This vintage book contains a guide to a variety of racquet sports, including volley ball, hand polo, lawn hockey, badminton, and more. With detailed instructions, information on rules and tips for playing, this volume is perfect for those with an interest in garden and lawn games, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "Lawn Hockey", "Tether Ball", "Golf-Croquet", "Hand Tennis", "Volley Ball", "Hand Polo", "Wicket Polo", "Laws of Badminto...

‘Mother Goose’s Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales’ is a collection of classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes, penned by the legendary (and only some claim imaginary), ‘Mother Goose.’ They have inspired many folklorists and illustrators (including Charles Perrault, Arthur Rackham, Jessie Willcox-Smith and Jennie Harbour) – as well as countless generations of children and parents. Included are classic rhymes such as ‘Pat a Cake’, ‘This Little Piggie Went to Market’, ‘Hey Diddle Diddle’, ‘A Song...

This early work on Swing Dance Steps is a fascinating read for any dance enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with diagrams to complement step-by-step guides to a variety of dance steps. Contents Include: The Swing Break, La Bomba, Snake Hips, Shim Sham Shimmy, The Suzi-Q, The Westchester, Trucking, The Rhumba, the New Fox Trot, The Peabody, The Grape Vine Waltz, and The Swing Waltz. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce...

Contents Include The Holds CHAMPIONSHIP DANCES Waltz Veleta Military Two Step Boston Two Step Royal Empress Tango Latchford Schottische Lola Tango Moonlight Saunter Destiny Waltz FOUND DANCES Barn Dance Carina Waltze Chysanthemum Waltz Devonia Dinky One Step Donnella Tango Doris Waltz Esperano Barn Dance Eva Three Step Florentine Waltz Gay Gordons Glen Mona Hesitation Waltz Highland Schottische Hurndilla Imperial Waltze Jazz Twinkle Kings Waltz Ladbroke Marine Four Step Maxina On LEAVE Fox...

[Illustrated with 5 photos and 7 maps]Originally published shortly after key air campaigns, the Wings at War series captures the spirit and tone of America's World War II experience. Eyewitness accounts of Army Air Forces' aviators and details from the official histories enliven the story behind each of six important AAF operations.Sunday Punch in Normandy focuses on the all-important invasion of Normandy, on June 6, 1944, forever remembered as "D-Day." Just before dawn, wave...

The Apocrypha, Translated out of the Greek and Latin Tongues. Being the Version Set Forth A.D. 1611 Compared with the most Ancient Authorities and Revised. Contents Include - I. Esdras - II. Esdras - Tobit - Judith - The rest of Esther - The Wisdom of Solomon - Ecclesiasticus - Baruch, with the Epistle of Jeremiah - The Song of the Three Holy Children - The History of Susanna - Bel and the Dragon - The Prayer of Manasses - I. Maccabees - II. Maccabees

The fascinating story of the first major airborne operation in history, the swift, bloody tale of the Fallschirmjäger of the German Wehrmacht as they battled and won the battles to capture the island of Crete.The drama of Crete marks an epic in warfare. The concept of the operation was highly imaginative, daringly new. Combat elements drawn from Central Europe moved with precision into funnel shaped Greece. Here they re-formed, took shape as a balanced force, were given wings. The o...

In the middle of the main square of Chamonix stands the memorial erected to the Geneva naturalist Horace-Benedict de Saussure and to his guide. Although de Saussure was not actually the first person to reach the top of Mont Blanc, he and Balmat together gave the initial impetus to mountaineering and awoke a new passion in mankind. The Swiss have made a substantial contribution to the conquest of the Alps. In addition to those of de Saussure, many other valuable explorations have been under...

This vintage text contains an interesting and informative guide to the history and manufacture of grandfather clocks, complete with historical information, descriptions of many different varieties, and a plethora of authentic photographs. This accessible and informative guide will appeal to those with a keen interest in the history and development of grandfather clocks, and it will be of considerable value to antiques dealers and collectors. The chapters of this volume include: A History O...

This book contains a collection of side-splitting jokes for children. Great for keeping everyone amused, this book is perfect for the budding comedian.

[Illustrated with 6 photos and 3 maps]Originally published shortly after key air campaigns, the Wings at War series captures the spirit and tone of America's World War II experience. Eyewitness accounts of Army Air Forces' aviators and details from the official histories enliven the story behind each of six important AAF operations.Pacific Counterblow tells the story of the Battle for Guadalcanal (1942), focusing on the operations of the 11th Bombardment Group and the 67th Fi...

This vintage book is detailed instructions for the making of dolls house furniture and accessories. With simple, step instructions and helpful illustrations, this volume is highly recommended for those with little previous experience and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: “Doll's Model Bungalow”, “Sitting Room Group”, “Dining Room Group”, “Kitchen Cabinet and Cooker”, “Two Modern Fireplaces”, “Bath, Wash-Basin and Toilet”, and “Make Your ...