Download or read book An Old Country House Classic Reprint written by Le Gallienne and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-04-23 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from An Old Country House Perhaps one of the greatest charms of an old house is the number of superseded contrivances which it contains, na'ive engines of the antique domestic economy long since improved upon, the apparatus of methods no longer a part of the living science of existence. That powdered wigs are no longer common, are, in fact, seldom worn nowadays, by no means subtracts from our de light in the powdering closet attached to Perdita's bedroom, with the hole in the door through which the fine lady or gentleman meekly placed her or his head as on a block, so that the great puffs should not shower their whiteness over the whole exquisite figure. I am sure we are far happier in it than if we actually put it to its proper use. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book An Old Country House Vol 1 written by Mrs. Grey and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-06 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from An Old Country House, Vol. 1: A Novel How much more romantic than romance - more unlikely than fiction, for truly has it been remarked so often - "Le vrai n'est pas toujours le vraisemblable." Still there is much in what we see or hear around us, which less closely familiar and defined, leaves to the imagination free liberty and play to work itself out into form and substance to the living or the dead. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Old Farm House Classic Reprint written by Mrs. Caroline Hyde Butler Laing and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-02-17 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Old Farm House In the Clerk's Oficc, of the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.nqn ioisd c). About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book An Old Country House Vol 2 of 3 written by Elizabeth Caroline Grey and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-24 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from An Old Country House, Vol. 2 of 3: A Novel She could not speak coherently - but when her uncle, who had stood forth aghast to meet her, took her in his arms - she clung to him trembling and shiver ing, and pointed with gesticulations of terror towards the door. All was confusion and dismay. Every one looked into the other's face as if to ask what had happened - and what was to be done? About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book An Old Country House Vol 3 of 3 written by Mrs. Grey and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-03 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from An Old Country House, Vol. 3 of 3: A Novel Milly rose, and lifting up her lovely little head with a look of defiance, met the different glances, each, with one accord, bent down upon her. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Country House Classic Reprint written by John Galsworthy and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-04 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Country House The groom, a red-cheeked youth, paid no attention. If this here Ambler of Mr. George's wins on Wednesday, ' About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Essentials of a Country House Classic Reprint written by R. A. Briggs and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Essentials of a Country House During the course of a somewhat lengthy professional career, I have met with a number of people contemplating building a House, who have not sufficiently considered the numerous points - in fact, the "Essentials" that must be thought of before any satisfactory scheme can be evolved. It is not surprising that these "Essentials" are not all borne in mind, because they are of a very varied nature, but the consideration of them is most important. I believe that my experience in this respect is by no means unique, and it has therefore occurred to me that a small volume dealing concisely, and in a simple way, with these "Essentials" should be very useful to the growing number of people wishing to have a "Home of their own," and also to their professional advisers, who would be able to place this book before their clients, and, at the same time, have these indispensable points for consideration "focussed" for their own guidance. For the purpose of illustrating my remarks, it has seemed to me that I could not do better than refer to Plans and Photographs of Houses, which have been erected from my own designs and under my supervision. I have therefore carefully selected from these executed Works those which seemed most suitable for this purpose, the costs of which Houses range from 1,250 to 4,600, and many of which illustrate photographs of designs published in my books "Bungalows and Country Residences" and "Homes for the Country." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Download or read book The Old House Book of Classic Country Houses written by and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 1990 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Letters From a Country House Classic Reprint written by Thomas Anderton and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-23 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Letters From a Country House These letters - originally published in the Midland Counties Herald - were begun without the least idea of republication. In compliance, however, with numerous requests, a series of them now appear in revised book form. If they have any merit at all, it may perhaps be owing to the fact that they are entirely the result of my own observations, experiences, and reflections, and are not made up from other books upon a similar subject. At the same time, I do not flatter myself that I have discovered anything fresh, or have noticed anything hitherto unobserved. I have, for the most part, simply told an old tale, but one that will be ever new while Nature repeats her old story of enduring consistency, yet ever recurring change. I desire to acknowledge the kindness of Viscount Cobham - better known as Lord Lyttelton - for allowing me (in common with some other neighbours and tenants) free access to Hagley Park, where I have observed so many of the picturesque and varied effects described in the following pages. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Country House Party Classic Reprint written by Dora Sigerson Shorter and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-28 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Country-House Party As if in answer to his smile, Deborah pushed back her chair from the little writing-table, and picking up the loose sheets of her manuscript, heaved a very audible sigh of relief. Then the room rustled. Her husband looked upon her with a quizzical eye Major Macdonald beat the ashes from his cigar, and looked up some of the others clapped hands; while pretty Mrs. Barnes went to lean upon her friend's shoulder. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Country Houses Vol 3 of 3 Classic Reprint written by Charlotte Trimmer Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-24 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Country Houses, Vol. 3 of 3 The day after the arrival of the foreigners, Comtesse Rosenberg's maid was so ill, from the effects of her journey and voyage, it was necessary to send for Mr. W'atkins, the apothecary of Minehead he promptly obeyed the summons, and after seeing his patient, went to Mrs. Bartlet's room, and to her medicine closet to mix up the requisite remedies. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Country Houses Vol 1 of 3 Classic Reprint written by Charlotte Trimmer Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-26 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Country Houses, Vol. 1 of 3 That must be a little your own fault, Frederic, replied Lady Vernon, for I have no idea how people of education and talents can be so tired of themselves, when they have so much power of employment, and employment often brings amusement. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Country Houses Vol 2 of 3 Classic Reprint written by Charlotte Trimmer Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-24 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Country Houses, Vol. 2 of 3 As they entered, Lord John's eyes were fixed on the door, and his countenance changed to a gloomy scowl; Emma saw this, but screwed her mind up to bear it, she wished things to come to a decision, and yet, she more than any thing, dreaded that decision. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Our Folks at Home written by Edward Toliver and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-04 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Our Folks at Home: Or Life at the Old Manor House This volume, a steady undeviating purpose of utility. The object is to impress upon the forming minds of youth the importance of having an object in life, and that object a really useful one - an increase of the world's happiness, by each person furnishing his own contingent, whether large or small. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book A Farm House Cobweb written by Emory James Haynes and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Farm-House Cobweb: A Novel In fact all the four other schools in our township were to be consolidated this winter of 18 - at the Centre Village, using the great room of the town-hall, as I have said. This handsome, graceful, popular young teachers name was Arthur Alfred Felton. Mine is plain Elisha Stone. You see them for the first time together on this printed page. So I used to write them side by side years ago, and then fall to studying them long and with many a heartache. As I sat by my solitary wood grate in my farm-house often I wrote them by fancy in the flicker of the firelight, when the candle had burned out. His name looks the best, I am bound to confess. I used to wonder if Mary Holyoke ever wrote those two names together and studied them as I did. She was poetess enough to make their two owners dance in the mimic quadrilles of glowing embers in the ample fireplace of her father's library. Yes, quite likely she did this. Would to God she had done no more than that with his name, with his shape in her maiden visions of tomorrow! "Will you go to - allow me to escort you to the singing-school this winter?" I had asked Mary Holyoke along in November. I remember that I drove my colt Skip up there that day and halted in front of her fathers door. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Scenes of Clerical Life Classic Reprint written by George Eliot and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 1900 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Scenes of Clerical Life Litany, only to feel with more intensity my burst into the conspicuousness of public life when I was made to stand up on the seat during the psalms or the singing. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Gardens Old New Vol 2 written by John Leyland and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Gardens Old New, Vol. 2: The Country House Its Garden Environment The gardens illustrated in the following pages are the types and exemplars of every class of English gardenage, though it may he observed that the formal character is chiefly exemplified in them, because, indeed, in various developments it largely prevails. They disclose a view of much that the greatest workers in our garden development have accomplished-most of them inspired to their task by traditional methods and the inherited love for the things that are old, a few influenced by later views, which greatly affected the character of garden plan and design, all glorying in the supreme beauty of the multitudes of flowers now in cultivation, and some kindled to their achievement by the enthusiasm of individual taste. In these days the love of gardening and interest in its history and character grow from more to more, and we cannot live anywhere without finding intelligent understanding and appreciation of the many various forms of garden beauty. The great gardens of England are taken as patterns in other lands, and among ourselves are regarded as sources of types and exemplars of every class of English gardenage, though it may he observed that the formal character is chiefly exemplified in them, because, indeed, in various developments it largely prevails. They disclose a view of much that the greatest workers in our garden development have accomplished-most of them inspired to their task by traditional methods and the inherited love for the things that are old, a few influenced by later views, which greatly affected the character of garden plan and design, all glorying in the supreme beauty of the multitudes of flowers now in cultivation, and some kindled to their achievement by the enthusiasm of individual taste. In these days the love of gardening and interest in its history and character grow from more to more, and we cannot live anywhere without finding intelligent understanding and appreciation of the many various forms of garden beauty. The great gardens of England are taken as patterns in other lands, and among ourselves are regarded as sources of inspiration in any garden plan. Not every man can have a pleasaunce to his mind, but there are few who, in the glorious examples of our gardenage, cannot find some feature or suggestion for their need. The conflict of ideas which has arisen in regard to the higher character of garden design, giving rise to a considerable volume of polemical literature, is n itself an encouraging sign, because it shows how real is the interest felt in the garden and how zealous the quest tor knowledge of its right character and its many beauties. The controversy is not new, for did not Martial, in the garden of Lucullus, express his preference for the untamed beauties of Nature over the results of the custom which then prevailed of placing tonsile box trees amid the groves of myrtles and planes? About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
