History

A history of the "Pilgrim Fathers," with chapters on the origins of their religious dissent in England and Holland, the voyage of The Mayflower and the settlement in New England.

The story of the transformation of Washington during the Civil War, written in a vivid novelistic style. A bestseller when published.

Describes the dances and rituals of the native peoples of the South West, including Hopi, Navaho, Apache and Pueblo People.

Originally written in 1605, an account of the doomed attempt of the conquest of North America by Hernando de Soto; as told to the author by a member of that expedition.

An extensive investigation in to the scientific analysis of human relations and behaviour.

Known for his influential book on the Pacific "A Pattern of Islands," Sir Arthur Grimble spent more than 20 years among the Gilbertese people. His field notes and writings are here compiled and illustrated by his daughter.

A vivid account of the intrepid author's travels in the Malay Peninsular in the late 1800's. Isabella Bird is perhaps best known for her earlier "A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains."

"An interesting description of its uses in all branches of science, industry, agriculture, and in the detection of crime, with a short account of its origin, history and development."

Named after Major-General A.W. Drayson, discoverer of the system of the second rotation of the poles of the Earth. The author explains this theory with the aid of many astronomical observations and calculations.

A Transcription of a manuscript in the possession of the Medical Society of London, with an introduction. It's origins are unknown, but has been in the society's library since the 1770's. The original text is printed facing the modern transcription.

A comprehensive history of oil extraction in the Middle East, beginning with an account of the history of the region in general since the advent of Islam.

A biography of Owen Glyn Dwr, champion of Welsh culture and identity, and campaigner for independence.

A history of the development of wooden ships from the earliest times to the mid nineteenth century.

A comprehensive history of steam coastal cargo and passenger vessels that operated mainly around the British Isles.

Subtitled The Wonders of Snow and Ice, a romantic historical account of cold lands.

Subtitled Being a Record of Sundry Expeditions, New and Old, in Search of Buried Treasure. Accounts of true-life hunts for diamonds and gold; silver, precious stones and shipwrecks.

A story of the impact of European hunting on the wildlife of Africa. Until James Stevenson-Hamilton founded the Kruger National Park and began to change attitudes from killing to conservation.

Written by a Vice-President of the London Zoological Society. Accounts of his world travels from Africa to Arabia, Norway to China in the early years of the Twentieth Century.