The Middle Tanana Valley in Alaska remains one of the most important regions of the continent for archaeological research. In The Gift of the Middle Tanana: Dene Pre-Colonial History in the Alaskan Interior, Gerad Smith explores the history, ethnography, and archaeological record of the Native people in this region during the late Holocene. Smith creates an interpretive framework informed by Alaskan Native traditions, focusing on traditional place names and the deep-play rituals of recipro...

Who were the first people who came to the land bridge joining northeastern Asia to Alaska and the northwest of North America? Where did they come from? How did they organize technology, especially in the context of settlement behavior?During the Pleistocene era, the people now known as Beringians dispersed across the varied landscapes of late-glacial northeast Asia and northwest North America.The twenty chapters gathered in this volume explore, in addition to the questions ...

The Diplomat is the story of a man who lives in well ordered personal world so he can manage the choas of the entire world. He gives off the impression of someone who shouldn't have to do what he does. The world should be a better place. Only he can do what he does, but he shouldn't have to make the effort if only mankind did better for themselves. He soon learns life is more important than him.

This short illustrated piece describes a trip from Teheran in Persia to Samarcand in today's Uzbekistan by an Eastern European disguised as an Osmanli Dervish.

"The Art of the Book" by Charles Holme is a profound exploration of the intersection between literature and visual art. Holme delves into the aesthetic qualities of book design, examining how typography, illustration, and binding contribute to the overall experience of reading. The book showcases various artistic movements and their influence on book production, highlighting the works of notable artists and designers. Through rich illustrations and insightful commentary, Holme invites read...

This mid nineteenth century piece gives a brief account of Captain Richard Burton's journey across Africa to become the first white man to visit to Lake Tanganyika.

The story of a young teenage girl making a major decision in her life. Her and her Father make this journey together along with a most unusual friend. Read her story as she completes the transition from middle school to high school and learns to choose what is best for her.

Scene: Dining-room of the Clarks, cosily furnished in dark; dining-table in center, two chairs at opposite ends, table set with plates, knives, forks, spoons, glasses, coffee pot and cups at right end, with sugar and a cream-pitcher; plate, knife, fork, spoons, glass at left end; also a carafe of water; butter, salt and pepper boxes, napkins, etc. A sideboard with silver. Rug under table. Modern hanging lamp over it. Doors at right and left. Window at back beside sideboard. Telephone on sm...

This is a vintage handbook on farriery (horse shoeing), with detailed information on a range of subjects including creating horse shoes, the anatomy of the horses foot, problems and ailments, treatments, techniques of shoeing, preventative measures, and much more. Although old, it contains a wealth of timeless information and will be of interest to modern equestrians and farriers, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage equestrian literature. Contents include: “Horses – Care an...

In "Portrait Miniatures," George Charles Williamson delves into the intricate art form of miniature portraiture, exploring its historical significance and aesthetic nuances from the Renaissance to the early 20th century. This meticulously researched work is both a visual feast and scholarly endeavor, combining high-quality reproductions with an insightful analysis of techniques, styles, and prominent artists involved in this delicate craft. Williamson's literary style is eloquent and infor...

"Ancient and Modern Ships, Part 1: Wooden Sailing Ships" by Sir George Charles Vincent Holmes explores the evolution of maritime vessels, focusing on wooden sailing ships. The book delves into the craftsmanship and design of these ships, highlighting their significance in trade, exploration, and naval warfare. Holmes provides detailed illustrations and descriptions, showcasing the various types of wooden ships that have sailed the seas throughout history. This work serves as a valuable res...

An endeavour has been made in this handbook, as far as space and scantiness of material would permit, to trace the history of the development of wooden ships from the earliest times down to our own. Unfortunately, the task has been exceedingly difficult; for the annals of shipbuilding have been very badly kept down to a quite recent period, and the statements made by old writers concerning ships are not only meagre but often extremely inaccurate. Moreover, the drawings and paintings of ves...