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This volume of 3 Detectives collects the stories of three early investigators: the Hon. Augustus Champnell, the no-nonsense Jane Sprood, and E. Phillips Oppenheim's detective Stanley Brooke.

Herein an attempt has been made to correlate and condense more than two hundred historical tales and legends of lost mines. In some instances little more than a place is noted, in others, a short condensed version of the tale so that it is only necessary for the adventurous nomad to furnish a little imagination as to the action which took place. Much of the buried treasure remains hidden and the mountains will continue to reward the seeker of gold. There is romance and adventure in the quest. Many of the best mines will be found. This is a reprint of the 1953 edition.

This volume of 5 Detectives collects lesser-known sleuths from the early 1900s, when detective stories were popular in monthly magazines.

Pirates burying treasure along the coasts, outlaw gangs hiding their ill-gotten gains, gold mines lost and forgotten . . . there are plenty of stories all across the United States of treasure waiting to be discovered. Penfield's survey of treasure tales is a well-loved classic that will intrigue and amuse, and perhaps spark an interest in the hobby of treasure hunting. There is plenty of material here for the amateur historian or beginning treasure hunter to start with. (Just remember to check your Federal, state, or local laws before you go searching.) This book was published in 1954, but remains a fascinating introduction to this subject.

Flora Curiosa compiles classic botanical (and mycological) short stories from science fiction and fantasy. Stories include Rappaccini's Daughter (Hawthorne), The American's Tale (Doyle), The Man-Eating Tree (Robinson), The Balloon Tree (Mitchell), The Flowering of the Strange Orchid (H. G. Wells), The Treasure in the Forest (H. G. Wells), The Purple Pileus (H. G. Wells), The Purple Terror (White), A Vine on a House (Bierce), Professor Jonkin's Cannibal Plant (Garis), The Willows (Blackwood), The Voice in the Night (Hodgson), The Orchid Horror (Blunt), The Man Whom the Trees Loved (Blackwood), The Pavilion (Nesbit), The Sumach (Daubeny), and The Green Death (McNeile).

A treatise on the fundamental principle, theory, and practice of picking pockets for magicians. For entertainment purposes only! Removing objects from an audience member is a staple in magic acts, and here magician Eddie Joseph provides the basics of various pickpocket maneuvers (coat pockets, hip pockets, watches, and more). Practice, practice, and don't get caught . . .

While placidly pedaling his bicycle on the morning before Easter, Constable Simmons, a twenty-year veteran of the Bermuda Police Force, discovers a beautiful woman's lifeless body on Snake Road. She has been stabbed to death. Incongruously, a bouquet of lilies lies by her side. From this slender clue of the Easter lilies an intricately interlaced murder problem quickly blossoms in Bermuda. Soon another person, a man this time, is found dead in Hamilton, the territorial capital. He has been struck down by mercury bichloride. Can the intrepid Bermuda Police Force send Death, a most unwelcome visitor, packing, before a third victim is found? A pioneering police procedural crime novel, Willoughby Sharp's Murder in Bermuda focuses not on the investigative activities of a solitary super-detective, but rather on those of several ordinary policemen. The author, who at the time he wrote the novel lived with his family in Bermuda, also presents his readers with appealing local color and a tricky, fair play problem that is in the best tradition of Golden Age detective fiction. Originally published in 1933, Murder in Bermuda provides readers with, as a contemporary reviewer stated, "as complicated and satisfying a mystery as one could hope to find."Additional mysteries available from CoachwhipBooks.com.

Murder at the New York Stock Exchange! And not just one dead stockbroker but two! Both men, it is soon learned, were mysteriously poisoned, much to the irritation of the man in charge of the case, the sardonic Inspector Bullock. "Don't tell me it's a strange, oriental poison known only to the high priests of an obscure tribe in the upper Himalayas," he wisecracks. "Don't tell me that, 'cause I'm way behind on my Fu-Manchu stories." Inspector Bullock scoffs at Great Detectives like Philo Vance and Drury Lane ("those mincing, namby-pamby, know-it-alls"), but he soon finds himself confronting one of those fiendishly complicated murder problems that so delight fans of Golden Age detective fiction. Willoughby Sharp, the son of a stockbroker who in the 1890s had clerked for J. P. Morgan, had himself held a seat on the New York Stock Exchange between 1925 and 1931 and knew his subject down to the ground. This authentic background knowledge greatly enriches Murder of the Honest Broker, as does the author's "sharp" sense of humor and his deftness at constructing an ingenious murder puzzle. "An amusing yarn and a puzzling one," declared the New York Times Book Review back in 1934, when the novel was originally published. Modern readers will surely agree.Additional mysteries available from CoachwhipBooks.com.

Theodore Stern's ethnological monograph details the various rubber-ball games from South America, Central America, Mexico, and the southwestern United States, with discussion of equipment, game play, and folklore. Many games are known from ancient times (with play depicted in sculptures and other art), while other variations have been described by travelers up through recent times. This is a fascinating look at the American precursors to modern sport.

Frank A. A. Wootton offers good advice for artists wanting to try their hand at aircraft. Drawing planes (this book was published during World War II, so illustrations are from that period) is covered along with composition, light and shading, and action sequences. This is a great little book that novice artists will find a very useful resource.

Ruth McCorkle compiled the Alaskan Eskimo tales in this interesting booklet from a variety of sources, providing an easy-to-read introduction to the rich folklore of the Far North. The stories are illustrated by Wilbur Walluk, born in the village of Shishmaref, "thirty miles by dogsled from Nome, Alaska."

Under what circumstances is it not advisable to use a wood club in the fairway? What can be done to lessen the effect of the wind upon your shots? Is it ever sensible to use a putter from the short fringe surrounding the green? Is there any difference in the way a driver and a brassie or spoon shot should be hit? What adjustment in stance should be made when playing a ball on a downhill lie? What is the difference between a pitch shot and a chip shot? Sam Snead answers these and a great many more questions in this book. It's easy reading, and is full of valuable stroke-saving information for all golfers, from the occasional weekenders to the advanced amateurs. It explains every type of shot, every kind of lie. No tiresome theory-no remaking of your swing. Just uncomplicated, easy-to-remember directions for choosing, and using, the right club for each situation. Here, concisely, is the way one of the greatest of all golfers plays the game.

Ed Keithahn collected thirty-five age-old Eskimo tales for this fascinating collection while teaching in the Arctic village of Shishmaref. He noted, "Most tales will be found to have a moral significance, some are merely humorous." Strange creatures like dwarfs and animal people populate these stories, illustrated by George Aden Ahgupuk (who went on to become a popular artist). This compilation of traditional Alaskan folklore will delight readers of all ages.

Sydney R. Jones provides the artist with instruction and advice on drawing houses, including proportion, perspective, light and shade, and composition. Jones includes details on specific elements (windows, roofs, gables, etc.) as well as discussion of interior rooms. This is a facsimile reprint (first published in 1946).

Vere Temple's guide to drawing wild flowers discusses the best methods for sketching them in their spring and summer varieties, along with the autumn berries and seedpods. Temple encourages the artist to look for the rhythm and movement in the lines and curves of the flower. "Passionate interest is essential to the production of good drawings." This is a reprint of the 1942 title.

Gregory Brown provides profiles of oak, elm, willow, apple, chestnut, and other trees for the artist who wishes to pursue trees as a subject. Brown begins with the basic elements: the branches, leaves, and trunk, then covers various species. He notes, "There are, of course, many kinds of trees, each having a distinct character of its own and much pleasure can be gained by learning to recognize them. You will also get to understand them better, which will be a great help to you when you start your drawing." This is a reprint of this 1943 title.

The horse is motion in physical form, and one of the favorite subjects of artists from all ages. In How to Draw Horses, John Skeaping offers notes on drawing the horse in its various modes of action (from trotting to galloping) and how to express the vitality within these majestic creatures. Mastering the horse is the challenge of a lifetime, but one which will prove an enjoyable diversion for the beginning artist.

Vere Temple dives into the diversity of life found around ponds, from dragonflies and water beetles to salamanders and snails. She gives some notes on collecting specimens, and advice on artistic media that can be used. She provides a number of sketches of pond inhabitants to give an idea of what can be discovered.

Cats are wonderful, if challenging, subjects for the artist. Mabel L. Greer provides instruction and inspiration for drawing the feline form. Published in 1940, this reprint brings back this expert instruction to a new audience of artists, young and old.

Ancient Games (first published as an instructional booklet in 1936) offers basic instructions and game board details for over twenty board games (and several variations) from Africa, Europe, and Asia. Games like Wari, Helma, Halma, Reversi, Ruma, Wu-fu, Chongkak, Go Moku, Nine-Men's Morris, and Yoot are included. (Several of these are related to Mancala.) These would make great projects to create and play for children and adults alike.

This facsimile reprint of Bernard Mason's Drums, Tomtoms and Rattles is the music-oriented companion piece to his Primitive and Pioneer Sports for Recreation Today. Mason shows how to create primitive percussion instruments, particularly those used by Native Americans, making this a good resource for teachers, scout leaders, and anyone else interested in creating their own fun . . .

Zoologica Fantastica includes fifteen stories of devilish creatures, unknown species, and weird beasts from air, sea, and land. Cryptofiction is a form of science fiction, where the excitement of zoological discovery meets imaginative biology and adventure. The stories in this anthology arise from the pulps (primarily the 1920s and 1930s), the bedrock of today's speculative fiction. From giant insects to Sargasso Sea monsters, creatures from past eons, or horrors from the cavernous depths, these stories celebrate the as yet undiscovered creatures that hide in the far corners of our planet, waiting for unwary explorers to cross their paths.

First published in 1959, Dominoes provides detailed instructions for strategic and skilled playing of several different domino games. Dominoes are popular all over the world, and should be part of every game enthusiast's repertoire. These games are fun for all ages!

Originally published: Princeton, NJ: Van Nostrand, 1957.

The Fighting Tanks Since 1916 offers a detailed look at military tanks used during the latter half of World War 1 and post-war production and design of armored vehicles. This is a facsimile reprint of the 1933 publication.

Lost gold mine stories are part and parcel of Old West folklore. Howard D. Clark regales readers with these stories of adventure and mystery from California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. This is a fascinating collection for Wild West enthusiasts and treasure hunters. This is a facsimile reprint. This title was first published in 1946, with several subsequent reprints.

Caroline Louise Ransom Williams (1872-1952) was the first woman to obtain a degree through the first American Egyptology program, at the University of Chicago. She then became the first woman to study Egyptology at a university in continental Europe. She went on to work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Toledo Museum of Art, and the New York Historical Society (precursor to the Brooklyn Museum). She participated in Epigraphic Survey at Luxor and assisted the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The Decoration of the Tomb of Per-neb was published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1932. "Using as a vehicle for her discussion the 5th Dynasty tomb of Per-neb now in the Metropolitan Museum, Mrs. Williams has given an almost complete background for the conventions and the techniques of color as used by the ancient Egyptians, particularly of the early dynasties. A book on this subject and with such scholarliness might easily have been a dull thing to read but due to the easy style and clear presentation of ideas it is an absorbing matter for the expert or layman." Brooklyn Museum Quarterly (1935) "For the Old Kingdom Caroline Ransom Williams' The Decoration of the Tomb of Per-neb is a comprehensive and exceedingly valuable study of the technical processes of painting and relief sculpture." William Stevenson Smith, Ancient Egypt as Represented in the Museum of Fine Arts (1952)

E. Simms Campbell was the first African-American cartoonist to be published in nationally distributed magazines. His watercolor comic art was published in Esquire, Cosmopolitan, The New Yorker, and many other magazines, and his artistic talent was sought out by numerous advertisers. Cuties was his gag panel, and this volume brings together his two Cuties in Arms collections from 1941 and 1943, during those war years when soldier-oriented humor was particularly popular. "I prefer cartooning. You see, I like jokes, and it's hard to put a joke into an oil painting. Have you ever noticed how quiet people are in art galleries? Well, I don't think that's what pictures should do to you. They should make you want to laugh, talk, shout, anything but hang your head." -E. Simms Campbell, interviewed in Sterling Brown's Southern Road (1932)

From Ralph Van Deman Magoffin's 1922 review in Art and Archaeology: "The book here under review, although very brief, is of particular importance because it contains forty-seven clear plate figures, and especially because its author is the Keeper of the classical department of the Ny Carlsberg Museum in Copenhagen, where are the facsimiles and drawings of many wall paintings of Etruscan tombs made some thirty years ago. "Poulsen has followed the correct method of chronological comparison of style and matter, giving extraneous influence on technique and decorative detail a proper but subordinate place. He finds in the Tomba Campana at Veii ornamentation like that of seventh century B.C. Greek vases, where no narrative element is present. He then traces the development of style and content through various tombs, identifying scenes from Greek myths with certain variations. "These two types of decoration had their vogue before strictly funeral scenes began to appear in the tomb wall paintings, and in the verve of the work, and in the richness of accessories to banquet, funeral processions and ceremonies, Poulsen sees a corresponding Etruscan military, political, and social greatness. "The translation into English by Ingebord Anderson-for the book was originally published in 1919 in Danish as a Museum guide-is excellent."

Australian (traditional), cross-stick, and pin-wheel boomerangs, boomabirds, tumblesticks, lariat throwing and trick roping, whip cracking, tomahawk tossing, log rolling, and blowguns . . . games and recreation from the days when men were men and kids were likely to poke an eye out. Instructions for fun and games (under proper supervision and with all due safety precautions) will take you back to pioneer and primitive days when you had to create your own entertainment. This is a facsimile reprint of the 1937 edition of Primitive and Pioneer Sports for Recreation Today, by Bernard Sterling Mason (1896-1953).