"Fil and Filippa: Story of Child Life in the Philippines" by John Stuart Thomson is a captivating narrative that explores the lives of two children growing up in the vibrant culture of the Philippines. Through their eyes, readers are introduced to the rich traditions, customs, and daily experiences that shape their childhood. The book paints a vivid picture of the Filipino landscape, highlighting the beauty of its people and the challenges they face. Thomson's storytelling brings to life t...

A republic in place of the oldest monarchy! Preposterous. It would involve making a yellow man think as a white man, and that had never occurred, not even in the case of the prodigy, Japan. It would involve free intercourse with the whole wide world, and China had opposed such an innovation stubbornly for 400 years. It meant that the proudest and most self-contained nation should treat others as equals and interchange with them. It involved throwing 4,000 years of continuous history and ag...

It took me over a month and a half to reach the summer islands that I sought. In three weeks I had gone through the Panama Canal and had reached San Francisco, and in four weeks more I had crossed the world’s widest, most peaceful, and bluest ocean, the Pacific. There, like a string of pearls hanging from the golden Equator, I found thousands of wonderful islands of all sizes, but only two of them are very large. I found also my new and kind young friends: Fil; his sister Filippa; Fil’s bo...

Example in this ebookTREATISE ON HAT-MAKING AND FELTING.It is conceded as an axiom, that theory and practice, in the pursuit of any object, are in their natures essentially different and distinct. But at the same time they long for a mutual understanding each to confirm the assertions of the other, the consummation of all practical results being the mutual embrace and perfect reconciliation of these two attributes.The writer of these pages, being a p...

The Art of Whittling has provided readers with a wonderful introduction to the enjoyable hobby of whittling for decades. First published in 1930, Walter L. Faurot’s guide was one of the first manuals on the subject. This book contains a wealth of traditional whittling project that are not found in many other books today.Rediscover such classics as: Interlocking wooden puzzles Rings and dumbbells Continuous wooden chains Ships inside bottles...

A brief overview of Orchids as they were collected and grown in the late 19th century.

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.

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.

Morse's publication is an idea book par excellence … Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings is likely to continue to be a valued resource for some time to come."—David and Michiko YoungFirst published in 1886, this classic review of the Japanese house and garden remains an authoritative description of the architecture of the traditional Japanese home. The work of Edward S. Morse, a groundbreaking and imaginative inventor, academic, author and museu...

Follow instructions on how to make leather items. Extensively illustrated by black and white drawings and diagrams. 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.

This classic book contains a collection of beautiful designs for the craft of chip carving. With the instructions included you could produce a stunning checker board or an ornate picture frame, which would make unusual and special gifts. This book would make a valuable addition to the bookshelf of any craft enthusiast. 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 wo...

This text contains a guide to wood-carving, and constitutes a practical handbook specially designed for the novice woodworker. This text will greatly appeal to anyone with an interest in woodcarving, from the absolute beginner to the woodworker looking to expand his repertoire. Complete with interesting information, handy tips and detailed illustrations, this book is not to be missed by the anyone with an interest in the subject and makes for a great addition to collections of woodworking ...