This book tells the tragic true story of the fate of Scott of the Antarctic and his companions on the return trip from the South... Læs mere
The Polar Book created as a publication for the British Polar Exhibition of 1930 that celebrated the history of Polar discoveries and expeditions of the day. This is the first edition as a case bound hardback, complete with two coloured maps designed by John Bartholomew.
The Last Days of Ernest Shackleton, is a unique and fully illustrated account of Shackleton's death and burial in South Georgia from the personal point of view of a seaman on the Quest Expedition by the name of George Ross.
POMPEY returned to his home in the Antarctic in August after an absence of one-and-a-half years. He was one of about twelve thousand Gentoo penguins which... Læs mere
There is now a great revival of creative smithing in Britain. you will find here a comprehensive survey of the contemporary ironwork available, giving an... Læs mere
There is now a great revival of creative smithing in Britain. How did it come about and what are the influences that helped to open up the craft to 20th century design?
"Bourton on the Water: An Illustrated Guide" is written by Paul Snowdon. This beautifully hand drawn guide to this famous Cotswold village brings alive the history... Læs mere
Cotswold Seasons These glorious hills, rightly described as an area of outstanding natural beauty, along with flowers and wildlife just asking to be photographed. In the following pages I take you through the seasons, offering just a taste of what can be seen.
The author decided to write a comprehensive history of iron working from the Iron Age to Victorian times. The completion of this monumental task was spread over many years,... Læs mere
This wonderful guide features a hand-drawn guide to Bath, with the author taking the reader round the key areas of the historical town. both text and illustrations are drawn by Bath Artist Paul Snowdon
Cherry Kearton's 1920's study of Penguins has been reproducedhere along with over 90 photographs, under a new title of 'Penguin Family Life'as he shows the anthropomorphic behaviour of both the penguins and othercreatures sharing a piece of rock no more than 4 miles square.
With over 86photos, 7 maps along with adverts and cartoons of the day, Scott'slast message along with tributes by Scott in his own hand, this book has beencreated from articles published in 1913 showing Scott's last expedition on the TerraNova in 5 linking segments.