Books published by publisher Obscure Press

This early works is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. 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.

Gallipoli Memories Originally published in 1929, this is an eye-witness account. Compton Mackenzie, famous for his humorous novels, relates his memories of Gallipoli in the First World War. Contents: The Beginning of th. e War Off to Alexandria Getting a Uniform Looking for G.H.Q. The 'Arcadian' Helles Life at G.H.Q. The Battle of the Fourth of June More Life at G.H.Q. Army Corps Headquarters Tenedos for the Second Time Shells Tenedos for the Third Time. Off to Mytilene Days and Nights in Lesbos The Vassilaki Family The New Army Back at G.H.Q. The Dark Night of the Suvla Landing After Suvla Helles Index. Keywords: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns Turkey and the near East Gallipoli World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Keywords: First World War Eye Witness Account Gallipoli Army Corps Index Keywords Helles Personal Narratives 1914 Memories Compton Mackenzie Humorous Novels Mytilene Arcadian 1900s Lesbos

A Critical Examination of Socialism - Mallock, W. H. Originally published in 1908, for the Conservative Thought society. Probably the best refutation of the economic, logical, and psychological errors of socialism and 'equality' ever written. Mallock wrote in the late 1890s/early 1900s, but has never been bettered. A thorough, calm, rational demolition job, without a trace of invective. Contents include: Historical Beginning of Socialism, Theory of Marx, Root Error of Marxian Theory, Repudiation of Marx, Proximate Difficulties, Ultimate Difficulty, Individual Motive and Democracy, Christian Socialism, Just Reward of Labour, Interest and Abstract Justice, Equality of Opportunity, Keywords:Socialism Communism Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Originally published in 1874. Author: William Dwight Whitney Language: English Keywords: Literature / Linguistics / Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Originally published in 1922, this early works on Myths and Legends of China is extensively illustrated throughout and will appeal greatly to any student or historian. 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 1898. A detailed and fascinating study of the origins and history of customs and beliefs surrounding the horseshoe. Many of the earliest equestrian 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.

Originally published in 1911. A collection of essays by Robert Louis Stevenson. Contents include: Preface by Mrs Robert Louis Stevenson - Lay morals - Father Damien - The Pentland Rising - The Day After Tomorrow - College Papers - Criticisms - Sketches - The Great North Road - The Young Chevalier - Heathercat. Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Language: English Keywords: Literature Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Originally published in 1916. The illustrated contents contain many informative chapters, including: Divisions, Customs and History of the Race – The Mythologies of the North American Indians – Algonquian Myths and Legends – The Iroquois – Sioux Myths and Legends – The Pawnees – Myths and Legends of the Northern and North Western Indians – Bibliography etc. Many of the earliest history 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.

A CHANGED MAN : The Waiting Supper and Other Tales concluding with The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid. By Hardy, Thomas Originally published in 1914, this is the first collected edition of these 12 shorter novels, which had previously only appeared in magazines and journal. Contents include: A Changed Man, The Waiting Supper, Alicia's Diary, The Grave by the Handpost, Enter a Dragoon, A Tryst at an Ancient Earthwork, What the Shepherd Saw, A Committee-Man of the Terror, Master John Horseleigh, Knight, The Duke's Reappearance, A Mere Interlude, The Romantic Adventures of A MilkMaid Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

In "What's Wrong With The World?" Chesterton postulates that the things people consider as being problems with the world, are actually symptoms of more profound problems that governments fail – or refuse – to acknowledge. A fascinating and thought-provoking read, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the multifaceted problems of humanity, and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Chesterton’s work. The chapters of this volume include: “The Medical Mistake”, “Wanted, An Unpractical Man”, “The New Hypocrite”, “The Fear of the Past”, “The Unfinished Temple”, “The Enemies of Property”, “The Free Family”, “The Wilderness of Domesticity”, etcetera. Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874 - 1936) was a truly multitalented man - an author, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, theologian, critic, biographer, and Christian apologist. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.