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Exploring the intricate craftsmanship of weaving, this work delves into the ancient looms used in Egyptian and Greek societies. It highlights the techniques and materials employed by artisans, offering insights into the cultural significance of textiles in these civilizations. The book provides detailed illustrations and descriptions, making it a valuable resource for historians, archaeologists, and textile enthusiasts interested in the evolution of weaving practices throughout history.

First published in 1890 in a run of just 200 copies, anthropologist Henry Ling Roth's The Aborigines of Tasmania provides a comprehensive account of native Tasmanians' life and culture. Roth, writing in the wake of the Tasmanian Aborigines' extinction, produces 'an approach to absolute completeness' that relies on the accounts of the explorers, colonisers, and anthropologists who preceded him. His work covers an exhaustive range of detail, from the Tasmanians' mannerisms to their psychology, origin, and language. Compiling his predecessors' observations and arguments, Roth often sets opinions in opposition to highlight the lack of consensus amongst those who encountered the Tasmanians. Roth's book is additionally valuable for the 'vocabularies' included in his appendices. The 1899 edition (225 copies) revises and expands the first, adding photographs to the first edition's illustrations as well as new appendices. It made an innovative and lasting contribution to an established research tradition.

Republishing classic works from the early 1900s and before, this collection focuses on making scarce and costly books accessible again. Each edition retains the original text and artwork, ensuring that readers can enjoy these timeless pieces in high-quality formats at affordable prices.

This collection focuses on republishing rare and valuable classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, making them accessible in modern, high-quality editions. Each book retains its original text and artwork, preserving the historical significance and aesthetic of the time. This initiative aims to provide readers with affordable access to literature that has become scarce and costly.

The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, highlighting its cultural significance. As a result of its age, it may feature imperfections like marks, notations, and flawed pages. This edition aims to protect and preserve the literary heritage while making it accessible in a modern format that remains true to the original.