John Harrison Boeken

When Newton died in 1727 he left a library of some 2,100 volumes.

These wartime monthly growing guides provided essential knowledge on how to cultivate nutritious and healthy crops in gardens and allotments. Aimed at empowering citizens to sustain themselves during challenging times, the guides emphasize self-sufficiency and resourcefulness in food production. They combine practical gardening advice with a focus on nutrition, making them invaluable resources for anyone interested in gardening and sustainable living.

The essential guide to keeping your own poultry from the bestselling author of Vegetable Growing Month by Month.

Secretarial Duties is a comprehensive, combined textbook and workbook for Secretaries and those employed in a similar capacity in administration.

John Harrison's Forgotten Footprints is the untold story of the sailors, sealers and eccentrics who discovered thelast continent: Antarctica. A thrilling record of lost triumph and tragedy, a saga of adventure and ambition against all odds, and a compelling insight into extraordinary personalities and the times that shaped them.

The narrative captures John Harrison's adventurous journey as he canoes up a remote tributary of Brazil's Jari River, driven by his ambition to explore its upper reaches and cross into French Guiana. Along the way, he vividly depicts the rich Amazonian wildlife, shares his experiences with illness, and recounts unexpected encounters that add depth to his adventure. This blend of travel literature and personal reflection offers readers a unique glimpse into the challenges and wonders of exploring one of the world's most remote regions.

Focusing on the impact of Robert Owen and the Owenites, this book explores their role in shaping early industrial society in Britain and agricultural communities in the United States during the 19th century. Utilizing both British and American sources, it provides a comparative analysis of Owen's movement, highlighting its social and intellectual significance. Originally published in 1969, the work offers a comprehensive historical perspective on Owen's influence and the broader societal changes of the era.

The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance. While it may contain imperfections typical of older texts, such as marks and notations, the reprint aims to maintain the integrity of the original. This initiative reflects a commitment to protect and promote cultural literature, making it accessible in a high-quality format that honors the original edition.

Hard on the heels of his masterful and critically acclaimed Wales Book of the Year, Cloud Road: A Journey Through the Inca Heartland, John Harrison's Forgotten Footprints is the untold story of the sailors, sealers and eccentrics who discovered the last continent: Antarctica.