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This book is a celebration of life. Its astonishing view is from
the perspective of someone living a simple, isolated life in the
Rocky Mountains as a "mountain man." Sylvan Ambrose Hart was born
in the Oklahoma Territory in 1906. In the 1930's, while still a
young man, he walked into the Rocky Mountains and designed a unique
life for himself in the wilds - hunting, fishing, trapping, panning
gold, crafting his own tools, weapons, shelter, and clothes. For
almost fifty years he lived the life of a reclusive mountain man
--eventually gaining national fame as "Buckskin Bill, Last of the
Mountain Men." In 1973 another young man, studying philosophy in a
private college back east, found that he could no longer abide
being shackled by the conventional wisdoms of our culture. To the
dismay of all who knew and loved him, he dropped out of college and
headed for the mountains. He caught a train cross-country to
Montana, then hopped a bus southbound skirting the Rocky Mountains.
At one point he simply stepped off the bus and walked into the
mountains with only a backpack, machete, and knife (no food or gun)
determined to learn what the mountains offered to teach --or die
trying. After a few months of eating rattlesnakes, ants and field
mice, this struggling newcomer to the mountains (the author)
discovered the now old and grizzled "mountain man" living not only
successfully but quite flamboyantly in the depths of the Rocky
Mountain wilderness on the "River of No Return." Buckskin was an
extraordinary man. Anyone who ever met him walked away with stories
and memories to be cherished for a lifetime. Here are my favorite
memories of the Last of the Mountain Men.
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 biography of Sir William Jardine (1800-1874), the foremost
Scottish naturalist of the 19th century, uses original source
material (manuscripts, correspondence, etc.). Despite Jardine's
considerable achievements as ornithologist, ichthyologist,
publisher and catalyst of Victorian science, no comprehensive
biography exists. Jardine owned the finest private natural history
museum and library in Britain and made natural history available to
anyone who could read by issuing 40 small volumes on birds,
mammals, fishes and insects.
The King Charles Spaniel - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers
together all the best early writing on the breed from our library
of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and
reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes
chapters taken from a comprehensive range of books, many of them
now rare and much sought-after works, all of them written by
renowned breed experts of their day. These books are treasure
troves of information about the breed - The physical points,
temperaments, and special abilities are given; celebrated dogs are
discussed and pictured; and the history of the breed and pedigrees
of famous champions are also provided. The contents were well
illustrated with numerous photographs of leading and famous dogs of
that era and these are all reproduced to the highest quality. Books
used include: My Dog And I by H. W. Huntington (1897), Dogs Of The
World by Arthur Craven (1931), The Book Of Dogs by Stanley West
(1935) and many others.
The Kerry Blue Terrier - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers
together all the best early writing on the breed from our library
of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and
reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes
chapters taken from a comprehensive range of books, many of them
now rare and much sought-after works, all of them written by
renowned breed experts of their day. These books are treasure
troves of information about the breed - The physical points,
temperaments, and special abilities are given; celebrated dogs are
discussed and pictured; and the history of the breed and pedigrees
of famous champions are also provided. The contents were well
illustrated with numerous photographs of leading and famous dogs of
that era and these are all reproduced to the highest quality. Books
used include: The Popular Kerry Blue Terrier by Egerton Clarke
(1928), Dogs Of The World by Arthur Craven (1931), Hutchinson's Dog
Encyclopaedia by Walter Hutchinson (1935) and many others.
Lava, ash, and dust burst out of the earth. It's a volcano Discover
the fascinating science of underground events that create these
powerful natural eruptions.
This early work is a fascinating read for any rabbit enthusiast or
historian of the breed, but also contains much information that is
still useful and practical today. Contents Include: Breeds of
Rabbits, Housing, Feeding, Wild Greenfood, Cultivated Crops for
Rabbits, Stock-Choosing and General Management, Breeding, Rearing
Young Stock, Management of Pelt Rabbits, Killing and Pelting, Pelt
Dressing, Angora Rabbits, Rabbit Ailments, and Exhibiting. 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 artwork.
"Poetry is innate in all men, but good poetry with class is
achieved through hard work and encouragement/inspiration. Writing
poetry enriches my being and makes me express my world in the
simplest way-poetry " I am a true nature person that listens to the
teachings of our time and also encouraged by what I see, and the
best way to express myself is simply through writing, mostly
through poetry. Please read with full concentration and think out
of the box to enable yourself to enjoy my work to the fullest.
Happy reading Kingboy.
This early works is an informative look at the history and origin
of The Bull Terrier, extensively illustrated, it is thoroughly
recommended for inclusion on the bookshelfs of all Terrier
breeders. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating
back to the 1900's 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 artwork.
Originally published in the early 1930 s. The author was a well
known and respected sportsman and dog trainer with many years
experience of training all hunting dog breeds. The illustrated
contents include: Origin of Hunting Dogs The Setter Merits of the
Pointer The German Shorthaired Pointer Bird Dog Training Breeding,
Training and Care of the Hunting Dog The American Water Spaniel
Snipe Hunting Foxhounds The Hound s Strange Origin Breeding and
Care of Puppies The Coon Hound Rabbit Hounds Beagles Kennel
Management General Advice etc. 116 pages. Many of the earliest dog
books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are
now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books
are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high
quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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