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Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this collection of 15 pieces of writing including novellas, novelettes, short stories and poetry. Featured are Via Roma by Robert Silverberg (novella), Syrtis by Alexander Jablokov (novella), Cretaceous Park by Kandis Elliot (novelette), A Little Knowledge by Mike Resnick (novelette), Nekropolis by Maureen F McHugh (novelette), Original Sin by Phillip C Jennings (novelette), March Against the Foe by Isaac Asimov (short story), Sabbath of the Zeppelins by Don Webb (short story), Messenger by Andrew Weiner (short story), Redemption in the Quantum Realm by Frederik Pohl (short story), Games of Deception by Pat Murphy (short story), The Mask by Michael Swanwick (short story), Heere There Bee Monstyres by David Lunde (poetry), Piloting Alone Out There by Robert Frazier (poetry) and Not a Dick Novel by Lawrence Person (poetry). Slight tear to bottom of spine. In Near Fine Condition.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New. pp. 231.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Condizione: New. pp. 231.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Condizione: New. pp. 231.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The North-West and North-East Passages 1576-1611HE aim of the present series is to illustrate the history of geographical discovery by means of select voyages and travels. These are usually written by the disc.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Journey back to the Age of Exploration with this gripping firsthand account of Christopher Columbus's groundbreaking voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. Join Columbus as he embarks on a perilous adventure, his ships navigating uncharted waters in search of a westward route to Asia. The author provides a rich narrative, drawing from Columbus's own journals and letters, to paint a vivid picture of the expedition's trials and triumphs. Through Columbus's eyes, readers witness the encounters with indigenous peoples, the exploration of newfound lands, and the challenges of establishing settlements in the New World. Beyond the gripping adventure tale, this book offers insights into the era's geographical knowledge and the transformative impact of Columbus's discoveries. It examines the European quest for new trade routes, the influence of classical texts on exploration, and the complex motivations that drove Columbus's voyage. This captivating account not only chronicles a pivotal moment in history but also invites readers to reflect on the legacy of exploration and its lasting impact on our understanding of the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the voyages of English explorers in the era of colonialism as they venture into uncharted Arctic territories in search of gold, glory, and a Northwest Passage, with the ultimate aim of reaching the lucrative Far East. It delves into the complexities of maritime exploration, the ambitious quest for economic and geopolitical advantage, and the geopolitical face-off between different European powers for colonial dominance of the New World. The first-person accounts from the explorers offer a vivid glimpse into the audacious spirit and determination of these adventurers, while exposing the hardships, dangers, and the harsh realities of the natural world they encountered. The book also draws compelling parallels between the motivations and consequences of these expeditions and the broader context of European imperialism, trade, and exploration during this period, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of human ambition and the push for exploration. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Poor. First Edition. The dust jacket is in poor state, with multiple chips, tears and creasing along the edges. The boards are shelf rubbed and edge worn, but remain strong and sturdy. Internally, there are no markings or inscriptions, and the pages within are neat, crisp and complete. The binding is secure. JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Gebunden. Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. A perfectly serviceable set of a dozen (12) reference copies from a leader publisher of science and education in the mid-late 19th century and thenceforward; nothing fancy, but complete and sturdy in sum. Bound attractively in marbled paper over boards in octavo hardcover format, creamy brown leather over tips and spines, some darkening thereto, gilt titles and authors and publisher's name to spines. Some rubbings to extremities, scuffings to tips, light crackings to joints, to front hinge of one volume, some chipping to spine heads and tails, else still quite sturdy, and some feel as if they've never been opened. Not ex-library, no underlining or highlighting apparent. All top edges gilt, plentiful unexploded fore-edges up front and at rear. Lightly, uniformed toned interiors, clean and still fairly bright. Notes, bibliographies and indexes to most, quite extensive and learned. Editions not stated except in case of a stated Second Edition, revised, and thus presumed First Edition states to the remainder though not so stated. The set is comprised of: William Dwight Whitney, The Life and Growth of Language: an outline of linguistic science (1896, [3] 4-325 pp.); Joseph Le Conte, Evolution: its nature, its evidences, and its relation to religious thought (Second Edition, revised, 1895, xxii [1], 4-382 pp., with cracked front hinge); Oscar Schmidt, The Doctrine of Descent and Darwinism (1896, [3], 4-334 pp.); H. Alleyne Nicholson, The Ancient Life History of the Earth (1895, xviii [1], 2-406 pp.); Richard A. Proctor, Other Worlds Than Ours (1896, [5], 6-334 pp., with fine front illustration, tissue-protected); Robert Hubert Quick, Essays on Education Reformers (1896, xxxiv [1], 2-568 pp.); G. Frederick Wright, Man the Glacial Period (1896, xxxii [1], 2-385 pp., and complete with map at frontis of the glacial period in the British Isles); C.A. Young, The Sun (1895, xii [1], 2-363 pp., and with illustration at frontis, tissue-protected); Henry Maudsley, Responsibility in Mental Disease (1896, x [1], 2-313 pp., with chipped page edges up front, penciled notes at first free endpaper); F.V.N. Painter, History of Education (1895, xix [1], 2-343 pp.); Philip Henry Gosse, Evenings at the Microscope; or, researches among the minuter organs and forms of animal life (1896, xii, 1-480 pp., considerable damp-staining beginning inside front flap, tide-lining throughout, leading to waffling, but not affecting text's readability); Alexander Bain, Education as a Science (1895, xxv [1], 2-453 pp.). D. Appleton & Company was an American publishing company founded by Daniel Appleton, who opened a general store which included books. He published his first book in 1831. The Wikipedia entry devoted to it noted that "The company's publications gradually extended over the entire field of literature. It issued the works of contemporary scientists at moderate prices, for example, Herbert Spencer, John Tyndall, Thomas Huxley, Charles Darwin, etc. Medical books formed a special department, and books in the Spanish language for the South American market were a specialty which the firm made its own. In belles lettres and American history, it had a strong list of names among its authors." All in, quite an attractive set of 12 volumes that look handsome on the shelf.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.