Beeton's Book of Needlework
- Author: Beeton Isabella Mary
- Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
Beeton's Book of Needlework belongs to the pen of Isabella Mary Beeton (1836 - 1865). The book which was published for the first time in 1870 and contains a number of references that are useful and informative for people interesting in patterning and crafting as well as for advanced crafters as well. In this book readers will find more than six hundred descriptions and instructions with wonderful illustrations of different kinds of patterns, such as tatting, crochet, knitting, netting, point lace, pillow work and many others. Although the book is more than one hundred years old, it has not become out-of-dated and would be interesting for modern readers.
Stories about the Instinct of Animals, Their Characters, and Habits
- Author: Bingley Thomas
- Genre: Dogs
STORIES ABOUT THE INSTINCT OF ANIMALS, THEIR CHARACTERS, AND HABITS. BY THOMAS BINGLEY. NEW YORK: C.S. FRANCIS & CO., 252 BROADWAY. BOSTON: J.H. FRANCIS, 128 WASHINGTON STREET. 1851.CONTENTS.CHAPTER I.Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tellsabout the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on thePlains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; theArab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; theLawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about theIntelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse Page 9CHAPTER II.Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which itconstructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hutwhich it builds for its Habitation. He tells also about the CuriousNests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and EntertainingAccount of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and theImportant Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature 29CHAPTER III.Uncle Thomas describes the Manner in which Wild Elephants are caught,and relates some Curious Stories of the Cunning, Affection, andIntelligence of the Elephant 54CHAPTER IV.Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the EttrickShepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Storiesabout the Goat, and its Peculiarities 71CHAPTER V.Uncle Thomas relates some Very Remarkable Stories about the Cat; pointsout to the Boys the Connexion subsisting between the Domestic Cat andthe Lion, Tiger, &c., and tells them some Stories about the Gentleness,as well as the Ferocity of these Animals 89CHAPTER VI.Uncle Thomas tells about the Tiger; its Ferocity and Power; and of theCurious Modes which are adopted for its Capture and Destruction.--Alsoabout the Puma or American Lion, and introduces some Hunting Scenes inNorth and South America, with other Interesting and EntertainingAdventures 123CHAPTER VII.Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of theHouse Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eatenby the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; ofthe Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; ofthe Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and theCommon Herring 144CHAPTER VIII.Uncle Thomas tells about the Baboons, and their Plundering Excursions tothe Gardens at the of Good Hope, Calsoaep about Le Vaillant's Baboon,Kees, and his Peculiarities; the American Monkeys; and relates anAmusing Story about a Young Monkey deprived of its Mother, puttingitself under the Fostering Care of a Wig-Block 174CHAPTER IX.Uncle Thomas concludes Stories about Instinct with several InterestingIllustrations of the Affections of Animals, particularly of the Instinctof Maternal Affection, in the course of which he narrates the Story ofthe Cat and the Black-Bird; the Squirrel's Nest; the Equestrian Friends;and points out the Beneficent Care of Providence in implanting in theBreasts of each of his Creatures the Instinct which is necessary for itsSecurity and Protection 193
Woodwork Joints
- Author: Fairham William
- Genre: Projects
This is a wonderful reference book devoted to woodwork joints. In this book readers who are interested in this topic will find valuable information about the construction of such joints, the process of their construction, and the example of their use. The book contains over four hundred illustrations. The book consists of the following chapters: The Halved Joint, The Bridle Joint, The Tongued and Grooved Joint, The Mortise and Tenon Joint, The Dowelling Joint, The Scarf Joint, The Hinged Joint, Shutting Joints, The Dovetail Joint, Dovetail Grooving, The Mitred Joint, Joints for Curved Work, Miscellaneous Joints, Puzzle Joints.
the cacao planters manual
- Author: e j bartelink
- Genre: Gardening & Horticulture
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.
Gardening Without Irrigation: or without much, anyway
- Author: Solomon Steve
- Genre: Gardening & Horticulture
A related problem many backyard gardeners have with establishing the winter and overwintered garden is finding enough space for both the summer and winter crops. The nursery bed solves both these problems. Instead of trying to irrigate the entire area that will eventually be occupied by a winter or overwintered crop at maturity, the seedlings are first grown in irrigated nurseries for transplanting in autumn after the rains come back. Were I desperately short of water I'd locate my nursery where it got only morning sun and sow a week or 10 days earlier to compensate for the slower growth. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
history of lace
- Author: bury palliser
- Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
By Mrs. Bury Palliser, 1902. Contains the Glossary of Lace Terms and supplied with illustrations on lace and lace making.
For Luncheon and Supper Guests
- Author: Bradley Alice
- Genre: Home & Garden
Originally published in 1922. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.
The Dogs' Dinner Party
Mr. Blenheim was a very gentlemanly dog, and Mrs. Blenheim was quite the lady; both were well-bred, handsome, and fond of good company. They lived in a nice house, by Hyde Park Corner. Now Mr. Blenheim was one day in the library, dozing in his arm-chair after dinner, when Mrs. B. thus addressed him:"Rouse up, Blenny dear, and tell me about these notes of invitation forour dinner-party."........
perspective sketching from working drawings
- Author: frank elliott mathewson
- Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
Originally published in 1908. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.
the greyhound its history points breeding rearing training and running
- Author: hugh dalziel
- Genre: Breeds
The Greyhound; Its History, Points, Breeding, Rearing, Training and Running belongs to the pen of Hugh Dalziel. The book was published for the first time in London in 1886 and is devoted to this kind of dogs. The book contains six thorough chapters which are: History of The Modern Greyhound; Coursing; Breeding; Rearing; Training; Waterloo Cup Winners from 1836 to 1886. In this work readers will find everything want they want to know about the greyhounds. Of course, a lot of the information is a bit out of date and it is more useful for readers who are interested in the history of breeding the greyhound but other parts seem to be very modern and useful for the readers of today.