Sports Books

Originally published in 1885, This fascinating work on Hunting Trips of a Ranchman is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all who are interested in Hunting. Its chapters include; The wordly buffallo, A trip on the prairie and The...

Originally published in 1855, this early work on Horses and Hounds is both expensive and difficult to find in its first edition.With detailed chapters on all aspects of Fox hunting with horses and hounds, this fascinating work is thoroughly recommended...

This early work on Wool carding and combing was originally published in 1912, Extensively illustrated with 100 illustrations it is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the...

This early work on The American Hunting Dog is a fascinating read for any Hunting enthusiast or Historian. Chapters include: Dog Breeding, Dog Training and Kennel construction. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and...

This antiquarian book contains a fascinating account of the wild sports of India as practiced in the mid-nineteenth century, with supplementary remarks on the breeding and rearing of horses, and the formation of light irregular cavalry. Containing...

Originally published in 1902, this early work on Hunting trips on the Prairie and mountains is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. This is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. Its chapters include; A...

Originally published in 1901, this work on Sea & Coast Fishing is extensively illustrated throughout with chapters on The Fish, The Tackle, The baits and advice as to where when and how to fish. Much of the information contained within is still useful...

This early work on Fox Terrier is a fascinating read for any Terrier enthusiast, with chapters including; Best known Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier, Wire Haired Terrier and the science of dog breeding, its pages contain a wealth of information that is still...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to homing pigeons, with information on their history, general management, and training. A comprehensive treatment of the subject, “The Homing Or Carrier Pigeon” is highly recommended for existing or prospective...

Originally published in 1852. PREFACE: The principle object of this work is to save young housekeepers the pain and trouble of buying their own experience; and thou it is particularly addressed to those residing in the country, I have had the...

What card should you play? This is the question that presents itself at every stage of the game of Whist, and which the author of this book endeavours to answer. It provides a guide to the principles on which the game can be consistently played...

This Book Was Originally published in 1902. It presents to the reader a simple and elementry work on Bridge that will still be of use to players today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900s and before, are now extremely...

This vintage book is a complete guide to the boats and ships of the nineteenth century, with information on vessels of every rig and size to be found in waters the world over. With a wealth of interesting historical information as well as complete...

This book presents a practical manual in die-making that was originally published in 1916. It presents and secures facts and examples of a range of information so that every reader may find it of use. The wealth of information found in this books pages...

This little manual aims to provide students with an informative guide to stone-cutting and masonry that can applied directly to engineering and architectural practise in this country. The first chapter contains definitions and classifications of tools...

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...

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...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive and practical guide to fishing, with information on equipment, fly fishing, catching a variety of fish, and much more. With simple directions and a wealth of invaluable tips, this volume is ideal for the novice,...

This vintage book is authentic tales of nineteenth-century seafaring adventures and experiences. These exciting stories will appeal to those with an interest in maritime history and would prove invaluable for research purposes. Contents include: "Allen,...

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...

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...

This vintage book is a detailed guide to historical fishing boats from around the world. With details on all everything from equipment and construction methods to fishing techniques and economics, this volume constitutes a veritable encyclopaedia of...

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...

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...

This antiquarian volume contains a catalogue of literature on the topic of ichthyology, pisciculture, fisheries, and fishing laws. This catalogue will be of considerable value to the serious ichthyologist and angler, and it is not to be missed by...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide for the aspiring sportsman. This timeless handbook will appeal to modern sporting enthusiasts and collectors of antiquarian sporting literature, and is highly recommended for the sporting novice. Contents...

This vintage work contains a comprehensive guide to designing fishing gear, with information on designing gill nets, purse seines, trawls, etc. Part A of this manual, 'Theory', briefly describes technological calculation procedures and testing methods...

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...

FOREWORD TO THE SECOND EDITION BOYS, this foreword is too highbrow for your taste, skip it, but the author dont believe you will, and even if he has used some dictionary words he feels that you will forgive him after he tclls you that he did so only...

FORE WORD THIS volume is not an attempt to deal with the elephant throughout its range in Africa, as the authors experiences of hunting these animals only apply to the territories of Nyasaland, North- Eastern Rhodesia, and Portuguese East Africa. ,...

The "Greatest Baseball team of all-time" easily describes the 1931 Homestead Grays. They remain a team never to be forgotten-a team that rates with the greatest teams in all of baseball history. Organized in 1910, baseball's Homestead Grays of...

This book is meant to be understandable and fun to use. The topics range from the beginnings to the end -- cutting and curing wood through building a selfbow of almost any type and finishing it. Selfbows are wooden bows with no laminations in the limbs...

Don Titcomb is the last of the great horseshoe pitchers from the 1950s-early 1960s era. The quality of pitching in this era performed in the out of doors was incredible. This book tells about Don's life, his game and his way. He has lived his life in...

L.D., the Littlest Dragster, is a life lesson for small children written by two educators with former police experience. The story is a combination of traditional stranger danger lessons, as well as a lesson in the importance of obeying parents. Many...

50 Years of Martial Arts Involvement.President and Founder of the Jiyukido Martial Arts Federation.Founder and Developer of the JuKan-Do Karate System.Inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2002.Registered in United States

'They [the FA] thought I was going to change it [English football] lock, stock and barrel. They were shrewd because that's exactly what I would have done' - Brian Clough. The great man back in 1977 knew the very foundations of football needed to change...

This book contains vital information and illustrations regarding the wonderful world of fitness. It is the perfect guide to fitness and exercise. I like this book to be considered as a manual for the rest of us. You can feel confident and comfortable...

This book is a sporting review of 2008. Important sporting events such as Euro 2008 and the Olympic Games are included, though the focus is on the achievements of sportsmen and sportswomen. Fifteen different sports are covered and the authors have...

Sport On The Pamirs And Turkistan Steppes is a book written by Charles Sperling Cumberland in 1895. The book is a detailed account of the author's hunting and sporting adventures in the Pamirs and Turkistan Steppes of Central Asia. The author describes...

Sketches of Life, Scenery, and Sport in Norway is a book written by Mordaunt Roger Barnard in 1871. The book is a collection of sketches and descriptions of the author's experiences in Norway, focusing on the country's natural beauty, its people, and its...