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Explore a diverse collection of literary works that defy conventional categorization, offering unique insights and narratives across a varied range of topics. This selection includes rare gems and unexpected titles that spark curiosity and broaden perspectives. Whether you seek something off the beaten path or wish to discover hidden literary treasures, this assortment provides a rich tapestry of reading experiences. Ideal for readers with a taste for the uncommon, this category presents stories that stand out for their originality and scope.
A Book of Fruits and Flowers
Discover age-old secrets to transforming everyday garden goodies into mouthwatering dishes and soothing natural cures.
By Anonymous
So Runs the World
Unresolved grievances and desires ignite a dramatic face-off between characters navigating loyalty and societal expectations during a time of change.
By Henryk Sienkiewicz
The Royal Guide to Wax Flower Modelling
Discover how to create stunning lifelike flowers from wax, guided by the artist who crafted them for royalty.
By Emma Peachey
How to Catalogue a Library
Discover the secrets of organizing your library's collection, with a guide on how to make finding your favorite books easier than ever, no matter how big or small the library is.
By Henry B. (Henry Benjamin) Wheatley
Fine Books
Uncover the secrets of rare books, journeying from ancient collections to the dawn of printing, and discover the passionate figures who shaped the world of fine literature and book collecting.
By Alfred W. (Alfred William) Pollard
Principles of Home Decoration, With Practical Examples
Discover how to create a harmonious and beautiful home that reflects your unique style through the artful use of color and design elements.
By Candace Wheeler
U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1951 July - December
Explore a treasure trove of mid-century American literature and authorship through meticulously catalogued copyright renewals.
By Library of Congress. Copyright Office
The inter ocean curiosity shop for the year 1883
Explore a bygone era's burning questions, from strange weather phenomena to medical mysteries, in a unique collection of answers that mirrored the public's thirst for knowledge.
By Various
The ladies' complete guide to crochet, fancy knitting, and needlework
Discover the lost art of 19th-century needlework and learn how women used crochet, knitting, and more to create beauty and express themselves in a bygone era.
By Ann S. (Ann Sophia) Stephens
Trichocosmos: Notes historical, æsthetical, ethnological, physiological, anecdotal and tonsorial, on the hair & beard
Uncover how history and culture are intertwined to weave together the story of hair as it evolves into a symbol of beauty, identity, and expression.
By Anonymous
Library Essays; Papers Related to the Work of Public Libraries
Explore the past challenges and considerations of public libraries, from enforcing rules to fostering community growth.
By Arthur E. (Arthur Elmore) Bostwick
White Lotus, the legend of the cat's eye
A god takes the form of a cat to win a princess's heart, leading to a heartbreaking sacrifice that binds their souls forever.
By Carlo de Fornaro
Book Repair and Restoration: A Manual of Practical Suggestions for Bibliophiles
Discover how to revive your treasured old books by learning simple and careful repair techniques that will preserve their history and value.
By Mitchell S. (Mitchell Starrett) Buck
The home-life of Borneo head-hunters : $b Its festivals and folk-lore
Venture into the heart of Borneo to uncover the surprising blend of brutality and beauty in the lives of its tribes.
By William Henry Furness
Industrial Arts Design A Textbook of Practical Methods for Students, Teachers, and Craftsmen
Discover how structure, shape, and surface come together in a vintage guide bridging the gap between design theory and hands-on creation.
By William H. (William Harrison) Varnum
Japanese Swords
A once-revered symbol of honor becomes a widely available piece of art, its craftsmanship and history meticulously detailed for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
By Yamanaka & Company
The Die Varieties of the Nesbitt Series of United States Envelopes
Discover the hidden world of 19th-century stamped envelopes, where tiny design differences reveal a complex history of American postal innovation.
By Victor Maximilian Berthold
Art and Pleasure: "Painting with Needles" New Uses of Dexter Cotton Warp
Unlock beautiful art and handy crocheted creations as you craft utility bags to flower baskets.
By Virginia Snow Studios
English Housewifry Exemplified in above Four Hundred and Fifty Receipts Giving Directions for most Parts of Cookery
English Housewifry features an assortment of old recipes that focus on the traditional methods of British cooking and the skill of housewifery, with dishes made from fish, meat, fruits, and vegetables, explaining the proper way to cook, preserve and present each one.
By Elizabeth Moxon
Sign Talk A Universal Signal Code, Without Apparatus, for Use in the Army, the Navy, Camping, Hunting, and Daily Life
Discover a vast vocabulary of hand signals designed to break communication barriers in any situation, from the battlefield to a wilderness camp.
By Ernest Thompson Seton