This is a fantastic vintage guide to exploring, with chapters on required equipment, preparation, navigation, history and notable explorers, and much more. "Exploring" is highly recommended those with an interest in the subject, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "The Scouts as Explorers", "The Explorer's Training", "Use of the Compass", "Map-reading", "Map-making", "Reporting", "The Explorer in Action", "Equipment", "The Country-s...

Discover the essential principles and practical methods for successful youth leadership with Boy Scouts - A Guide to Building and Running a Scout Troop by "Gilcraft" (a pseudonym for various authors, notably Lt. Col. John F. Colquhoun). First published around the 1920s and 1930s, this book became the indispensable manual for Scoutmasters, Assistant Leaders, and Patrol Leaders globally.Gilcraft's work is celebrated for its clear, systematic, and enthusiasti...

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.

Scouting for Boys, The Original (1908, reviewed 2013) – eBook Edition• This eBook revives the unique and original world-bestseller ›Scouting for boys‹ in digital form• It contains all of Robert Baden-Powells 195 (!) original Illustrations• It is carefully edited and formatted for eBook-readers• It is fully indexed and contains a detailled and clickable table of contentsRobert Baden-Powell's great book was the original blueprint ...

Scouting for Boys, The Original (1908, revived 2013) – eBook Edition• This eBook revives the unique and original world-bestseller ›Scouting for boys‹ in digital form• It contains all of Robert Baden-Powells 195 (!) original Illustrations• It is carefully edited and formatted for eBook-readers• It is fully indexed and contains a detailled and clickable table of contentsRobert Baden-Powell's great book was the original blueprint and inspiration for the Boy...

The strange Professor Challenger and his travel companions make astonishing discoveries during an adventurous expedition on a hidden plateau, a so-called Tepui, in the South American jungle. For here the time seems to have stood still, in total seclusion from the outside world. The initial astonishment soon turns into horror, because it comes to encounters of which no one of the participants ever had thought that they could be possible. --- "The Lost World" is a novel by the British (Scott...

The Penguin English Library Edition of Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad'The mind of man is capable of anything - because everything is in it, all the past as well as all the future. What was there after all? Joy, fear, sorrow, devotion, rage - who can tell? - but truth - truth stripped of its cloak of time. Let the fool gape and shudder - the man knows, and can look on without a wink'Marlow, a seaman, tells of a journey up the Co...

Gweneth Wisewould had no direct descendents of her own but the Australian farming community in Central Victoria was as important to her as a family. Moving from Melbourne in the 1930s, she soon became respected and was known only as "The Doctor" for over 30 years. This book recounts her historical view of the people, their lives and illnesses, the beauty and ferocity of the local environment and great difficulties being the sole doctor practising in all weathers and harsh conditions. Her m...

Stories blending science fiction and horror, including a classic that predicted the terror of climate change.It starts with common mildew—mold appearing where it has never grown before. A strange kind of mold, it spreads across the entire globe in a matter of months. Although it's harmless, it's an indication of something much more terrifying. Without our noticing, the Earth's climate has changed. But as the world's greatest scientists rush to save the planet, they...

The Wheelwright's Shop by George Sturt offers an intimate and vivid portrayal of traditional craftsmanship at the turn of the 20th century. Through Sturt's meticulous observations and engaging narrative, readers gain an unparalleled glimpse into the life and labor of a wheelwright in a small English village.Originally published in 1923, this classic work documents the intricacies of wheel-making and the profound changes brought about by industrialisation. Sturt's reflectiv...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the harnesses used for driving and carriage horses, with remarks on the use of the cape cart, directions for grooms and coachmen regarding their duties, dress, and how to drive a cart. With simple diagrams and a wealth of invaluable information, this volume will be of utility to those occupied or interested in horse-drawn carriage driving, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Ancient a...

"O'Brian was only 15 when [Caesar] was published, but he already possessed an instinct for deft plotting and uncomplicated narrative."—The New York TimesA stark tale encompassing the cruelty and beauty of the natural world, and a clear demonstration of the storytelling gift that would later flower in the Aubrey/Maturin series. When he was fourteen years old and beset by chronic ill health, Patrick O'Brian began creating his first fictional charact...