New Releases by Margaret Compton

Discover the timeless art of embroidery with L. Higgin's "Handbook of Embroidery," a comprehensive guide to the needlework techniques and textile arts of a bygone era. This meticulously prepared edition offers a wealth of information on various stitching methods, providing a detailed exploration of embroidery as both a craft and a form of design. Whether you are a seasoned stitcher or simply curious about the history of needlework, this handbook serves as an invaluable reference. Explore the intricacies of embroidery, from basic stitches to more elaborate designs. "Handbook of Embroidery" offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich heritage of textile arts, making it an essential addition to any craft library. A classic resource for anyone interested in the enduring appeal of embroidery. 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.

لا يسعنا ونحن نقرأ الحكايات الشعبية لهنود أمريكا الحمر سكانها الأصليين إلا أن نشعر بتلك الطاقة الشعرية الكبيرة الكامنة فيها. فعلى الرغم من شدة بساطة هذه الحكايات، الموضوعة أصلاً لكي تروى للأطفال قبل النوم، شأن جميع حكايات شعوب العالم المختلفة، فإنّها تحفل بالرموز والإشارات؛ إلى تفسير العالم بكلّ مظاهره المادية والطبيعية ونوازع البشر المتصارعة فيه، كما تفسّر عوالم الغيب وألغازه وخوارقه، وإقامة صلة ما معه، نجدها كلّها تتمثل أولاً وأخيراً في السرد نفسه.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

"The recipes in this book have been obtained from many sources. Some are from manuscripts which have been handed down for at least four generations; others are adaptations from foreign works, the original and modified directions having been thoroughly tested by the editor in her own kitchen. There are certain standard recipes which have become famous for the excellent reason that they are the best . . . "? Margaret Compton, 1902