The experiences of Miki Breuer, starting with his parents' life in the turn-of-the-century Austro-Hungarian Empire, his childhood in pre-war Budapest, his experiences during the Second World War, his... More > life in the newly created State of Israel and finally, his arrival in the USA in the early sixties.< Less
Dive into the mind of an early 20th century school teacher as Elizabeth Humphreys explores the development of child education. Using the works of German scholar Friedrich Froebel as her cornerstone,... More > Elizabeth Humphreys discusses and analyzes the various stages of children's mental and spiritual growth, from their toddler years into adulthood. Focusing on how their development not only effects their education but also their families, communities and their overall perspective of the world around them.< Less
At his daughter’s request, Horace Granville Wright wrote this memoir of his childhood. He describes a life that began in Milford, New Hampshire, in 1912 and a childhood spent in Fitchburg,... More > Massachusetts, and the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Canada. The memoir illuminates details about the communities he lived in as a child and the culture of the times. He describes what might be called the ‘simpler’ life when horses provided transportation and young boys worked as much as they played. Whether describing life in the country or city, Horace’s memoirs of good times and people outweigh the many losses he experienced as a youngster.< Less
At his daughter’s request, Horace Granville Wright wrote this memoir of his childhood. He describes a life that began in Milford, New Hampshire, in 1912 and a childhood spent in Fitchburg,... More > Massachusetts, and the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Canada. The memoir illuminates details about the communities he lived in as a child and the culture of the times. He describes what might be called the ‘simpler’ life when horses provided transportation and young boys worked as much as they played. Whether describing life in the country or city, Horace’s memoirs of good times and people outweigh the many losses he experienced as a youngster.< Less
During the latter half of the 19th century and early 20th centuries many thousands of acres were dug over in the search for fossils. Whilst the better specimens found in the Greensand were sold the... More > museums across the country and collected by Victorian fossil collectors for their drawing room cabinets, the bulk were sold as a raw material used in the manufacture of superphospahte - the world's first artificial chemical fertiliser. This large-scale open cast mining also unearthed and largely destroyed numerous archaeological sites across Southern England. This book documents the reported finds in Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.< Less
A collection of rare, vintage apron patterns from the late 1800s to the 1930s that you can sew. Patterns must be enlarged by you at your local copy center or by hand using 1" graph paper. ... More > Gorgeous, original patterns perfect for the home seamstress, apron lovers, historical re-enactors, or those who prefer a more modest dress.< Less
An Identification Guide Of Late 19th and Early 20th Century Italian Pottery & Porcelain Marks For English-Speaking Collectors. Designed in a format that's easy to use, it's becoming a favorite... More > for Italian pottery identification. Color Edition.< Less
The Katzenjammer Kids, created by cartoonist Rudolph Dirks, was first called "Captain and the Kids," and was wildly popular from the early to mid 20th century in America. The black and... More > white strips included in this anthology are from 1902 to 1903.< Less
A picture anthology of well over 100 vintage photos and postcards of bathing belles from the Golden Age of seaside tourism. Lovely ladies in beachwear fashions from the late 19th and early 20th... More > centuries. Female glamor models in lacy retro one-pieces, striped swimming costumes, plus a few daring topless girls, naturists, sun-worshippers and saucy cartoon prints! Beach and studio portraits in black and white, sepia, and hand-tinted color, many from famous French photographers. Sexy water nymphs of yesteryear to delight and entertain. Fascinating, funny, nostalgic, sometimes risqué - erotic even! "A ready-made postcard collection to download."
Highly unusual and entertaining! Great gift, ice breaker... In PDF ebook format, with optional rolling slideshow functionality! In presentation mode this e-book makes a novel alternative to a screensaver.< Less
