Our National Parks by Muir, John - 1906

London: Jonathan Cape, 1933. Hardcover/Vintage. Used. HARDCOVER 1933 EDITION.SOME WEAR TO THE EDGES OF THE PAGES BUT NO TEARS/RIPS. PAGE DISCOLOURATION DUE TO AGE.NO MARKS BUT PRIOR OWNERS NAME ON INSIDE COVERSome reviewers were outraged by Ann Vickers when it first appeared in 1933. "Persons unused to horrid and filthy things had better stay at a safe distance from this book," wrote one. Lewis's Ann Vickers is a complex character: a strong-minded prison superintendent dedicated to enlightened social reform, she also seeks to fulfill herself as a sexual being. Ann Vickers is in all respects her own person, standing up to the confining rules of her society.

1880 Spiritualism 1ed Immortality OCCULT Ghosts Evil Spirits Medium Heaven Hell
"Immortality, and Our Employments Hereafter," by James Martin Peebles offers an interesting, 19th-century exploration into the mysteries of the afterlife. Drawing from his backgrounds as a physician and an active member of Psychic/Spiritualist communities, Peebles addresses pressing questions that have long occupied the human mind: What awaits us after death? Will we reunite with our loved ones? How do spirits occupy their time in the hereafter? The book claims to grant a platform for various spirits to share their accounts and experiences from different realms. It delves into the nature of life, death, and the eternal soul, examining the intricacies of existence both on Earth and in the spiritual world. Peebles presents these narratives, not just as testimonies, but also as a way to provide clarity and hope for readers yearning for insights about the great beyond. Amidst the accounts, Peebles also touches upon the eternal… Read More

1848 American Naval Battles War of 1812 Algiers US NAVY Frigates Tripoli Pirates

"American Naval Battles" is an extensive historical account of the United States Navy's engagements from its inception in 1794 up to the time of the book's publication. This comprehensive work, initially released anonymously but later attributed to Horace Kimball and B. Badger, chronicles the naval conflicts involving the U.S., including early skirmishes with France and Tripoli, the War of 1812 against Great Britain, confrontations with Algiers, and the notable battles of New Orleans and Baltimore. The narrative is supported by 20 detailed, full-page engravings depicting key ships and moments of American naval warfare. The book describes the origin of the Navy, significant battles, and operations in various theaters such as the Mediterranean, and the evolution of naval strategies and ship design over the years, all while providing insights into the lives and actions of prominent naval figures.

Item number: #41620
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Tan leather spine with green textured boards. Brown title plate with gilt lettering and decoratation on the spine.
Many illustrations and fold out family trees.

Cream vellum binding with spine replaced some time ago.
An early copy of this famous historic work by William Camden. Binding, believed to be repaired in the early 18th century with contents in fine condition.
William Camden 1551 -1623 Historical geography History Great Britain--Antiquities Great Britain--Historical geography Great Britain--History
Heraldry Greek language: Historians Antiquarians Heralds Teachers School principals
Camden, William (1551-1623), historian and herald; antiquarian interests; educator and administrator; born on 2 May 1551 at the Old Bailey, London; long, complex relationship with the University of Oxford until the end of his life (in 1622, endowed a chair for the first lectureship in civil history at Oxford); bachelor's degree 1574; appointment in 1575 as second master at Westminster School; headmaster from 1593 to 1597; installed as Clarenceux king of arms (one of three senior heralds in the College of Arms) 23 October 1597; compiled a Greek grammar; for the [work]… Read More

London: Jonathan Cape, 1933. Hardcover/Vintage. Used. HARDCOVER 1933 EDITION.SOME WEAR TO THE EDGES OF THE PAGES BUT NO TEARS/RIPS. PAGE DISCOLOURATION DUE TO AGE.NO MARKS BUT PRIOR OWNERS NAME ON INSIDE COVERSome reviewers were outraged by Ann Vickers when it first appeared in 1933. "Persons unused to horrid and filthy things had better stay at a safe distance from this book," wrote one. Lewis's Ann Vickers is a complex character: a strong-minded prison superintendent dedicated to enlightened social reform, she also seeks to fulfill herself as a sexual being. Ann Vickers is in all respects her own person, standing up to the confining rules of her society.

1880 Spiritualism 1ed Immortality OCCULT Ghosts Evil Spirits Medium Heaven Hell
"Immortality, and Our Employments Hereafter," by James Martin Peebles offers an interesting, 19th-century exploration into the mysteries of the afterlife. Drawing from his backgrounds as a physician and an active member of Psychic/Spiritualist communities, Peebles addresses pressing questions that have long occupied the human mind: What awaits us after death? Will we reunite with our loved ones? How do spirits occupy their time in the hereafter? The book claims to grant a platform for various spirits to share their accounts and experiences from different realms. It delves into the nature of life, death, and the eternal soul, examining the intricacies of existence both on Earth and in the spiritual world. Peebles presents these narratives, not just as testimonies, but also as a way to provide clarity and hope for readers yearning for insights about the great beyond. Amidst the accounts, Peebles also touches upon the eternal… Read More

1848 American Naval Battles War of 1812 Algiers US NAVY Frigates Tripoli Pirates

"American Naval Battles" is an extensive historical account of the United States Navy's engagements from its inception in 1794 up to the time of the book's publication. This comprehensive work, initially released anonymously but later attributed to Horace Kimball and B. Badger, chronicles the naval conflicts involving the U.S., including early skirmishes with France and Tripoli, the War of 1812 against Great Britain, confrontations with Algiers, and the notable battles of New Orleans and Baltimore. The narrative is supported by 20 detailed, full-page engravings depicting key ships and moments of American naval warfare. The book describes the origin of the Navy, significant battles, and operations in various theaters such as the Mediterranean, and the evolution of naval strategies and ship design over the years, all while providing insights into the lives and actions of prominent naval figures.

Item number: #41620
Price:… Read More

Tan leather spine with green textured boards. Brown title plate with gilt lettering and decoratation on the spine.
Many illustrations and fold out family trees.

Cream vellum binding with spine replaced some time ago.
An early copy of this famous historic work by William Camden. Binding, believed to be repaired in the early 18th century with contents in fine condition.
William Camden 1551 -1623 Historical geography History Great Britain--Antiquities Great Britain--Historical geography Great Britain--History
Heraldry Greek language: Historians Antiquarians Heralds Teachers School principals
Camden, William (1551-1623), historian and herald; antiquarian interests; educator and administrator; born on 2 May 1551 at the Old Bailey, London; long, complex relationship with the University of Oxford until the end of his life (in 1622, endowed a chair for the first lectureship in civil history at Oxford); bachelor's degree 1574; appointment in 1575 as second master at Westminster School; headmaster from 1593 to 1597; installed as Clarenceux king of arms (one of three senior heralds in the College of Arms) 23 October 1597; compiled a Greek grammar; for the [work]… Read More