This early works on Hair dying contains a wealth of information on the subject it was originally published in 1929 under the title 'Blonde or Brunette'. In the making of this book, a chemist and a practical hair dresser have collaborated, and we believe that we have produced the most comprehensive treatise on the subject which has been written in any language, and one, moreover, which will fill a very real need. We offer it to the general reader, to the hairdresser and beauty-culturist.... 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.

This classic, historical book is a detailed and comprehensive look at cosmetics for drama which is perfect for anyone with a professional or amateur interest in theatrical make-up. In this original, unabridged form it contains much information that is useful and practical today. Extensively and beautifully illustrated this is a worthy addition to any book shelf. 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.

This classic, historical book is a detailed look at ladies' cosmetics, filled with detailed descriptions and recipes forming a complete how-to-guide that is still practical and useful today. A fascinating read this book belongs on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the history of beautification. Contents include - Introduction - The Care Of The Face - The Care Of The Hands - About The Materials Used In Making Cosmetics - Cold Cream, Its History, Compostion And Utility - Modern Vanishing Creams - Emollient And Astringent Creams, (A) Greasy - Emollient And Astringent Cream - (a) Non-Greasy - The Mud-Pack Treatment - Face Powder - Rouge And Lipstick, Their Use And Abuse - Some Useful Toilet Waters And Lotions - The Care Of The Hair - Some Preparations For The Hair - The Problem Of Superflous Hair. 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.

BYGONE BELIEFS - ALCHEMY, MAGIC, TALISMANS, ETC BEING A SERIES OF EXCURSIONS IN THE BYWAYS OF THOUGHT By H.Stanley Redgrove Originally published in 1920, this rare early work on ancient beliefs is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. Obscure Books Press have now republished it, using the original text and illustrations. The author was an expert in the study of superstitions and the occult, and wrote several books on these and other related subjects, as well as being a prolific contributor to The Occult Review. In this book he expounds on his opinion that there is a reason for every belief, even the most fantastic, and that it should be our objective to discover this reason. He considers that it is too easy for the superficial thinker to dismiss much of the thought of the past as mere superstition, not worth the trouble of investigation: but that is not scientific. The book's two hundred and twenty pages contain twelve comprehensive chapters plus many illustrations: Some Characteristics of Medieval Thought Pythagoras and His Philosophy. Medicine and Magic. Superstitions Concerning Birds. The Powder of Sympathy: A Curious Medical Superstition. The Belief in Talismans. Ceremonial Magic in Theory and Practice. Architectural Symbolism. The Quest of the Philosopher's Stone. The Phallic Element in Alchemical Doctrine. Roger Bacon: An Appreciation. The Cambridge Platonists. Everything possible to be believ'd is an image of truth. William Blake. Many of the earliest works on Folklore, magic, superstition and the occult, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely rare and increasingly expensive. OBSCURE BOOKS PRESS are republishing many of theseclassic books in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This classic, historical book is a detailed look at the art of perfumery, forming a complete how-to-guide that is still practical and useful today. A fascinating read this book belongs on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the history of beautification. 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.

Being a brief account of the alchemistic doctrines, and their relations, to mysticism on the one hand, and to recent discoveries in the physical science on the other hand; together with some particulars regarding the lives and teachings of the most noted alchemists. The meaning of alchemy; The theory of physical alchemy; The alchemists before and after Paracelsus; The outcome of alchemy; The age of modern chemistry; Modern alchemy. H Stanley Redgrove, best known for his writings on alchemy. Early in his scientific career he was associated with Professor John Ferguson and others in forming the Alchemical Society and was appointed editor of its journal; that Society was one of the many killed by the last war. Redgrove's book on "Alchemy: Ancient and Modern," first published in 1912, is an excellent survey, which brings out clearly the connection between the old alchemical doctrines and the conceptions of modern chemistry.

JOSEPH GLANVILL AND PSYCHICAL RESEARCH IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY -- CONTENTS -- CHAPTER I BIOGRAPHY . 7 CHAPTER I1 PAQE SCIEPTICISM . . 23 CHAPTER I11 PLATONISM . . . 36 CHAPTER IV THE ROYAL SOCIETY . . 48 CHAPTER V CHAPTER V1 PSYCHICAL RESEARCH FACTS AND THEORIES . 78 5, JOSEPH GLANVILL CHAPTER I BIOGRAPHY THERE is no century, perhaps, in English history that exhibits to our sight so many con- trasts as does the seventeenth. Every age, no doubt, is a transition age, and every age ex- hibits change but the seventeenth century may, in a very special sense, be characterised as a time of flux. It was an age of fervent religious enthusiasm, as also an age of licen- tiousness and indifference to religion. It was an age of gross superstition, as also an age in which the foundations of modern scientific knowledge were laid. There was war in the schools, between scholasticism, which for so many centuries had held sway over mens minds, and the new experimental and inductive philosophy which owed its origin to Bacon. There was also war in the land, the mind of the nation oscillating in a choice between republic- anism and monarchism. We may perhaps look upon this outward strife and clash of political theories as, in a way, the manifesta- tion and outcome of an inner and spiritual conflict. But from the vantage point of time we can avoid the error of imagining the political conflict as a contest between the powers of darkness on the one hand and those of light on the other. We can-indeed, we must- admire the love of moral purity and hatred of hypocrisy in religion and tyranny in govern- ment which characterised the Roundhead policy whilst, on the other hand, it is quite obvious to us that, undera continued Round- head administration, neither the arts nor the sciences could have flourished culture would have come to an end, and religion become dry and unbeautiful. The Stuart regime, on the other hand, even if it was based upon absurd nonsense concerning the divine right of kings, and even if it did encourage licentiousness, provided that warm, genial atmosphere in which alone the cultivation of the liberal arts is possible. The Cavalier possessed a sense of beauty that the Roundhead lacked he had either no religion or else a genial and generous one and whatever may be urged against the Stuarts, we must always remember that it was Charles I1 who granted the Charter to The Royal Society-an event of supreme im- portance in the real history of the nation, even if it is not always recognised as such. Into this century of turmoil and stress, Joseph Glanvill was born. He was, in the phraseology of his time, a man of many parts, brilliant, versatile, broad-minded-in a way peculiarly characteristic of his age, since in him very many of the diverse streams of thought of this age seem to meet and combine. He was a staunch Anglican, distrusting Non- conformity because of the narrowness of its creeds but he had a tremendous admiration for Baxter. He was a sceptic, who believed in God. He was a member of The Royal Society, an experimental philosopher, who believed in witchcraft. These things sound somewhat like paradoxes, and in fact some of those critics who have endeavoured to estimate the value of Glanvills work have found the last of these seeming paradoxes rather too much for them. As a matter of factl, they are not paradoxes at all, or at any rate they are paradoxes which Glanvillsucceeded in resolving and we shall find, as we proceed, that his philosophy-that is to say, the sum of his views concerning thb world and the next-forms a consistent whole...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1911 Edition.

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1915 Edition.