Written in the mid-nineteenth century, this description of Brazilian culture introduces the South American country to Western eyes, explaining each detail of the culture and... Læs mere
At the time of publication, the Middle East expert of the time, H. St. John Philby, described the tales as "A work which can fairly be called a masterpiece."
This is a practical guide to the preservation of fruit -- not only jams, but also jellies, marmalades, preserves, conserves, and candied, brandied and dried fruit. The book contains hundreds of recipes for tempting spreads.
This work presents the story of the growth of Japanese culture and philosophy as illustrated by gardens. The author identifies the importance of the garden to Japanese art... Læs mere
The dragon myth appears in numerous languages. The author of this work presents the Celtic version of the classic myth in a translation which reflects the spirit and beauty of the... Læs mere
This study of Celtic prehistory explores all facets of Druidic life and religious practice - their beginnings in the first centuries B.C. in Gaul and Britain, their priests and religious rits, their temples and probable origins.
Originally published in 1957, this delightful book offers 100 recipes from 50 of the best authentic Paris bistros, collected in the 1950s when these establishments were at their... Læs mere
These unique sketches of Japan and Japanese life were written by Frank Hedges, foreign correspondent of the London Times, Christian Science Monitor and the Washington Post. Shrines, mountains, traditional drums, misty rains and the shrill wailing of Shinto music come to life.