Articles related to "Rare Books"

Frugal cooks from the early nineteenth century used a surprising variety of ingredients to make pickles, recording their favorite recipes in handwritten cookbooks.

Prolific author Larry McMurtry recounts his life as a reader and writer, rare book collector, scout and seller, examining the role and importance books have played in it.

The Wellcome Library holds a fascinating collection of images on the history of medicine, many available online for free download.

The Gutenberg Bible is one of the most well-known rare books in the world. With only 48 of them in existence today, they still represent the dawn of the printing press.

Antique books aren't just pleasing to the eye. Many older and vintage books may be rare and valuable. A seemingly ordinary book could be sold to pay off a mortgage.

The best art museums in Los Angeles add class to a luxury vacation. From Greek and Roman antiquities to contemporary art, LA California has a museum to please anyone.

Some 3,000 people a day browse through Powell's City of Books in Portland, and 3,000 more purchase books.

Visiting Toronto can be an expensive vacation destination. Save some money, and go see the TD Gallery and Special Collections at the Toronto Reference Library for free.

The Chung Collection is emblematic of the growth and progress of British Columbia and Canadian History, even before the age of multiculturalism.

Some of the best botanical paintings of the Himalayan rhododendrons were produced in the 19th century by Walter Fitch and Joseph Hooker.

Science fiction and fantasy fans have their pick this month with classic alien encounters from older films like Starman to new adventures like Race to Witch Mountain.

Out-of-print books, foreign language books, progressive books, Christian books. Washington's independent bookstores have them all.

Looking for a cookbook? Check out these three bookstores that carry only the best of food literature, whether it's the latest cookbook or an old classic.

Looking for fun projects to make with your child? Need to add exciting activities to your child's curriculum? If so, I've found the perfect book for you.

The Auer Dult (Au Fair) takes place 3 times a year in the Au district of Munich and features handmade crafts, carnival rides, food stands and an antiques market.

Get ideas for covering children's schoolbooks with paper.

The European Fine Art Fair will be held in the Netherlands, from March 9-18, 2007. More than $1 billion worth of paintings, sculptures and other art will be displayed.

Smart-Opedia: The Amazing Book About Everything covers history, health, science, the arts, and today's world all in one book.

John Casper Leyden was a student of Edinburgh University, minister, doctor and brilliant Oriental linguist.

Bucharest, often nicknamed "Little Paris of the East" lives up to its nickname with interesting tourist attractions, good quality shops, markets and fine restaurants.

A new library in Alexandria, Egypt stands on the site of the city's original great library, which once housed a treasure trove of ancient scrolls and manuscripts.

Federigo Grisone's horsemanship manual of 1550 was the first to have a wide-ranging influence since Xenophon's 'The Art of Horsemanship', written 2000 years earlier.

Francois I helped bring the European Renaissance to France. He was an important patron of the arts and helped establish one of the biggest collections of art in Europe.

The job of the historian is to study the past and share their knowledge. Becoming a historian is something anybody can do with a little effort and willingness to learn.

An accurate home inventory provides information about the value of belongings to aid with determining adequate insurance cover and making insurance claims.

Benedictine Monks have run Melk Abbey for 900 years, preserving a midieval manuscript library and Rottmayr frescoes and producing world renowned Riesling wines.

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in the the same Holy Bible used by Abraham LIncoln at his swearing in nearly 150 years ago in Washington D.C.

The online resources of Kew Gardens, the RHS and the Natural History Museum offer unique examples of botanical art.

Some of Gosse's books contain beautiful hand-coloured plates and, while these are beautiful, modern publications and the internet are needed for up-to-date information.

The Time Traveler's Wife, based on the novel by Audrey Niffenegger, stars Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams and Ron Livingston, and opened in theaters nationwide on Aug. 14.

The best places to get second-hand books in Oxford.

London has a different antique market open nearly every day of the week. Prices are high across the pond, but shoppers always find things they'd never see at home.

Sir Thomas Blundeville's adaptation of Federigo Grisone's 'Gli Ordini di Cavalcare' influenced the English-speaking rider for over a century.

During the 1930s, the Federal Writers' Project was set up in the United States; among its aims was an effort to interview as many surviving ex-slaves as possible.

The Emigrant Savings Bank served Irish and other immigrants in the 1850s and later. Genealogy information may include hometown, parents names, and immigration date.

With wit, intelligence and an infectious imagination, Scarlett Thomas creatively explores consciousness, reality and the fourth dimension through the strange Troposphere.

In an effort to scan and make searchable the collections of several major libraries, the The Google Books Library Project provides an online library to the world.

Manchester is England's second city with the best football, music, museums, restaurants, bars, galleries and other visitor attractions for a city break beyond London.

The groundbreaking anatomical images of famous anatomist, Andreas Vesalius, are a landmark in the history of medicine and the development of anatomy.

Two antiques malls, auction houses, thrift shops, estate sales and a huge annual rummage sale offer opportunities to buy relics from times gone by and collectibles, too.

The half-way point in a major restoration project at Strawberry Hill House, Walpole's fantasy gothic castle, has been marked by the installation of a gilded weathervane.

Allusive, lush, and amoral, Huysmans' story of a neurotic Parisian dandy inspired Oscar Wilde and jumpstarted the Aesthetic movement in England.

Individuals who enjoy reading books, helping people, and learning new technology, can become librarians. A good education is key.

Few books are truly definitive; The Enthusiasts' Guide to Buying a Classic British Sports Car is such a book. Peter Hingston's research has produced a much needed bible.

Enjoy Melbourne cheaply and have an authentic experience at the same time by slowing down, getting out of the city center and taking the time to explore in depth.

Canadian artist and naturalist Henry Alexander Carmichael Jackson combined his love for the outdoors and skill as a commercial artist to paint mycological masterpieces.

Escape the daily grind in Portland, Oregon. Mapping out routes and pre-planning restaurants and activities ensures a great Portland day visit.

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The Jacobin Club holds an infamous place in French history. Examine the origin and politics of the club that influenced the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.

World Digital Library, Internet History Sourcebooks Project, and Avalon Project are Internet research tools to help students write quality essays and research papers.