New Releases by Henry Shaw

This is a comprehensive treatise on the historical and cultural significance of the vine and its role in the development of human civilisation. Written by renowned botanist Henry Shaw, this book covers a broad range of topics including the history of wine-making, the cultural and religious significance of the vine in different societies, and the science of viticulture. With its engaging style and rich illustrations, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the historical and cultural significance of one of the world's most beloved fruits. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Legend of the Trailing Arbutus and Other Poems is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Sixteendesignsfroman 1848 volume, "The Glazier's Booke"by Henry Shaw, offerauthenticVictorian stained glass patterns hailed by "The Art Journal" as"very quaint and curious" and "most elaborately beautiful.""

More than a pictorial archive of medieval dress and decoration, this beautiful collection is also valuable for its discerning scholarship. A magnificent compilation of artwork from Henry Shaw's detailed study of court life in the Middle Ages, this splendid book provides a grand display of medieval figures and fashions of the times. Reproduced directly from Shaw's original, hand-colored plates and identified by brief captions, more than 200 superb illustrations depict knights in battle, ladies in waiting, kings, queens, popes, and commoners, as well as armor and weapons, jewelry, and other decorative accessories. Skillfully adapted from rare paintings, illuminated manuscripts, tapestries, textiles, and stained glass windows, these lovely illustrations will be invaluable to fashion historians and costume designers. Craftworkers will find them equally useful.

Examines the manner of dress and the design of the Middle Ages through biographies of the most prominent monarchs of the time.

A good reprint of Shaw's Alphabets, numerals and devices of the Middle Ages, 1845. Partly in color, this is a charming book and a bargain. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

First published in 1951 under title : Town and country planning.