"The Living Animals of the World, Volume 2" is a comprehensive exploration of the diverse species that inhabit our planet. Authored by a team of distinguished naturalists, including Frederick G. Aflalo and John Bickerdyke, this volume delves into the characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of various animals. The book is richly illustrated, providing readers with vivid depictions that enhance the understanding of each species. It serves as both an educational resource and a celebration of...

"The Curiosities of Ale & Beer: An Entertaining History" by John Bickerdyke is a delightful exploration of the rich history and cultural significance of ale and beer. Bickerdyke takes readers on a journey through time, revealing fascinating anecdotes and lesser-known facts about these beloved beverages. The book is filled with engaging stories that highlight the evolution of brewing techniques, the role of beer in social gatherings, and its impact on various societies. With a blend of humo...

In "The Curiosities of Ale & Beer," John Bickerdyke embarks on a meticulous exploration of the history, brewing methods, and cultural significance of two beloved beverages. Through a blend of anecdotal narrative and scholarly research, the book presents a wealth of information detailing the evolution of ale and beer from ancient civilizations to contemporary times. Utilizing an engaging literary style, Bickerdyke weaves together historical facts, folk traditions, and amusing trivia, inviti...

Sea Fishing From Small Boats is a comprehensive guide containing all the information needed for successful small-boat fishing. This book comprises a wealth of angling information that, combined with a plethora of wonderfully detailed illustrations, constitutes a must-have handbook for small-boat fishing enthusiasts and also makes for a lovely addition to any collection of angling literature. C. H. Cook often wrote under the penname ‘John Bickerdyke’ and was a prolific 19th-century angling ...

This vintage book contains a fascinating and light-hearted treatise on beer and ale, with historical information, details of notable events, descriptions of varieties, and much more. Easy to digest and highly entertaining, this book is recommended for anyone with an interest in the history and development of brewing, and would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: "Suppression of Beer-shops in Egypt 2,00 B.C.", "Brewing in a Teapot", "Ale Songs", "Distinctions bet...

A guide to the history and skills needed to fish the sea from land and pier. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This early sea fishing handbook is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A concise look at whippings, servings, knots, hooks and sundry wrinkles that will prove of great interest to the fishing enthusiast and historian of the sport. Contains a wealth of information that is still useful and practical today. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and in...

In "The Curiosities of Ale & Beer," John Bickerdyke delves into the rich historical narrative and cultural significance of brewing throughout the ages. Employing a lively prose style, this work artfully blends anecdotal storytelling with meticulous research, providing readers not only an exploration of the brewing process but also insights into the rituals, humor, and societal norms surrounding these cherished beverages. Bickerdyke's synthesis of folklore, scientific principles, and histor...

This vintage book contains an introductory guide to sea fishing, being a practical book on fishing from the shore, rocks, or piers. This easy-to-digest guide is full of handy tips and useful illustrations, making it ideal for beginners with an interest in sea fishing. Although old, the information contained within this book is timeless, and will be of considerable utility to the modern enthusiast. The chapters include: “Lines and Tackle”, “Sandy-Bottom Fishing”, “Rod-Fishing”, “Mackerel-Ra...

The bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and The Map That Changed the World examines the enduring and world-changing effects of the catastrophic volcanic eruption off the coast of Java of the earth’s most dangerous volcano — Krakatoa.The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa — the name has since become a byword for a cataclysmic natural disaster — was followed by an immense tsunami that killed nearly forty...

Frank Sawyer earned worldwide acclaim for his books 'Keeper of the Stream' and 'Nymphs and the Trout' He is probably most widely remembered as the inventor of the Pheasant Tail Nymph. Frank continued to write on the techniques of nymph fishing long after 'Nymphs and the Trout'. This book is a collection of these articles.

With Bewick on my knee, I was then happy...' Jane EyreCharlotte Bronte's heroine was not alone in her enjoyment of Thomas Bewick's British Birds - since its first publication in 1797 it has become one of the best-loved classics of natural history. Bewick's masterful woodcuts are more than scientific records; each beady eye and jaunty pose betrays the artist's love of birds.This edition includes over 180 bird species, from garden favourites such as robins, blackbirds and fin...