LIBROS DEL AUTOR: various authors

318 resultados para LIBROS DEL AUTOR: various authors

  • A Guide to Keeping Ducks - A Collection of Articles on Housing, Breeding, Feeding, Rearing and Many Other Aspects of Duck Keeping
    Various / Various Authors
    'A Guide to Keeping Ducks' contains information on the methods and equipment of the poultry farmer. It is intended to illustrate the main aspects of duck breeding and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject. Highly recommended for modern readers with a practical interest in poultry keeping for pleasure or for profit. Contents include: '...
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    44,09 €

  • The Production of Duck Eggs - A Collection of Articles on Incubators, Hatching, Collection and Other Aspects of Egg Production
    Various / Various Authors
    This is a classic guide to incubating and brooding ducks, being a collection of carefully-selected articles dealing with such subjects as incubating, hatching, caring for young, and much more. Written with the beginner in mind, it simply explains each step of the processes with the aid of helpful diagrams, making it ideal for modern readers with a practical interest in keeping ...
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    34,89 €

  • Fur from Rabbits - A Collection of Articles on Pelt Dressing, Killing, Marketing and Other Aspects of Fur Farming
    Various / Various Authors
    This book contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of rabbit farming, covering such topics as pelt dressing, killing, marketing and many other aspects related to rabbit farming for profit. This easy-to-digest guide is full of simple instructions and helpful tips, making it ideal for beginners and those looking to get into the practice. Contents include: 'Cunicul...
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    16,19 €

  • Breeding Rabbits - A Collection of Helpful Articles on Hints and Tips for Rabbit Breeding
    Various / Various Authors
    'Breeding Rabbits' contains information on the methods and equipment of the rabbit farmer. It is intended to illustrate the main aspects of rabbit breeding and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject. Highly recommended for modern readers with a practical interest in rabbit keeping for pleasure or for profit. Contents include: 'Cunicult...
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    34,14 €

  • Rope and Harness Work on the Farm - With Information on Rope Construction and Various Knots Used on the Farm
    Various / Various Authors
    'Rope and Harness Work on the Farm' is a vintage book that deals with rope making and knot tying, focusing on those that are most suited for farm work. This simple guide is written with the novice in mind, and contains many clear and helpful diagrams together with step-by-step instructions. An invaluable reference book for modern farmers. Contents include: 'Rope, Knots And Nets...
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    18,47 €

  • Sheep Farming - With Information on Breeds, Rearing, Fattening and Wool
    Various / Various Authors
    This classic guide to sheep farming contains information on every step of the process, from breeding and rearing to wool production and beyond. With detailed descriptions and clear explanations, 'Sheep Farming' is highly recommended for anyone with a practical interest in keeping sheep for pleasure or for profit. Contents include: 'Sheep Farming', 'Sheep And Goats', 'Length', '...
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    37,62 €

  • The Chemistry of Soils - Including Information on Acidity, Nitrification, Lime Requirements and Many Other Aspects of Soil Chemistry
    Various / Various Authors
    'The Chemistry of Soils' is a treatise on the scientific aspects of soil, exploring such subjects as lime requirements, acidity, nitrification, etc. This timeless volume contains a wealth of information that will be of use to the farmer of keen gardener. Contents include: 'And Preparation Of Sample', 'Plant Nutrients In The Soil', 'Absorption Of Substances By Soils', 'Flocculat...
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    16,48 €

  • Hay Making - With Information Cultivation, Sowing, Mulching and Other Aspects of Hay Making
    Various / Various Authors
    'Hay Making' deals with every aspect of the process, from cultivation and sowing to mulching and beyond. This timeless guide is clear and concise, containing much to offer both existing and prospective farmers with an interest in the subject. Contents include: 'Farming', 'Establishment And Maintenance', 'Of Hay Fields', 'Theory And Practice Of Making Hay', 'Making Hay', 'Haymak...
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    33,82 €

  • Blacksmithing on the Farm - With Information on the Materials, Tools and Methods of the Blacksmith
    Various / Various Authors
    This book contains a classic guide to farm blacksmithing. Blacksmithing is an invaluable skill for the farmer, allowing him or her to produce and maintain whatever tools and materials they might require in the day-to-day running of their farm. With simple, step-by-step instructions coupled with detailed descriptions and helpful diagrams, 'Blacksmithing on the Farm' will be of c...
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    39,67 €

  • Breeding and Rearing of Cattle - Milk and Beef Production
    Various / Various Authors
    This vintage book contains a complete and comprehensive guide to cattle farming for beef and milk production. Although old, the information contained within this book is timeless and will be of considerable utility to modern farmers and smallholders. It includes instructions for every aspect of cattle farming and would make for a useful addition to collections of allied literat...
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    35,02 €

  • Farm Machinery for Spraying and Dusting Crops
    Various / Various Authors
    The development of farming machinery revolutionised agriculture, allowing for far greater yields with less manpower. This volume explores early examples of farm machinery used for dusting and spraying crops, with detailed descriptions and explanations as to how they worked. Highly recommended for those with an interest in the history and development of modern agricultural machi...
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    18,69 €

  • Fly Fishing - Flies; How to Make Them and Which Ones to Use Depending on Fish and Time of Year
    Various / Various Authors
    Contained within this vintage book is a timeless guide to fly-fishing, with chapters on how to make the flies and which types are to be used in which months. Including simple instructions and many helpful illustrations, 'Fly Fishing' will appeal to enthusiasts both new and old. Contents include: 'A Short History Of Fishing', 'Flies', 'Descriptions Of The Flies', 'Fly-Making', '...
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    40,96 €

  • Fly Fishing for Salmon - With Chapters on
    Various / Various Authors
    This detailed guide to fly fishing for salmon comprises nine detailed chapters written by various experts on the subject. It is extensively illustrated with black and white photographs, diagrams and drawings. Fly fishing for Salmon takes a comprehensive and informative look at the subject and is highly recommended for any fishing enthusiast or historian of the sport. Contents ...
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    33,54 €

  • Big Game Fishing - With Chapters on
    Various / Various Authors
    'Big Game Fishing' contains a fantastic vintage guide to fishing for large fish, including tuna, swordfish, sharks, and more. This illustrated guide contains simple explanations and descriptions coupled with expert knowledge and helpful tips, making it ideal for adventurous anglers of all skill levels. Contents include: 'A Short History Of Fishing', 'Marlin', 'The Marlin Or Spe...
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    38,43 €

  • Wrought Ironwork - A Manual of Instruction for Rural Craftsmen
    Various / Various Authors
    This text contains a detailed guide to wrought ironwork, being a manual of instructions for rural craftsmen. It was prepared by the ’Rural Industries Bureau’ to provide technical knowledge and provide apprentices with a basic introduction on this subject. Complete with simple, clear instructions and profusely illustrated, this text will be of much value to the novice ironworker...
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    34,09 €

  • How to Catch Bream - By Twelve Different Methods
    Various / Various Authors
    This volume offers the reader a wealth of information on fishing for bream, dealing with night fishing, required equipment, drifting, common problems, and much more. “Bream” is highly recommended for all with an interest in angling, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “As a Light Rod and Line Sport”, “Fishing the Surf”,...
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    39,84 €

  • How to Catch Bream - By Twelve Different Methods
    Various / Various Authors
    This volume offers the reader a wealth of information on fishing for bream, dealing with night fishing, required equipment, drifting, common problems, and much more. “Bream” is highly recommended for all with an interest in angling, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “As a Light Rod and Line Sport”, “Fishing the Surf”,...
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    19,97 €

  • Billiards - Screw, Side and Top - Some Useful Tips on How to Master Spin Shots
    Various / Various Authors
    This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of billiards, with information on a variety of techniques including 'screw' strokes and 'topping'. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless articles will be of considerable utility to those wishing to improve their existing billiards skills. Contents include: 'Screw Strokes-Melbourne Inman', 'Screw a...
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    22,84 €

  • Breeds of Chickens for Meat and Egg Production
    Various / Various Authors
    This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to the variety of breeds of poultry commonly used for meat and eggs. For each breed treated there is provided a photograph accompanied by a detailed description and other notable information. 'Breeds of Chickens for Meat and Egg Production' will be of utility to modern farmers and keepers of poultry alike, and it would make for a...
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    20,00 €

  • Breeds of Chickens for Meat and Egg Production
    Various / Various Authors
    This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to the variety of breeds of poultry commonly used for meat and eggs. For each breed treated there is provided a photograph accompanied by a detailed description and other notable information. 'Breeds of Chickens for Meat and Egg Production' will be of utility to modern farmers and keepers of poultry alike, and it would make for a...
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    39,83 €

  • The Customs, Beliefs, and Ceremonies of South Eastern Russia - The Khazar and Mordvin Kingdoms (Folklore History Series)
    Various / Various Authors
    South eastern Russia is a vast stunning landscape with a beautiful and intricate cultures. This book looks into superstition and cultures of the Mordvin and Khazar kingdoms. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900’s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality,...
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    35,21 €

  • 250 Ways to Prepare Poultry and Game Birds
    Various Authors
    This is an absorbing read for any cookery enthusiast or historian and contains many recipes that can be cooked today. Contents Include: Roasted and Baked Chicken; Broiled Chicken; Stewed Chicken; Friend Chicken; Creamed Chicken; Chicken Casseroles; Pies and Shortcakes; Chicken Loaves; Salads; Chicken Sandwiches; Poultry Livers; Ducks; Geese; Turkeys; Pigeons and Squabs; Game; a...
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    29,87 €

  • Book of Vegetables
    Various Authors
    This is a delicious read for any vegetarian or cookery enthusiast and includes much information that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include: Vegetable Appetizers and Soups, Vegetables from A to Z, Vegetable Main-Dish Combinations, Cooking with Canned and Packaged Vegetables, Cooking with Frozen Vegetables, Cooking Vegetables Outdoors, Vegetable Relishes, Sauces f...
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    30,09 €

  • 500 Delicious Salads
    Various Authors
    This is a delicious read for any cookery enthusiast or historian. Five hundred recipes are extensively illustrated with text and full page photographs. Contents Include: appetizer Salads, Fruit Salads, Salad Bowls, Tossed Salads, Vegetable Salads, Salad Plates, Chicken Salads, Fish and Meat Salads, Frozen Salads, Holiday Salads, Salad Garnishes, and Salad Dressings. Many of the...
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    31,02 €

  • Folklore of the Negroes of Jamaica - With Notes on Obeah Worship
    Various Authors
    This collection of folklore and stories sheds light on a fascinating blend of cultures and practices.. Discussing the blend of West African religion and superstition in Jamaica through the eyes of the white Christian observer. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900’s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republis...
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    36,54 €

  • Folklore of the Negroes of Jamaica - With Notes on Obeah Worship
    Various / Various Authors
    This collection of folklore and stories sheds light on a fascinating blend of cultures and practices.. Discussing the blend of West African religion and superstition in Jamaica through the eyes of the white Christian observer. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900’s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republis...
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    34,38 €

  • Folktales of Water Spirits, Kelpies, and Selkies
    Various / Various Authors
    The beautiful and powerful landscape of Scotland has always inspired awe in any traveller, in this book we look at the superstitions built up around this breath taking scenery. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900’s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quali...
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    31,21 €

  • Millinery Hat Making and Design - Fancy and Draped Crowns and Special-Purpose Millinery
    Various / Various Authors
    This vintage volume contains a detailed guide to millinery, with directions for making veils, caps, special-purpose hats, and much more. With simple directions and useful, detailed illustrations, this book is ideal for the beginner, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of handcrafting literature. Contents include: 'Fancy Crowns', 'Draped Crowns', 'Fancy and Dr...
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    41,04 €

  • The Better Days Books Vintage Halloween Reader
    Various Authors
    Rediscover Halloween - the way it was meant to be! This one of a kind anthology of vintage Halloween history, superstition, facts and fun brings together two complete classic volumes - The Book of Halloween (1919) and Games For Halloween (1912) - along with more than 40 articles, reminiscences, stories, poems, and even sheet music, all published between the 1840s and the early ...
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    35,00 €

  • Atrum Tempestas
    Black Hound / Various Authors
    A collection of dark, surreal and fantastical tales that will prick your senses. Written by the cream of up coming and established authors, this collection will leave you compelled and looking over your shoulder. John ’Jam’ Arthur Miller, John Gledson, Andrew Wolter, Greg L. Hall, Jason L. Keene, Cassandra Lee, K.K, Steven Marshall, William Couper, Justin Holley, Jeanna Tend...
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    34,76 €