How To...
Discover a world of practical knowledge with our "How To..." collection, offering a treasure trove of step-by-step guides and helpful tips. These books provide clear instructions on a wide range of topics, from cooking delicious meals to crafting DIY projects. Whether you want to learn a new hobby or master a useful skill, this category has something to spark your interest and boost your confidence. Explore and empower yourself with easy-to-follow guides that make learning accessible and fun.
Wood-working for Beginners: A Manual for Amateurs
Discover how to build wooden projects from scratch, channeling youthful energy into craftsmanship.
By Charles G. (Charles Gardner) Wheeler
Mission Furniture: How to Make It, Part 1
Discover how to craft your own timeless furniture with easy-to-follow instructions perfect for both beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike.
By H. H. (Henry Haven) Windsor
Advice to Singers
Unlock your vocal potential through expert guidance, healthy habits, and a deep understanding of the art and science of singing.
By Frederick James Crowest
Perfect Behavior: A Guide for Ladies and Gentlemen in All Social Crises
Discover how a young man hilariously navigates the absurd rules of courtship in a bygone era, where manners are paramount and missteps lead to comical chaos.
By Donald Ogden Stewart
How to Study
Unlock the secrets to mastering any subject with a time-tested guide that transforms ordinary students into self-directed, critical thinkers.
By George Fillmore Swain
The Young Farmer: Some Things He Should Know
Unlock the secrets to a bountiful harvest and a fulfilling life on the farm, where passion meets practical wisdom, and the soil yields success through knowledge.
By Thomas Forsyth Hunt
The Book of Household Management
Discover how Victorian homes functioned with insights into everything from managing a kitchen to understanding the duties of each servant.
By Mrs. (Isabella Mary) Beeton
How to Sing
Unlock your vocal potential with expert guidance on training, technique, and the secrets to mastering the art of song.
By Luisa Tetrazzini
How to Fold Napkins Abundantly Illustrated with Many Handsome Styles and Diagrams Which Show How It is Done
** Transform ordinary meal presentations into extraordinary displays with the secrets to crafting swans, crowns, and more from simple folded cloth.
By Anonymous
The Story of Glass
Orphaned and torn between two uncles, a young girl's life transforms as a family dispute turns into a journey of discovery that spans continents.
By Sara Ware Bassett
Domestic Cookery, Useful Receipts, and Hints to Young Housekeepers
Discover a treasure trove of simple recipes and helpful household tips designed to transform any novice into a confident homemaker.
By Elizabeth E. (Elizabeth Ellicott) Lea
How to become an inventor : $b Containing experiments in photography, hydraulics, galvanism and electricity, magnetism, heat, and the wonders of the microscope
Unlock the secrets of science and creation as you learn to build, experiment, and invent using the wonders of photography, electricity, and more.
By Aaron A. Warford
How to Get Rich
Unlock the secrets to becoming rich by learning how to create and sell profitable household items, turning your home into a hub of entrepreneurial success.
By Anonymous
Pleasures of the telescope An Illustrated Guide for Amateur Astronomers and a Popular Description of the Chief Wonders of the Heavens for General Readers
Unlock the secrets of the cosmos and embark on your own celestial journey, guided by expert advice and captivating descriptions of the wonders above.
By Garrett Putman Serviss
Stair-Building and the Steel Square A Manual of Practical Instruction in the Art of Stair-Building and Hand-Railing, and the Manifold Uses of the Steel Square
Discover how to construct impressive staircases with precision, using tools like the steel square, in this vintage manual on carpentry.
By Fred. T. (Frederick Thomas) Hodgson
365 Foreign Dishes A Foreign Dish for Every Day in the Year
A collection of international recipes offers a new and exciting dish to try every day of the year, exploring flavors and cooking techniques from around the globe.
By Unknown
The Story of Porcelain
In the Maine wilderness, a boy's fishing trip turns into an exploration into the world of porcelain, where he discovers the art's rich history amid talks of service and patriotism.
By Sara Ware Bassett
Patents and How to Get One: A Practical Handbook
Unlock the secrets to protecting your inventions with this guide to navigating the world of patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
By United States. Department of Commerce
Boys' Make-at-Home Things
Unleash your inner craftsman and transform ordinary household items into amazing toys and tools, guided by this vintage manual for resourceful boys.
By Carolyn Sherwin Bailey
For Luncheon and Supper Guests
Discover how to effortlessly host delightful gatherings with perfectly planned menus and recipes, ensuring a stress-free and impressive dining experience for you and your cherished guests.
By Alice Bradley