budding gardener, it contains a wealth of information forming a complete how-to guide. Extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams and photographs. 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.

This book is three classic articles on growing pineapples, with information on propagation, planting, pruning, pests, and other related aspects. Highly accessible and full of invaluable information, these articles will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in growing pineapples. Contents include: ¿The Pine-apple¿, ¿Pineries¿, ¿Varieties of Pines¿, ¿Succession Plants¿Spring Treatment¿, ¿Succession Plants¿Summer and Autumn Treatment¿, ¿Fruiting Trees¿, ¿Retarding and Keeping the Pine-apples after they are Ripe¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

All aspects of spraying fruit plants are dealt with in this handy volume written by various experts in the subject. Thoroughly recommended reading for the budding gardener, it contains a wealth of information forming a complete how-to guide. Illustrated with black and white photographs and drawings. 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.

This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on the subject of tomato growing, with information on planting, fertilising, pests and diseases, harvesting, marketing, and many other related aspects. These articles have been carefully chosen for the modern reader, and will be of utility to both existing and prospective growers. Contents include: ¿Production of Tomatoes under Glass, by P. E. N. Hitchens¿, ¿The Book of the Tomato, by W. E. Shawell-Cooper¿, ¿The New Outdoor Tomatoes, by Ray Genders¿, ¿The Tomato, by Paul Work¿, and ¿Tomato Production, by Paul Work¿. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This vintage book is a complete guide to growing soft fruit and berries, with information on tools and equipment, fertilisation, planting, harvesting, and other related aspects. With a plethora of helpful illustrations and a wealth of useful and important information, this guide constitutes an ideal resource for those with an interest in growing berries and fruit. Contents include: ¿The Beginning¿, ¿The Strawberry¿, ¿What an Acre May Dö, ¿Soil and Location¿, ¿Manuring and Preparing the Ground¿, ¿Planting¿, ¿The Planting Season¿, ¿Summer Planting¿, ¿Summer Planting¿Continued¿, ¿Saving Labor¿, ¿Distance Apart¿, ¿Mulching¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on the subject of pear growing, including information on soils, fertilisation, planting, harvesting, marketing, and many other related aspects. The articles have been carefully selected for the modern reader, and contain a wealth of useful information and handy tips. Contents include: ¿Pear Growing ¿ Illustrated¿, ¿Pear Growing¿, ¿Pear Growing for Amateurs¿, ¿Dessert and Cooking Pears¿, ¿Growing Pears¿, ¿Pear Variety¿, ¿Pears¿, ¿Growing Pears for Small Families¿, ¿Pruning Pear Trees Made Easy¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This volume contains a classic article on the mango, including information on its natural history, uses, cultivation, diseases, and other related aspects. Profusely illustrated and comprehensive in its treatment, this book will appeal to those with an interest in horticulture, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: ¿The Mangö, ¿Botanical Description¿, ¿History and Distribution¿, ¿Composition and Uses of the Fruit¿, ¿Climate and Soil¿, ¿Cultivation¿, ¿Propagation¿, ¿Mulgoba Group¿, ¿Alphonse Group¿, ¿Sandersha Group¿, and ¿Cambodiana Group¿. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This vintage book is a collection of articles on the subject of growing apple trees. These timeless and profusely illustrated articles contain information on every aspect of apple production, and will be of considerable utility to readers with a practical interest in the subject. The articles include: ¿How to Grow the Apple for the Amateur Fruit Grower¿, ¿Dwarf Apples¿, ¿Apple Growing ¿ Illustrated¿, ¿Guide to Apple Growing¿, ¿Apple Growing for Amateurs¿, ¿Growing Dessert and Cooking Apples¿, ¿Apples¿, ¿Varieties of Apples¿, ¿Apple Growing¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on the cultivation of red, white, and black currants. Profusely illustrated and including a wealth of useful, practical information, this collection is ideal for those occupied in the production of currants, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: ¿Pruning Black Currants¿, ¿Black Currents¿, ¿The Black Currant¿, ¿The Red and White Currants¿, ¿Red and White Currants¿, ¿Currants, Red and White¿, ¿The Currant¿, ¿Currants¿, ¿Black, Red and White Currants¿, ¿Currants of All Kinds¿, ¿The Currant¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This volume contains a collection of classic articles on growing raspberries, written by experts and carefully selected for the modern reader. Profusely illustrated and containing all the information a prospective grower will need to know, these articles are ideal for the novice, and would make for great additions to collections of related literature. Contents include: ¿Raspberries, by Mr. Cuthbert¿, ¿Raspberries, by George Whitebead¿, ¿The Raspberry, by Jacob Biggle¿, ¿The Raspberry, by G. Copley¿, ¿Raspberries, by W. Shewell-Cooper¿, ¿The Raspberry, by N. Bagnal¿, and ¿Raspberries, by Frederick Keeble¿. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This antiquarian volume contains a large collection of articles on mallards, the mandarin, the Aylesbury, the Muscovy, and many other breeds of duck. Containing a wealth of information, detailed descriptions, economic qualities, and histories of the breeds, this profusely illustrated guide constitutes an invaluable resource for the duck enthusiast. It will make for a great addition to any collection of related literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Comparative Studies on the Behavior of Anatinae', 'Domestic Geese and Ducks', 'Domestic Poultry: A Practical Treatise on the Preferable Breeds of Farm-Yard Poultry', 'Ducks and Duck Breeding', 'Races of Domestic Poultry', 'The Care and Propagation of Ornamental Waterfowl', etcetera. We are proud to republish this book, now complete with a new introduction on poultry farming.

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.

This volume comprises a collection of interesting articles on the housing, feeding, breeding, and general care of ducklings. Including a wealth of practical information on a variety of aspects of duck-keeping, these articles will be of much value to the poultry keeper. The book makes for a thoroughly worthy addition to collections of agricultural and animal-keeping literature. The articles containment within this text are: 'Ducks and Duck Breedings ¿ Charles Roscoe'; 'Ducks: Breeding, Rearing, and Management ¿ Reginald Appleyard'; 'Natural and Artificial Duck Culture ¿ James Rankin'; and 'Wild Ducks: How to Rear and Shoot Them ¿ W. Coape Oates'. We are proud to republish this vintage text, now complete with a new introduction on poultry farming.

This antique text contains a collection of articles on the nutrition, rations and equipment for cattle feeding. A compendium that will be of much value to the farmer, this text makes for a worthy addition to collections of cattle farming literature and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the entirety of cattle management. The articles contained herein include: American Cattle: Their History, Breeding and Management; British Husbandry ¿ Exhibiting the Farming Practice in the Various Parts of the United Kingdom; Cattle and Cattle Breeders; Cattle: Their Management, Treatment, and Diseases; Dairy Farmers Encyclopedia; and more. We are proud to republish this antiquarian text here complete with a new introduction on farming.

This text contains a detailed guide to fertilising machinery, with information on manure spreaders, loaders, sowers, ploughs, and many other forms of machinery used in the fertilisation process. Complete with simple, step-by-step instructions, information on maintenance and repair, handy tips, and a plethora of photographs and illustrations, this text will be of great use to any farmer. It will also be of considerable value to those with a general interest in the development of agricultural machinery. The chapters of this text include: 'Manure Spreaders', 'The Frame', 'The Tight Bottom with Conveyer', 'Conveyer Drive', 'The Lower Beater', 'The Upper Beater', 'Widespread Device', 'Beater Drive', 'Box', 'Lime-Spreader Attachment', 'Mechanical Loaders', 'Granular-Fertilizer Distributors', etcetera. We are proud to republish this antiquarian volume, now complete with a new introduction on agricultural tools and machinery.

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. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Feeding Goats on the Farm" contains information on nutrition and rationing. It is intended to illustrate the main aspects of goat feeding and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "The Origin of Poultry Breeds" contains information on poultry varieties and their characteristics. It is intended to illustrate the origins of the main breeds and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "The Poultry Breeding Manual" contains information on breeds, biology, hatching and much more. It is intended to illustrate the main aspects of poultry breeding and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to training grapevines, with a special focus on the ¿Guyot¿ and ¿Thomery¿ Systems. With simple, clear instructions and a wealth of invaluable tips, this volume covers every aspect of grapevine training, and explores the benefit and drawbacks of some of the most popular and successful methods. Contents include: ¿How to Bend the Bows¿, ¿Training the First and Second Years¿, ¿Training the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Years¿, ¿Training: Guyot System¿, ¿Training: Various Forms¿, ¿Models of Training¿, ¿Review of Various Systems of Pruning and Training¿, ¿Time to Prune, and Pruning and Training¿, ¿The Cultivation of the Vine according to the Thomery Method¿, and ¿The Thomery System of Training¿. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on wine making.

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. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Breeds of Milk Goats" contains information on the Nubian, Murciene, Toggenburg and many more. It is intended to illustrate the main goat breeds and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork