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William Arkwright

    April 21, 1857 – February 19, 1925
    A British Lion in Zululand
    Knowledge And Life
    The Pointer And His Predecessors
    The Pointer and His Predecessors
    Manipur Mischief
    British Murder
    • 2019

      The Genesis Family Photo Album

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      A celebration of the family of Genesis bands from the seventies to the present day. As well as being crammed full of images of Genesis from the days with Peter Gabriel through to the 2007 reunion, this book includes photos from the solo careers of Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Mike & The Mechanics, Ray Wilson and Anthony Phillips.

      The Genesis Family Photo Album
    • 2019

      British Murder

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      100 years, 500 victims, 119 murderers, from the famous - Crippen, Shipman - to the obscure but no less fascinating - Albert Walker, Rhoda Willis - and others who were condemned but potentially innocent.

      British Murder
    • 2018

      Manipur Mischief

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      In 1891 the hill state and principality of Manipur erupted in violence. Military bungling, bloody rebellion - and a scandal that reached as far as Queen Victoria.

      Manipur Mischief
    • 2017

      A British Lion in Zululand

      • 420 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Everyone knows about Rorke`s Drift and Isandlwana but what happened at the end of the Zulu War has never been told before; and it's every bit as exciting.

      A British Lion in Zululand
    • 2009

      The Pointer And His Predecessors

      An Illustrated History Of The Pointing Dog From The Earliest Times (1906)

      • 380 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Featuring a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, this book preserves its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. The commitment to cultural preservation ensures that readers have access to important literature in a modern, affordable format, maintaining fidelity to the original text.

      The Pointer And His Predecessors
    • 2008

      Knowledge And Life

      • 216 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      This collection focuses on classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, which have become rare and costly. The initiative aims to make these timeless texts accessible by republishing them in high-quality, modern editions that preserve the original content and artwork.

      Knowledge And Life
    • 2007

      The Pointer and His Predecessors

      An Illustrated History of the Pointing Dog from the Earliest Times

      • 340 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Focusing on the comprehensive study of pointing dogs, this detailed book offers extensive insights valuable for owners, trainers, and breeders. It covers a range of topics including the breed's history, characteristics, and training techniques, as well as practical advice on breeding and kennel management. Richly illustrated, it serves as an essential resource for anyone passionate about shooting culture and the intricacies of working with pointing dogs.

      The Pointer and His Predecessors