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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.

Ancient Hindu Judicature by Guru Rajah Rao is a scholarly exploration of the judicial system in ancient Hindu society, offering insights into the principles, practices, and jurisprudence of a bygone era. Ancient Hindu Judicature by Guru Rajah Rao is a remarkable work that delves into the intricacies of the judicial system in ancient Hindu civilization. This comprehensive study sheds light on the principles, procedures, and legal philosophy that governed the legal affairs of ancient India. The book commences by providing readers with a historical context, tracing the evolution of the Hindu legal system from ancient texts such as the Vedas and Manusmriti to later commentaries and treatises. Rao explores the foundations of Hindu jurisprudence and its profound influence on the development of legal thought in India. Central to the book is the examination of legal principles and practices. Guru Rajah Rao dissects the intricacies of ancient Hindu law, including its classifications, sources, and the role of judges and legal scholars. He offers readers a glimpse into the complexity of legal reasoning and decision-making in ancient India. Furthermore, the book delves into case studies and historical examples of legal disputes and their resolutions, providing practical insights into the functioning of the ancient Hindu judicature. Rao's analysis highlights the role of ethics, morality, and societal values in shaping legal judgments. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars, historians, legal enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the historical and philosophical dimensions of ancient Hindu law. Guru Rajah Rao's meticulous research and insightful analysis make it a must-read for those curious about the legal traditions of ancient India.

First published in 1921, "A Traveller in Little Things" is a charming travel narrative of the author's various rambles around the beautiful countryside of England. Highly recommended for all lovers of nature writing. William Henry Hudson (1841 - 1922) was an Argentinian naturalist, author, and ornithologist. He was one of the founding members of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, and is best known for his novel "Green Mansions" (1904). Other notable works include "A Little Boy Lost" (1905) and "Far Away and Long Ago" (1918), which has since been adapted into a film. Hudson is considered a national treasure in Argentina, and his legacy lives on in the form of an Italian town and numerous other public places named after him. Contents include: "How I Found My Title", "The Old Man's Delusion", "As A Tree Falls", "A Story Of Long Descent", "A Second Story Of Two Brothers", "A Third Story Of Two Brothers", "The Two White Houses: A Memory", "Dandy A Story Of A Dog", "The Samphire Gatherer", "A Surrey Village", etc. 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 a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

This book is the third and final of the Mysterious Island set of tales and adventures. 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.

The Working Dog Vol. II - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers together all the best early writing on the breeds from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken from a comprehensive range of books, many of them now rare and much sought-after works, all of them written by renowned breed experts of their day. These books are treasure troves of information about the breeds - The physical points, temperaments, and special abilities are given; celebrated dogs are discussed and pictured; and the history of each breed and pedigrees of famous champions are also provided. The contents were well illustrated with numerous photographs of leading and famous dogs of that era and these are all reproduced to the highest quality. Books used include: The Illustrated Book Of The Dog Vero Shaw (1879), The Show Dog by H. W. Huntington (1901), About Our Dogs by A. Croxton Smith (1931) and many others. The breeds in this Volume include: The Newfoundland, the Schnauzer and the St, Bernard.

"The Talmud Unmasked" is an 1892 work by Justinas Pranaitus. Generally regarded as anti-Semitic, it is a collection of quotes from the Talmud and Zohar that the author claims illustrate that Judaism promotes hatred towards non-Jews to the point of promoting murder. Contents include: "Justinas Pranaitis", "Jesus Christ in the Talmud", "The Christians", "Christians Must Be Avoided", and "Christians Must Be Exterminated". Justinas Bonaventura Pranaitis (1861 - 1917) was a Lithuanian Catholic priest who worked as Master of Theology and Professor of Hebrew at the Imperial Ecclesiastical Academy of the Roman Catholic Church in Saint Petersburg, Russia. 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 biography of the author.