Originally published in 1898. INTRODUCTION: Since the time when I made my first journey into Cambodia to examine its ancient cities, it has been my constant endeavour to show how the explorer may add not only to the interest but to the permanent value of his work by the use of photography. To those of my readers interested in photography I may add a note on my method of working. All my negatives were taken by the wet collodion process, a process most exacting in its chemistry, especially i...

Replica of 1898 edition by A. Constable & Co., Westminster. 
With illustrations. 
Elibron Classics.
Originally published in 1898. INTRODUCTION: Since the time when I made my first journey into Cambodia to examine its ancient cities, it has been my constant endeavour to show how the explorer may add not only to the interest but to the permanent value of his work by the use of photography. To those of my readers interested in photography I may add a note on my method of working. All my negat...

A Treatise on Hat-Making and Felting Including a Full Exposition of the Singular Properties of Fur, Wool, and Hair is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the art and science of hat-making, first published in the 19th century. This detailed manual delves into every aspect of the craft, from the selection and preparation of raw materials to the intricate processes involved in felting and shaping hats. The book begins with an in-depth exploration of the unique properties of fur, wool, ...

One Life...One Illness...One Surrender...One Awakening of Spirit...One Truth...Her Truth. The Magdalene. Gripping in its Honesty. Profound in its Truth. Beautiful in its Humanity. The true and extraordinary story of one man's recovery from addiction...a recovery that now sees him experience visions...visions that show him where Her evidence lays in wait...beginning with Bristol, England. The Truth of the most controversial woman in the history of humankind...Mary Magdalene...is about to be...

紀實攝影先驅約翰．湯姆生經典代表作四、五千哩的跋涉，兩百餘幅珍貴寫實影像替動盪的年代，留下永恆的瞬間1868-1872年之間，英國攝影師湯姆生帶著笨拙的相機和設備，闖蕩中國大江南北，用鏡頭記錄了自己在中國、香港、臺灣各地的居遊生活。他挑戰當時中國人民對於鏡頭的排斥之心，翻山越嶺、跋山涉水，以濕版攝影技術替各地的人民、村落、建築及活動留下彌足珍貴的影像。湯姆生的鏡頭下除了當時的顯赫人物、朝廷重臣如李鴻章、奕訢、瑞麟等人，更多的是販夫走卒、尋常百姓，他不僅以照片記錄所到之處的山水風光、所遇之人民樣貌，家庭聚會、消遣娛樂、商賈買賣等常民生活也是他拍攝的重點，他並以帶有溫度的文字，寫下當時所見的藝術、習俗及風土民情，精確傳達彼時的生活景象，帶領讀者一窺社會各階層的日常樣貌。湯姆生後來將這些照片與文字整理出版成書，即為《湯姆生鏡頭下的晚清中國：十九世紀末的中國與中國人影像》。原書於十九世紀出版時...

In "The Tricks of the Town: or, Ways and Means of getting Money," John Thomson offers a satirical exploration of the socio-economic landscape of 18th-century England. Through a sharp and witty prose style, Thomson dissects the myriad of schemes and strategies individuals employ to wrestle financial gain from an increasingly complex urban environment. This work not only serves as a critique of urban commercial practices but also captures the zeitgeist of a period marked by burgeoning capita...

In "Cathode Rays," Joseph John Thomson provides a groundbreaking exploration of the properties and behavior of cathode rays, laying the foundation for modern atomic physics. Employing a detailed and methodical literary style, Thomson integrates experimental data with theoretical analysis to unravel the mysteries of these elusive streams of particles. The book is set against the backdrop of late-19th century science, a period ripe with revolutionary discoveries that challenged existing noti...

A Teacher has told of the greatest moment of discouragement that ever came to her. At cost of great labor she had fitted up a room for the use of children, placing pictures on the walls, plants in the windows, goldfish on the table, and a canary in a cage. But the night before the day when she planned to welcome the children to the room there was a cold snap, and the janitor let the fire go out. In the morning she looked on broken radiators, frozen goldfish, drooping plants, and what she f...

John Thomson Faris's 1920 work “The Book of Courage” is a vintage self-help book that focuses on courage and its importance in attaining happiness and success. Self-help books aim to help the reader with problems, offering them clear and effective guidance on how obstacles can be passed and solutions found, especially with regard to common issues and day-to-day life. Such books take their name from the 1859 best-selling “Self-Help” by Samuel Smiles. Contents include: “The Courage of Self-c...

“The Book of Courage” by John Thomson Faris is a timeless and inspiring audiobook that ignites the inner strength within every listener. With heartfelt wisdom and unwavering faith in the human spirit, Faris delivers a message of hope, resilience, and perseverance for those facing life’s trials and uncertainties. Every word resonates with quiet power, reminding us that courage is not the absence of fear but the determination to move forward despite it....

Everywhere there are people who feel that the odds are against them, that difficulties in the way are unsurmountable, that it is useless to make further effort to conquer. The author of "The Book of Courage" knows by experience how they feel, and he longs to send to them a message of cheer and death-to-the-blues, a call to go on to the better things that wait for those who face life in the spirit of the gallant General Petain, whose watchword, "They shall not pass!" put courage into his me...

"The Book Of Courage" by JOHN THOMSON FARIS is a classic work that represents the essence of its genre. This book offers readers an engaging experience, reflecting the author’s distinctive style, depth, and vision.