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This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of mountaineering and the use of climbing rope. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, this volume is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in mountaineering, and will be of most 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.

"The Tales of Nosferatu" contains a collection of bone-chilling short stories concerning vampires and vampirism that delineate the evolution of the vampire tale from "The Skeleton Count" By Elizabeth Grey to "Vampirella" By Ron Goulart. These blood-curdling stories will appeal to those with a love of the macabre, and they are not to be missed by those with an interest in vampire fiction and it's origins, influences, and evolution. Contents include: "The Skeleton Count Or, The Vampire Mistress, By Elizabeth Grey", "The Vampyre's Story By James Malcolm Rymer", "The Pale Lady By Alexandre Dumas & Paul Bocage", "The Grave Of Ethelind Fionguala By Julian Hawthorne", "Let Loose By Mary Cholmondeley", "A True Story Of A Vampire By Count Eric Stenbock", "Grettir At Thorhall·stead By Frank Norris", 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 the original text and artwork.

A collection of Arthur Conan Doyle's chilling vampire stories, including: "The American's Tale", "The Captain of the Pole-star", "John Barrington Cowles", "The Ring of Thoth", "The Winning Shot", and "The Parasite". Blood-curdling stories of lust, loathing and decadence, they explore the darker side of the human psyche, both living and unliving. "Stories with Bite" is highly recommended for lovers of Gothic literature and is not to be missed by fans of vampire stories in particular. Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930) was a British writer best known for his detective novels starring the now world-famous character Sherlock Holmes. He published the first novel concerning Holmes and Dr. Watson "A Study in Scarlet" in 1887, and went on to produce more than fifty others featuring the legendary crime-fighting duo. He was a prolific author, writing in many genres over his lifetime including science fiction, comedy, poetry, romance, historical, non-fiction, and fantasy. 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 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, "Ducks, Geese and Turkeys - A Collection of Articles on the Methods and Equipment of Poultry Keeping" contains information on the poultry business. It is intended to illustrate aspects of poultry farming 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, "Pigeons - A Collection of Articles on the Origins, Varieties and Methods of Pigeon Keeping" contains information on pigeon farming. It is intended to illustrate aspects of keeping pigeons 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 comprehensive guide to growing grapes, with a focus on training vines with the use of trellises and stakes. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, this volume is highly recommended for budding gardeners with an interest in grape production, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Walls and Trellises", "Supports and Trellises", "Vineyard Stakes", "Vines on Trellises", "Stakes and Trellises", "Distances and Trellises", and "Grape Trellises". 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.

This book contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of growing grapevines in pots, complete with historical information, simple directions, and helpful tips. Highly accessible and full of invaluable information, these articles have been carefully selected for a modern readership, and will be of considerable utility to budding fruit growers. Contents include: "Fruit Growing", "Vines in Pots", "Early Forcing", "Plunging Pot Vines", "Management of Fruiting Vines", "In Pots", "Rearing Pot Vines", "Vines in Small Pots for Dinner Table", "Culture of the Vine in Pots", and "Pot Culture". 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 fruit growing.

This book contains a collection of classic articles on the diseases and pests common to grape vines, with information on identification, prevention, spraying, and many other related aspects. With helpful illustrations and simple directions, this volume will be of utility to the modern fruit grower, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of horticultural literature. Contents include: "Fruit Growing", "Diseases and Insects - Peter B. Mead", "Insects and Diseases - Andrew S. Fuller", "Diseases and Insects - John Phin", and "Insects and Diseases - William C. McCollom". 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 fruit growing.

This volume contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of grafting grapevines, complete with historical information, simple directions, and helpful tips. Highly accessible and full of invaluable information, these articles have been carefully selected for a modern readership, and will be of considerable utility to budding fruit growers. Contents include: "Fruit Growing, "Grafting the Vine - George Husmann", "Layering and Grafting - William Chamberlain Strong", "Grafting the Grape - Andrew S. Fuller", and "New Methods of Grafting and Budding Vines - E. H. Twight". 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 fruit growing.