Dover Publications

Charming collection of 7 authentic Indian tales told by Iagoo the storyteller. Includes The Little Boy and Girl in the Clouds, The Child of the Evening Star, The Boy Who Snared the Sun, How the Summer Came, Grasshopper, and 3 others. 29 new illustrations.

Regarded by many as the most luminous example of Twain's work, this historical novel chronicles the French heroine's life, as purportedly told by her longtime friend — Sieur Louis de Conte. A panorama of stirring scenes recount Joan's childhood in Domremy, the story of her voices, the fight for Orleans, the splendid march to Rheims, and much more.

Treasury of 5 shorter works by the author of Gulliver's Travels offers ample evidence of the great satirist's inspired lampoonery. Title piece plus The Battle of the Books, A Meditation upon a Broom-Stick, A Discourse Concerning the Mechanical Operation of the Spirit and The Abolishing of Christianity in England.

This classic brings together a rich sampling of the knowledge and wisdom of one of history's greatest military commanders. The concise text not only provides a fascinating glimpse of the French leader's intellectual ability for conducting military operations but also reveals his thoughts, theories and commentaries on waging war and the art of conducting statecraft. Equally relevant to today's entrepreneur, the book is packed with maneuvers that can be applied just as easily to increasing revenues on the battlefield of commerce. Unabridged republication of the edition published by Freemantle and Co., London, 1901.

Fascinated by the decorative potential of subjects from nature, artist M.P. Verneuil produced striking illustrations based on authentic Japanese woven and printed fabrics. This superb treasury, meticulously reproduced from a rare portfolio, depicts a host of his creations, among them images of florals, animal life and geometrics. Portrayed in the manner of stylized Japanese art, the intricate, subtly shaded motifs still retain their enormous appeal almost a century after they were first printed. Dover original selection of plates from Etoffes Japonaises, published by Librarie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, Paris, 1910.

83 moving works: The Weavers, Peasant War, War, Death, and others. To see the beautiful examples of her work reproduced in this well-printed, reasonably priced volume is to sit at the feet of a great modern master.

The delicate beauty of the kimono and its appealing designs embody Japan's ancient and venerable tradition of textile arts. This unusual design treasury recaptures the graceful art of the kimono in all its subtle elegance, with authentic designs from a nineteenth-century source. Reproduced directly from a rare and costly original portfolio, these luminous designs include allover patterns, nature scenes, magnificent floral sprays, and other finely detailed motifs. Sixty-two lavish full-color illustrations offer a vibrant resource of inspiration and browsing pleasure to devotees of fashion, art, and Asian culture.

Here are 141 designs and motifs in authentic full color from classic 19th century work by noted French historian-a visual vocabulary of Islamic decorative art.

For over 150 years considered among the finest, most accurate, most useful renderings of authentic costumes from these early civilizations. Carefully copied from ancient vases and statuary, these engravings combine unusual clarity of style with unquestioned authenticity. Over 700 illustrations depict all classes and occupations.

This Victorian artist/architect A. Welby Pugin is perhaps best known for his work on the Houses of Parliament in the neo-Gothic style, but he also produced a wealth of beautiful ecclesiastical designs that hark back to their medieval roots. Hundreds of his best designs for embellishing crosses, altar cloths, and church vestments are shown in magnificent colour on the 59 plates in this new anthology.

The group of stories known as «The Arabian Nights or The Thousand and One Nights» is believed to have originated in the East during the early Middle Ages. The tales first appeared in a Western translation in France in 1704. This selection of favorite «Arabian Nights stories», with new illustrations by Thea Kliros, features a multitude of colorful characters-devious magicians, monstrous giants, lovely princesses and steadfast suitors — caught up in exciting adventures that take them to faraway lands. The six classics included here are «Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp», «Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves», «Abou Hassan, or, The Sleeper Awakened», «The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor», «Camaralzaman and Badoura» and «The Enchanted Horse». With this book as their guide, children can journey to the enchanted world of the «Arabian Nights» and enjoy the same time-honored tales that have enthralled readers and listeners for centuries.

Ships from Spain. Please allow 10-18 business days to arrive at UK address (10-21 worldwide) due to postal service checks and customs. This is an ideal way to, not only discover the humour of this Spanish classic, but to also enjoy, and understand, it in Spanish. The carefully selected passages manage to capture the flavour of the novel.

This Dover Thrift Edition presents two classic Greek tragedies by Euripides, «The Trojan Women» and «Hippolytus» which is certainly an interesting combination.

A classic of American fiction, memorializing the traditions, manners and dialect of Maine coast natives at the turn of the 20th century. In luminous evocations of their lives, Maine-born Jewett created startlingly real portraits of individual New Englanders, and a warm, humorous, and compassionate vision of New England character.

Just then there was a sharp hiss, a very fierce hiss. Johnny Chuck felt the hair on his neck rise as it always did when he heard that hiss, and he wasn't at all surprised, when he turned his head, to find Mr. Blacksnake close by. Mr. Blacksnake glided swiftly up to the old log and coiled himself in front of the opening. Then he raised his head and ran out his tongue in the most impudent way.

This is a quality compilation of 100 royalty free Japanese stencil designs that were originally published in German in 1895. The images are very clear and crisp and include stencils of carp, cranes, flowers, trees, leaves, dragons, bamboo, butterflies, lobsters and some abstract designs. The book will definitely be useful for those interested in the fiber arts stenciling, and it will have other applications as well.

The exciting and poignant story of an Indian princess who saves the life of a captured colonial leader — from her years of captivity in Virginia, eventual marriage to John Rolfe and their journey to England to her tragic, early death. Illustrated edition lets youngsters relive the life and times of a remarkable woman.

This would suit younger colourists as well as adults, since it is not too intricate and gives great scope for the younger imagination.

This compilation from a style-conscious decade features scores of illustrations with their original captions specifying colors, sizes, prices. Items include apparel for men, women, and children — from lingerie and playclothes to bridal ensembles, Madras jackets, and vinyl slicker coats. Introduction. Over 300 black-and-white illustrations.

Magnificent collection of handsome plates, meticulously reproduced from rare portfolio by Art Nouveau master that illustrated the application of animal forms in decorative art. Not only traditional, appealing shapes of graceful swans, peacocks and dolphins, but also finely detailed depictions of creatures seldom associated with beauty and ornamentation: bats, mice, lizards, and insects.

Construction engineer Bartley Alexander is a troubled, middle-aged man torn between his cold American wife and an alluring mistress in London who has helped him recapture his youth and sense of freedom. A fascinating study of a man's growing awareness of the breach in his integrity, this book is essential reading for fans of this great American novelist.

This profusely illustrated primer in pattern making is great for creating fashionable clothing as well as pretty necklines, pockets, and sleeves. Nationally acclaimed sewing expert Adele Margolis provides simple, step-by-step directions and more than 1,000 illustrations for making clothes for work, home, and play — everything from stylish skirts, dresses, and jackets to children's clothing.

Ornate, bold, fanciful, lavish From Gothic characters and florid fonts to simple, elegant designs, this magnificent collection — meticulously reproduced from a rare 19th-century portfolio — offers graphic designers a dazzling choice of ornamental alphabets in color and black and white. Many feature both upper and lower cases.

Exotic and enduring, paisley patterns have decorated textiles and handicrafts for thousands of years. Boasting superb reproductions in vivid color and striking black-and-white, this treasury showcases 199 resplendent examples of traditional Indian and European paisley motifs. A spiritual affinity with the natural world is apparent throughout the collection, exhibited in lush designs inspired by trees, leaves, and flowers, as well as repeating geometric motifs. Brimming with a wealth of intricate details, this very special book is a unique and valuable resource for fashion and graphics designers, textile artists, needleworkers, and other craft enthusiasts, as well as art students and historians.