Books published by publisher Earle Press

This fascinating text contains a detailed treatise on the domestic birds of America. The object of this book is multifarious: to tell in plain language the things that everyone ought to know about poultry, pigeons, and cage birds; to teach fundamental facts in such a way that they will be fixed in the mind; to excite interest in the subject where none hitherto existed; and to direct enthusiasm along the right lines. The perfect book for those with a keen interest in the birds common to America, this antique text also constitutes a great addition to any collection of ornithological literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Birds and their Relations to Man', 'Characters and Habits of Birds related to Use', 'Species and their Divisions in Domestic Birds', 'Fowls', 'Management of Fowls', 'Ducks', 'Management of Ducks', 'Geese', 'Management of Geese', 'Turkeys', 'Management of Turkeys', 'Guineas', 'Peafowl', 'Pheasants', 'Swans', 'Ostriches', 'Pigeons', 'Management of Pigeons', 'Canaries', 'Distribution of Market Products', 'Exhibitions and the Fancy Trade', and 'Occupations Related to Aviculture'. We are proud to republish this text here complete with a new introduction on aviculture.

For Charlie and his brother Alex, an unexpected trip to visit their Aunt Mary in the haunted town of Crooked Hills turns into a life-changing adventure, forcing them to confront local bullies, hell hounds, dead witches, and girls with slingshots! A throwback to classic adventures like that of the Hardy Boys, mixed with the creepiness of GOOSEBUMPS and CIRQUE DU FREAK, Cullen Bunn's CROOKED HILLS blends mystery and adventure to weave a fun and unforgettable story of will, friendship and family bonds.

This early work by Fergus Hume was originally published in 1904 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Red Window' is a wonderful tale by this famous crime novelist. Fergusson Wright Hume was born on 8th July 1859 in England, the second son of Dr. James Hume. The family migrated to New Zealand where Fergus was enrolled at Otago Boys' High School, and later continued his legal and literary studies at the University of Otago. Hume returned to England in 1888 where he resided in London for a few years until moving to the Essex countryside. There he published over 100 novels, mainly in the mystery fiction genre, though none had the success of his début work.