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What were the causes of the First World War? From the perspective of the 1920s, in the decade after it ended, it was purely the Great War, the World War or the War to End All Wars. By the late 1920s it was becoming apparent that another war would be brewing in the future as the World War didn't resolve anything. However that is in the future. As for the past, Leo Markun's "A Short History of the World War" presents the causes and effects of the war as it was understood less t

In the 1920s Radium was heralded as the magical new material. It could cure anything, it was the solution to every health issue imaginable. It could even cure cancer. Originally published in 1926 this book details what people thought of Radium at the time. From disease treatment, to how every room will have Radium paint in order to read at night without electricity. Of course as we know now, radiation is more damaging and dangerous than was believed in the 1920s, and while th

Are you interested in how telegrams worked? Are you looking to add some authenticity to your next Call of Cthulhu session? Little Blue Book 459: How to Write Telegrams Properly is probably right for you. Originally published in 1928, this is a succinct guide to how to write and send telegrams. It includes hints and tips on shortening your message. Information on how to avoid paying more than you need. Different ways of using the telegram service. Amusing anecdotes and a guide

Welcome to Second Left Publishing. This has been a dream hobby project for me for some time, and life has given me the opportunity to pursue it for now. So what are we and wh y are we here? Well other than being a general bibliophile, some of my major interests are history and roleplaying games. I've always wanted to do something that can support these interests together, and this is what I've come up with. Second Left Publishing will be producing (or re-issueing) multiple b