Published 1887-1907, this illustrated monograph in two volumes offers a comprehensive record of British Aalenian to Lower Bajocian ammonites.

First published in 1921, these volumes are a collection of Cavendish's results from his many experiments.

Published between 1832 and 1837, this two-volume work covers the history of a famous military unit between 1803 and 1816.

First published in 1902, this work describes the discovery and development of diamond mines in South Africa.

The founder of the Garden City Association outlines his radical new approach to urban planning. First published in 1898.

Published in 1882, this fascinating annotated glossary of the Cornish dialect of English illuminates Cornwall's history, literature and culture.

Published in 1931 for non-specialist readers, this engaging book explains what plant fossils can tell us about prehistoric times.

A concise biography, first published in 1886, of the English poet Sir Philip Sidney (1554-86).

The 1890 second edition of contractor Thomas Walker's first-hand account of the construction of a Victorian engineering triumph.

Documents relating to the reign of King Henri Christophe of Haiti, translated by his American adviser and published in 1816.