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John Hollingshead (1827-1904) was an English journalist, writer and theatrical producer. Based on letters from the Morning Post, he published 'Ragged London in 1861' in the same year, capturing the essence of London's bleak environment. in the novel, a correspondent travels through the underbelly of the metropolis, meeting and living with the very poorest and most desperate members of society. This is a must-read for fans of classic English fiction and 19th century history. Sections include: The Centre; The East; The West; The North; The South; Postscript; and an Appendix. This vintage text is being republished in a high quality, modern and affordable edition, featuring a specially written concise biography.

This early work by the British archaeologist, Flinders Petrie, was originally published in 1898 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Religion and Conscience in Ancient Egypt' is a scholarly study on the ancient Egyptian civilisation and archaeological findings. William Matthew Flinders Petrie was born on 3rd July 1853 in Kent, England, son of Wlilliam Petrie and Ann née Flinders. He showed an early interest in the field of archaeology and by his teenage years was surveying local Roman monuments near his family home. Flinders Petrie continued to have many successes in Egypt and Palestine throughout his career, most notably, his discovery of the Mernepte stele, a stone tablet depicting scenes from ancient times. His excellent methodology and plethora of finds earned him a Knighthood for his services to archaeology in 1923.

Contained within this vintage book is a complete guide to making jewellery. It provides the reader with a fantastic introduction to the art, with instructions for everything from preparing your workshop to creating beautiful pieces of jewellery from a variety of materials. Highly recommended for novice and student jewellery makers. Contents include: ¿The Most Rewarding of Crafts¿, ¿The Approach to Jewellery Making¿, ¿Elementary Wire Work and Rolled Gold Jewellery¿, ¿Jewellery with Manufactured Units¿, ¿Jewellery Making as a Creative Craft¿, ¿Metals of the Jewellery Maker¿, ¿Processes with Metal¿, ¿Soldering¿, ¿More Advanced Work with Wire¿, ¿Chain Making¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of jewellery and jewellery making.

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 detailed guide to sailing around the Channel Islands, with authentic anecdotes, historical details, information on tidal streams, and much more. With a wealth of useful information for the sailor, this volume is highly recommended for anyone wishing to traverse the Channel Islands by boat, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: ¿General Remarks on the Appearance of the Island of Guernsey and Jersey, as seen from the Westward; Reflection¿, ¿Prevailing Winds among the Channel Islands; Surroundings¿, ¿Tidal Stream in the Offing; Caution¿, ¿Guernsey Island; St. Peter Port; Supplies¿, ¿Herm and Jethon Islands¿, ¿The Amfroques and other Rocks off Them¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing ¿The Channel Islands Pilot¿ now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on building boats. This book was first published in 1844.

This unusual book provides handwritten tabs to 100 standards, a standard being a composition that is continually used in repertoires. An interesting read for the musician and music historian. 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.