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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Flower-Patch Among the Hills" by Flora Klickmann. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
In 'Flower-Patch Neighbours,' Flora Klickmann weaves an idyllic tapestry of the natural world interspersed with human interactions that echo the gentle rhythms of a bygone era. Klickmann's prose, intimate and evocative, captures the nuances of the English countryside with charming anecdotes that bridge the gap between nature and humanity. DigiCat Publishing's meticulous restoration of this classic ensures its literary beauty and historical relevance endure. This new edition, offered in both print and eBook formats, serves as an invitation to discerning readers to indulge in a book that is a celebration of pastoral life, honed with an artful blend of storytelling and reflection within the wid...
Originally published around 1900, this book is absolutely packed with well-illustrated crochet patterns. The information and instructions within are still of much practical use to the modern reader. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: Entirely New Designs for Lingerie Edgings and Insertions Borders for Tray Cloths and D'oileys Deep Laces for Table Cloths and Valances Motifs for Inlet Work and Irish lace.
The Little Girl's Sewing Book serves as an engaging introduction to the art of sewing, tailored specifically for young readers. Through a combination of clear, whimsical illustrations and straightforward instructions, the book demystifies sewing techniques and encourages creativity in children. Its accessible prose and interactive format situate it within the broader tradition of instructional children's literature, aiming to ignite a passion for crafting while fostering dexterity and patience in budding seamstresses. Each project is thoughtfully designed to build confidence, blending educational value with playful exploration of fabric and color. Compiled by various contributors, this book ...
War is a hard, stern teacher, and its lessons are bitter in the learning; yet some of its teaching we badly needed—and not the least important of its many lessons is the one it inculcated on the criminality of waste. To so many of us "waste" was a word with a comparative meaning. What was waste in one woman was not necessarily waste in another, we argued. It was wrong for the factory girl to let her skirts drop off her for lack of mending; but not wrong for better-off women to discard their clothes directly they showed the least sign of wear, because they could afford to buy more, we said; and, besides, it made it good for trade—that was a favorite argument used by the extravagant to exc...
This vintage guide to the intricacies of Victorian needlecraft features step-by-step instructions for mastering an array of techniques and patterns. Featured projects include Bulgarian, Catalan, Hungarian, and Baro embroidery; a lesson in netting; hemstitching; making fringes; Berlin wool-work; Rhodes embroidery and punched work; reticella lace; and beads and beadwork. Approximately 87 black-and-white illustrations.
Abundantly illustrated instructions for projects ranging from Venetian crochet and elegant hardanger work to bead embroidery on netting. A valuable reference for collectors. 244 illustrations.
In "Between the Larch-woods and the Weir," Flora Klickmann beautifully intertwines nature with human emotion, employing a lyrical prose style that captures the delicate balance between serenity and tumult. This evocative work reflects the pastoral tradition of early 20th-century literature, marked by an appreciation for the English countryside and its transformative power. Set against the enchanting backdrop of larch woods and flowing waters, Klickmann's narratives explore themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, inviting readers into a world where nature mirrors the complexities of human experience. Flora Klickmann, a prominent figure in the early feminist movement and a passionate ad...
"The Crisis of Courtesy" explores the metamorphosis of British courtesy-literature from the 17th to the 19th centuries. It shows how the preoccupation with conduct provided the subject-matter of such diverse literary forms as poetry, the essay and the novel.
The Lure of the Pen: A Book for Would-Be Authors by Flora Klickmann has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.