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Focusing on food preservation, this comprehensive guide details the bottling of various foods, including fruits, vegetables, and poultry, along with recipes for jellies, jams, and pickles. It offers clear, step-by-step instructions suitable for modern readers interested in fruit preservation. Key chapters cover techniques like bottling in syrup, wartime suggestions, and seasonal preparation. This vintage text is now available in a modern edition, featuring a new introduction on fruit preservation, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts.

This book is a comprehensive account of the Crimean War, one of the most significant military conflicts of the 19th century. Written by George Fowler, a British journalist who covered the war for several newspapers, this book provides an in-depth look at the origins, key battles, and aftermath of the conflict. Drawing on a range of sources, including official reports, diaries, and interviews with soldiers and civilians, Fowler's book is a vivid and engaging history of a pivotal moment in European history.

The book offers a detailed examination of the war between Turkey and Russia, as well as the conflict involving Russia and the allied powers of England and France. It explores the political and military events, including the war's causes, key battles, strategies, and outcomes. Additionally, the narrative addresses the social and economic repercussions of the conflict on the nations involved. This comprehensive account serves as a significant resource for those interested in 19th-century warfare and international relations.

The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by providing an affordable, high-quality edition that remains true to the original text.

This reprint preserves the essence of a classic work first published in 1858, offering readers a glimpse into the historical context and themes of that era. The text reflects the language and perspectives of its time, making it a valuable resource for those interested in literature from the 19th century. Readers can expect to engage with the original ideas and narratives that shaped the cultural landscape of the period.

For the first time, a riveting insider's account of the fascinating world of Dr. Dian Fossey's mountain gorilla camp, telling the often-shocking story of the unraveling of Fossey's Rwandan facility alongside adventures tracking mountain gorillas over hostile terrain, confronting aggressive silverbacks, and rehabilitating orphaned baby gorillas.

Exploring the tension between faith and personal fulfillment, the narrative chronicles George Fowler's journey from a life of celibacy in a Trappist monastery to his excommunication for marrying a nun. His quest for a deeper spiritual understanding unfolds over nearly two decades, highlighting the struggles and revelations that accompany his departure from the Catholic Church. This memoir reflects on the complexities of spirituality and the search for meaning beyond traditional religious confines.

Automakers are as prone to turn out clunkers as politicians are to lie. Their cars may be ugly, misconceived, badly built, diabolical to drive, ridiculously thirsty, or just plain unreliable. So which were the worst of the past 20 years?