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This book contains a selection of classic articles on the subject of church organs, focusing on their design and construction. They look in detail at historical manufacturers and designers, and provide detailed descriptions as to their inner workings and machinations. Contents include: ¿The Modern British Organ ¿ A Theoretical and Practical Treatise on the Tone and Mechanism of the King of Instruments¿, ¿Modern Organ Building ¿ Practical Explanation and Description of Organ Construction with Especial Regard to Pneumatic Action and Chapters on Tuning, Voicing, Etc.¿, and ¿The Organ ¿ It's History and Construction: A Comprehensive Treatise on the Structure and Capabilities of the Organ¿. 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 the history of the organ.

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 leather. The titles in this range include "A Guide to the Decoration of Leather" "Tools for Leatherwork" "The Vegetable Tanning Process" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Hides and Skins for Leather" contains information on the materials used in leather production. It is intended to illustrate the main aspects of skin preparation 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.

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.

This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on the subject of mountaineering and the use of climbing rope. Written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated, this volume is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in mountaineering, and will be of considerable utility to beginners. ¿The Principles of Rock Climbing¿ has been carefully selected for a modern readership, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce 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 mountaineering.

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.

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.

This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of billiards, with information on a variety of subjects ranging from holding the cue to ¿topping¿ the ball. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless articles will be of considerable utility to both novice and experienced player alike. Contents include: ¿The Meaning of Good Billiards¿, ¿Some Useful Hints for a Start¿, ¿The Right Temperament¿, ¿Billiards Don'ts¿, ¿Mode of Scoring¿, Preliminary Hints: The Stance: Cueing: The Bridge¿, ¿Preliminary Practice: Holding the Cue, and Freedom¿, ¿Striking the Ball: The Half-Ball Shot¿, ¿General Strokes for a Beginner¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce 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 snooker, pool, and billiards.

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.