THE BOOKSHELF

by W. Henry Brown Limited Edition, privately printed, hardback, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", fair condition 59 pages with table of illustrations and a reasonable number of photographs of founding members, presidents and directors, printed ca 1945

Interesting account of the development and growth of the Hepworth Co-operative Society in the village of Hepworth, West Riding, Yorkshire.  The book contains many useful tables including a list of the first 67 members to join the society during 1840, a roster of the Board of Directors and Officers as of 1841, a list of those who had been members for forty or more years, a full sketch of the village ca1840 and several very good portrait photographs of past Presidents and founding members.

by Lewis Lawson Limited edition, privately printed, hardback, 5-3/8" x8-1/8", very good book condition, poor jacket condition, full leather binding, ISBN 0950225045 141 pages with table of illustrations, index, sources and a roster of the Provosts of the Burgh from 1833 through May 1975, printed 1975

This was a limited edition print run to mark the dismantling, in May, 1975, of the Falkirk Town Council, which had been in existence since November, 1833.  A copy of this book was presented only to each member and official of the Town Council to remind each of them of the long history of the town and also as a token of the thanks of the Council for their service.  This is an excellent little book covering the founding of the Town during Roman times, through the battles fought at the Town up to the present.  There are numerous illustrations and photographs of the townscape and landmarks as well as three fairly detailed maps laying out the battle plans for each of the Towns military confrontations.

by Alison Plowden First edition, hardback, 6-1/4" x 9-1/2", "as new" condition 195 pages in as new condition.  Extensive endnotes, a chronology, bibliography and comprehensive index.  A few portraits of some of the more notably familes have been included, printed 1998, ISBN 0750912219.

The women of England played an important part in keeping home and family safe during the turbulent civil wars which rent the fabric of English society between 1642 and 1658.  This book explores the lives of the gentlewomen during that time and their valiant efforts in forestalling the capture of their homesteads.  A very interesting and enlightening read.

by J. Arthur Dixon Reprint, paperback, 5-3/4" x 8-1/4", very good condition 29 pages with a generous number of colour photographs and map of Skye with surrounding islands, printed 1977

Typical tourist guide focusing primarily on geographical features and points and people of historical interest.  However, the generous number of photographs of many places on Skye and neighbouring islands make this a valuable little book for those with ancestors who originated there.

by John Gerrard 1st edition paperback, 5-1/2" x 8-3/4", fair condition 18 pages with generous number of photographs of the cavern, its physical features and excavated fossilized remains, including map of the interior of the cavern, no date

More than a simple tourist guide, this booklet provides an informative and educational look at the most interesting of all the caves in England.  This particular cavern has become famous in scientific circles through its important contributions to the history of man.

by John Morley 1st edition hardback, 6" x 8-7/8", fair condition 660 pages with footnotes, and chronology 1832-1858;  appendix containing reproductions of some private correspondence of William Ewart Gladstone;  portraits of Gladstone and his wife;  printed 1903

In the pages of this book is a thorough and intimate look, from 1832 to 1858, at the life of William Ewart Gladstone, the 31st Prime Minister of Great Britain.  The author founded this biography on several thousands of pieces of personal correspondence, journals, papers and diaries in the collections at Hawarden Castle and in other private hands.

by Frederic Morton First edition, hardback, 5-3/4" x 8-5/8", very good book condition, fair jacket condition 297 pages with bibliography, genealogical table, comprehensive index and many illustrations and portraits, printed 1962

The Rothschilds' story begins with Mayer Amschel Rothschild, a Frankfurt money changer in the late eighteenth century. The author has emphasized the human aspect of his subjects through anecdotes and character portrayals. He has also spotlighted the family solidatrity and bold flair that has effectuated the many business triumphs.

by Colin Clair First edition, hardback, 5-7/8" x 8-3/4", fine book condition, good jacket condition 178 pages with index.  Contains 15 illustrations:  James Toller, Chang, Bertoldo, Will Sommers, Count Boruwlaski, Simon Papp, Wybrand Lolkes, Matthew Buchinger, Daniel Lambert, Eugen Sandow, Thomas Parr, John and Sarah Roven, Henry Jenkins, The Chevalier D'Eon de Beaumont, and Finlay, John and Mary Mackinlay.  Printed 1968, ISBN 200715321

A respectful and humane account of some of the giants, dwarfs, strongmen, human computors and long-lived humans to have come into the public glare.  The author has included some biographical and medical information concerning his subjects making this book a good source of initial information for a family researcher should one find one their kin amongst its' pages.