Austin c burdick (26 risultati)

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

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

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

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

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

PAP. 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.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book captures the essence of the grandeur that was ancient Persia through an enchanting tale set in the capital city of Persepolis. The author transports readers back in time to an age of splendor and opulence, where palatial structures adorned with intricate carvings towered beside sculpted rock formations. The central figure is Rustom, a powerful satrap searching for an heir, who discovers a mysterious youth and names him Feridoon. As the narrative unfolds, the youth's surprising abilities and intellect come to light, prompting him to question the existing social order and seek the wisdom of the renowned astrologer Kobad. The book delves into themes of justice, authority, and the potential for societal change, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of human nature and the power of one person to shape history. Ultimately, this book offers a captivating exploration of ancient Persia, highlighting its architectural marvels, social dynamics, and the timeless pursuit of knowledge and purpose. 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.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Boston: M.M. Ballou, 1855. First Edition. The May 5, 1855 issue, Volume VIII, No. 18, Whole No. 200. Numerous illustrations from engravings. Elephant folio size, sewn newsprint wraps, 16 pp. Very Good; some darkening, notably at front covers (see scan); some edge wear, and of course a bit of age-toning to the newsprint paper (not excessive), and not much else to point to here. See scans. High grade. Maturin Ballou's paper was quite supple, not at all fragile, and it shows. Sharp, healthy, well-preserved. This issue contains stories, articles, and / or the diverse and now somewhat legendary engravings - regarding as follows: The Uniform Overcoat of the First Regiment of the Massachusetts Voluntary Militia, text with one large engraving; The King and the Cobbler - A Romance of Ancient Persia (continuing) by Austin C. Burdick; Venice and Amsterdam (text and two large engravings); the eruption of Mount Pelee in Martinique (text and one engraving); My Cousin From the Country, by M.A. Denison ; a lengthy piece on Mackinaw, Michigan, with four impressive engravings; A Triplet of Gems, by Caroline A. Soule; "Pliny Miles, the Traveller", short piece with a portrait engraving; Antioch, Syria, text with one large engraving; Scenes in New Orleans, text and two handsome engravings; a full-rear-cover engraving, "Gods and Goddesses of Grecian Mythology"; and of course a number of short editorials, news pieces, poems, and ads. Please see all scans. Maturin Ballou's 16-page newsprint periodical was already a piece of American history when he, as managing editor of Gleason's Pictorial, bought that - the first successful illustrated weekly newspaper in America - from owner Frederick Gleason in 1855. An early issue under this name. lLng1. From Engravings (illustratore).…

Self-wraps [newspaper]. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Boston: M.M. Ballou, 1855. First Edition [newspaper]. The May 26,1855 issue, Volume VIII, No. 21, Whole No. 203. Numerous illustrations from engravings. Elephant folio size, sewn newsprint wraps, 16 pp. A strong Very Good Plus; other than modest occasional darkening to places on the covers (see scans), hardly anything to point to here. One of the highest grade copies I have. Maturin Ballou's paper was quite supple, not at all fragile, and it shows. Sharp, healthy, well-preserved. This issue contains stories, articles, and / or the diverse and now somewhat legendary engravings - as follows: Club House, Corner of Beacon and Park Streets, with large engraving; "The King and the Cobbler: A Romance of Ancient Persia" (continuation at chapter VIII) by Austin C. Burdick; three locations in New Zealand, with text and three engravings; William the Conqueror, with large engraving; "The Pretended Nephew", by Anne T. Wilbur; Trenton, New Jersey, with text and six memorable engravings; "Greece", by Dr. J.V.C. Smith; "Freemont! Or, The Ride of the One Hundred" by Frederick Stanhope; Freeman Hunt, Esq., text with engraving; Old Fort at Medford, text with engraving; Old Feather Store, Dock Square, Boston, text with engraving; Quakers in Boston; Norfolk House, Roxbury, text with engraving; Revolutionary Monument at Lexington, text with engraving; Revolutionary Monument at Concord, text with scan; and a number of short editorials, news pieces, poems, and ads. Maturin Ballou's 16-page newsprint periodical was already a piece of American history when he, as managing editor of Gleason's Pictorial, bought that - the first successful illustrated weekly newspaper in America - from owner Frederick Gleason in 1855. An early issue under this name. lLng1. From Engravings (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New.

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Folio, pp. 385-448, pink printed wrappers. "Novelette Complete" extracted from Gleason's Literary Companion and bound in its own wrappers. Includes Vol. 5, Nos 25-28 (3 issues). Written by Sylvanus Cobb under a pseudonym. Creased, with some foxing to pages and staining to covers, pencil inscriptions to front cover, good.…

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Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

First Edition. Slim octavo (23.5cm.); contemporary cloth-backed boards; [5],10-100pp.; text printed in double columns. Faint dampstain to upper cover fore-edge faintly bleeding into textblock, lacking both free endpapers, contemporary circulating library's faint rubberstamps to front pastedown and title page, coin-sized loss at top fore-edge corner of title page not touching text, two leaves trimmed close with slight loss not affecting meaning, else Good to Very Good overall, complete despite pagination. Novella followed by two short stories, the majority of the text devoted to the first story, authored by the Englishman Charles G. Rosenberg, who had accompanied the Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind, and written a memoir of their travels during her tour through the United States on the invitation of P.T. Barnum, in 1850. The latter two short stories both originally published in the weekly short story magazine "The Flag of Our Union." WRIGHT II 2128.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A bitter wind cuts through the endless fields of nineteenth-century Russia, where hope is a rare luxury and dreams are buried deep beneath the frozen soil. In these stark rural landscapes, the story unfolds with piercing clarity: a peasant's daily struggle for dignity and survival under the iron weight of serfdom in Russia. Through the eyes of those bound to the land, the novel lays bare the grinding realities of peasant life, exposing the profound social injustice and class struggle that shaped an entire nation's destiny. Every page pulses with the quiet heroism and silent despair of men and women whose voices have too often been lost to history.Restored for today's and future generations, this historical fiction novel stands as a testament to the enduring power of Russian literature classics. Its unflinching portrayal of hardship and resilience resonates as deeply now as it did in its own time, offering modern readers a window into the moral and spiritual complexities of rural Russian existence. The narrative's emotional depth and psychological insight will satisfy discerning classic literature readers, while its vivid depiction of the era provides a compelling resource for university literature courses exploring the roots of social upheaval and the human cost of oppression.Long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. The novel's themes echo those found in the works of Dostoevsky and Tolstoy, inviting their fans into a world where every gesture and glance tells a story of endurance and hope. For anyone drawn to the sweeping narratives of class and conscience that define the Russian canon, this restored masterpiece offers both a gripping peasant life story and a vital piece of literary heritage.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A bitter wind cuts through the endless fields of nineteenth-century Russia, where hope is a rare luxury and dreams are buried deep beneath the frozen soil. In these stark rural landscapes, the story unfolds with piercing clarity: a peasant's daily struggle for dignity and survival under the iron weight of serfdom in Russia. Through the eyes of those bound to the land, the novel lays bare the grinding realities of peasant life, exposing the profound social injustice and class struggle that shaped an entire nation's destiny. Every page pulses with the quiet heroism and silent despair of men and women whose voices have too often been lost to history. Restored for today's and future generations, this historical fiction novel stands as a testament to the enduring power of Russian literature classics. Its unflinching portrayal of hardship and resilience resonates as deeply now as it did in its own time, offering modern readers a window into the moral and spiritual complexities of rural Russian existence. The narrative's emotional depth and psychological insight will satisfy discerning classic literature readers, while its vivid depiction of the era provides a compelling resource for university literature courses exploring the roots of social upheaval and the human cost of oppression. Long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. The novel's themes echo those found in the works of Dostoevsky and Tolstoy, inviting their fans into a world where every gesture and glance tells a story of endurance and hope. For anyone drawn to the sweeping narratives of class and conscience that define the Russian canon, this restored masterpiece offers both a gripping peasant life story and a vital piece of literary heritage. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Ivan the Serf | Austin C. Burdick | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | Alpha Edition | EAN 9789374127407 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.