This is a detailed treatise on horse-shoeing, with chapters on everything from training horses to be shod, to treating and curing common diseases and more. With authentic photographs and helpful diagrams, this volume will appeal to modern horse owners and farriers alike, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: "Horse-shoeing", "Preparing the Foot", "The Shoe", "Choosing a Shoe", "The Nail-Holes", "Fitting the Shoe", "Filing up the Shoe", "Nails", "Nailing ...

First published in 1863, this book is a comprehensive guide to shoeing horses, with chapters on anatomy, diseases and ailments, general maintenance, avoiding common problems, and much more. This profusely-illustrated volume contains a wealth of timeless information, and it will appeal to both modern farriers and collectors of vintage equestrian literature. Contents include: "Description of the Foot", "The Horny Crust", "Definition of Elastic as Applied to the Horse's Foot", "The Sole", "Th...

202 days since the explosion in the Kandahar Province of Afghanistan, Jasper was completing his nine hundred and first mile of the Appalachian Trail. After a seven week stay at Walter Reed that included nine surgeries to rebuild the lower half of his body, he had decided to walk the trail rather than a track somewhere. The routine of life on the trail was interrupted by the woman’s screams. Saving her was just the start of a journey that would take him into the ugly violent world of human ...

"An Account of the Insects Noxious to Agriculture and Plants in New Zealand" by William Miles Maskell is a comprehensive examination of the various insect species that pose threats to agricultural practices and plant health in New Zealand. Maskell meticulously documents the characteristics, behaviors, and impacts of these insects, providing valuable insights for farmers, botanists, and entomologists. His work serves as a crucial resource for understanding the ecological challenges faced by...

In "An Account of the Insects Noxious to Agriculture and Plants in New Zealand," William Miles Maskell meticulously catalogues the diverse array of insect species detrimental to the agricultural landscape of New Zealand. Emphasizing an empirical approach, the book blends observational data with detailed illustrations, uncovering the intricate relationship between these pests and their impact on native flora and agriculture. Maskell's literary style, characterized by its clarity and precisi...

In "An Account of the Insects Noxious to Agriculture and Plants in New Zealand," William Miles Maskell provides a meticulous and authoritative examination of the various insect species that threaten the agricultural landscape of New Zealand. Through a blend of detailed field observations and rigorous taxonomy, Maskell's literary style combines scientific precision with vivid descriptions, allowing readers to engage deeply with the ecological concerns of the period. Set within the late 19th...

Every description or account of Carvings in Ivory ought to include similar carvings in bone, of which last many remarkable examples are to be found in the South Kensington and other museums. The rarity and value of ivory frequently obliged workmen to use the commoner and less costly material. In the strictest sense, no substance except the tusk of the elephant presents the characteristic of true ivory, which, “now, according to the best anatomists and physiologists, is restricted to that m...

The common English name for this family—"scale-insects"—is not very appropriate. Some few of them have the appearance of small thin scales on leaves or twigs, but many have not. Nor are the German appellations—"gall-insekten" or "schild-lause"—more appropriate. Gardeners have given to some of them the name of "mealy-bug," which, although decidedly neither elegant nor euphonious, very fairly represents the character of that particular portion of the family. The origin of the name "Coccididæ...

Fletcher explains how three writers — Ryu Shintaro, Royama Masamichi, and Miki Kiyoshi — who were supporters of democratic socialism became ideologues for the East Asian bloc ideal that rationalized Japan’s dominance of Asia after 1937, and he demonstrates how and why they designed the New Order movement of 1940. He concludes that the advocacy of fascism was a reasoned effort to respond to the ills of industrialization and the challenges of mobilization for war.Originally published...

"An energetic and enthusiastic survey of feminist boundary pushing . . . Readers will delight in this rebel-rousing read." — Publishers WeeklyThe internationally bestselling author of Who Cooked the Last Supper? presents a wickedly witty and very current history of the extraordinary female rebels, reactionaries, and trailblazers who left their mark on history from the French Revolution up to the present day.Now is the time for a new women's ...

A hiking memoir by "a man whose soul is held in thrall by remote places in the Smokies where . . . rising trout and fog-laden valleys rule supreme" (Jim Casada, The Literature of Hiking in the Smokies).Bill Hart has hiked, camped and fished in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than forty years. In over three thousand miles of walking, he has recorded experiences and impressions that will delight readers of all ages. Whether exploring some of...

Nunavut tigummiun!Hold on to the land!It was just fifty years ago that the territory of Alaska officially became the state of Alaska. But no matter who has staked their claim to the land, it has always had a way of enveloping souls in its vast, icy embrace.For William L. Iggiagruk Hensley, Alaska has been his home, his identity, and his cause. Born on the shores of Kotzebue Sound, twenty-nine miles north of the Arctic Circle, he was raised to live the traditional, semi...