Imagine it's the end of the nineteenth century, and, with one catalog, you can buy everything from beds and tools to clothing and opium. (Yes, opium.) Not to mention ear trumpets, horse buggies, and Bibles. The 1897 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Catalogue is both a wonderfully fascinating collector's item an[...]
The newest edition of the "Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook" is perfect and practical for both soldiers and civilians. Nearly 140 comprehensive illustrations show the proper techniques for medical care, from basic first-aid and orthopedics to instructions for emergency war surgery and even[...]
Pirates have always been the most feared beings on the open sea. The law does not apply to them and fear comes to those that get in their way. This history, which was originally published around 150 years ago, tells the story of some of the most famous and infamous pirate captains of all time.
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Art nouveau took the world by storm in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, becoming a vital part of both the decorative arts and architectural design. This beautiful artistic style is truly something to be admired. Here, you can finally unleash your inner artist and create exquisite m[...]