All Old Books

A wide-ranging history of European exploration of the African continent, largely in the words of expedition leaders. Including accounts by Livingstone and Stanley, Mungo Park, Burton, and Speke.

An account of an expedition between the two rivers, surveying land that had been previously largely unexplored by Europeans.

An account of the authors travels in Egypt with his family, when advised to visit for his health.

Subtitled Egypt and Nubia, Their Scenery and Their People. Being incidents of history and travel from the best and most recent authorities.

A fascinating travel guide to Egypt from the 1920's

A contemporary account of Egypt.

A complete history of Egypt, from the First Dynasty to Arabic Egypt.

The dramatic tale of rebellious Anglo-Catholic priest, Father Augustine Card.

The fictional memoires of former Emperor of Rome, Lucius Cornelius Sulla.

A charming and whimsical look at the puppies of 19 breeds of dog, each accompanied by a sweet painting and description. Perhaps once intended as a special children's gift, this book would surely be treasured by dog-lovers of any age.

Continuing of the Author's earlier autobiography "Nuda Veritas," and detailing the eight years she lived in the Sahara with native Arab peoples.

A record of Chinese customs, religion, philosophy and government from the earliest times, based on texts compiled by Confucius. Introduced by the translator.

A comprehensive history of Sicily, from the Napoleonic Wars and English occupation through to the mid C20th.

A biography of Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay, who was responsible for planning all of the great amphibious operations in WWII from Dunkirk to D-Day.

Filippini, "25 years with Delmonico," presents 100 egg recipes plus several more in the appendix. From scrambled eggs with truffles to eggs a la tripe.

A comprehensive and most charming guide to creating and maintaining a garden, especially aimed at enthusing children with the joys such a pastime. can bring. After an introduction, the book is divided into sections covering each of the four seasons. The many photographs, of gardens, individual plants and little Edwardian gardeners really bring alive the sound practical advice and historical period. One photograph shows the gardens at Swiss cottage in the grounds of Osborne house that Queen Victoria had laid out in equal size plots for each of her nine children. These can be seen unchanged today. Little excerpts from poems illuminate the text. However, the advice for children to use red lead to stop mice eating seeds may not be so welcome now!

Contains 22 short histories of pioneers of soil science. Examining how and why plants grow and methods of improving soil to increase their health and yield. Written shortly after WWII, when the necessity of "digging for victory" made an understanding of how to overcome the difficulties of different soil types especially urgent. Written in a charming and non-academic style accompanied by many light-hearted illustrations.

Covering English costume from Saxon times to almost the end of the nineteenth century. There are many pattern designs which can be scaled up, with detailed notes on making the costumes and much more practical information on materials and colours. This book is as useful as it is attractive, and still would be of great help for anyone wishing to make accurate period costumes for the stage, pageants or fancy dress.