Christian harrison (447 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A mission to collect breadfruit from Tahiti becomes the most famous mutiny in history when the crew rise up against Captain William Bligh, with accusations of food restrictions and unfair punishments. Blighs remarkable journey back to safety is well documented, but the fates of the mutinous men remain shrouded in mystery. Some settled in Tahiti only to face capture and court martial, others sailed on to form a secret colony on Pitcairn Island, the most remote inhabited island on earth, avoiding detection for twenty years. When an American captain stumbled across the island in 1808, only one of the Bounty mutineers was left alive. Told by a direct descendant of Fletcher Christian, Men Without Country details the journey of the Bounty, and the lives of the men aboard. Lives dominated by a punishing regime of hard work and scarce rations, and deeply divided by the hierarchy of class. It is a tale of adventure and exploration punctuated by moments of extreme violence towards each other and the people of the South Pacific. For the first time, Christian provides a comprehensive and compelling account of the whole story from the history of trade and exploration in the South Seas to Pitcairn Island, which provided the mutineers salvation, and then became their grave. Full of misadventure and mystery, Men Without Country is a sweeping history of exploration and rebellion in the South Seas told by a direct descendant of Fletcher Christian, the man who led the infamous mutiny on the Bounty Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Condizione: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: reprint ] Publisher: Wrox Press Pub Date: 4/1/1997 Binding: Paperback Pages: 641 reprint edition.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hard cover. First edition. 164 p. : ill., port.; 21 cm. Includes: Illustrations, Portraits. Includes bibliographical references. Good. No dust jacket. moderate shelfwear, slight spine lean, frayed spine ends, gift inscriptions.

paperback. Condizione: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Very good paperback copy, from a personal collection (NOT ex-library). Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy; text also very good+; exterior looks nice. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Cloth Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good +. No Jacket. First Edition. 164pp.moderate shelfwear, owners name on ffep. clean with tight binding, no marks or tears. The Advent church in Europe. Illustrated. paypal welcome. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Very good hardcover. No dust jacket. The text is clean and unmarked. Covers show minor shelf wear. Bindings tight, hinges strong. Page ends are marbled. A small black marker spot is on the front end paper. Previous owner's name is on end paper.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Poor. No Jacket. New Edition. Lovely vintage volume of 49 fairy tales--some long-beloved, others relatively unknown--by Denmark's favorite write, lavishly illustrated thoughout with 200+ steel engravings & pen-&-ink drawings by several renowned late-19th-century illustrators, including H. Weir, V. Pedersen, M. L. Stone, A. W. Bayes, "and others." In 351 pages + Index in rear, this small hardcover ((5" x 7.5) has brown cloth-covered boards, elaborately decorated & lettered in black to front & spine. Condition is Poor: reading copy only! The stories are all there & the illustrations are lovely, but the exterior is in sad shape: rear board completely detached, heavy rubbing & fraying, soil & spotting. Author's name spelled wrong to front. Interior is generally clean, with many scattered smudge & small stains throughout, but no writing or underlining! No date, but OCLC estimates 1887. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Weir, Harrison; Pedersen, V.; Stone, M.L.; Bayes, A. W. (illustratore). …

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Paperback is very clean throughout, and square along the edges tho fore edge has light curl, light bumps to corners, from prior reading. Binding is tight and strong. Includes playing card sized book mark that is identical to that pictured on the cover. Photo requests encouraged. …

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A riveting account about Scott of Antarctica and the machinations of his demise. Of the food depots that were diminished and the rescue that never came. Peter Hillary, mountaineer and explorerFor a long time it seemed Antarctica would remain the sole hold out in a nearly fully explored world. The approaches were too difficult and dangerous, and the material benefits to the exploring nations were too few Far from being a land of plenty, the Antarctic continent if it was that was no place for human beings. Robert Falcon Scotts 1910 attempt to reach the South Pole is placed in jeopardy when Edward Evans joins as his second-in-command. A clash of personalities between the two men almost prevents the Terra Nova from sailing, but they forge ahead, conscious of competing expeditions racing to the pole. On the treacherous journey across the Antarctic ice, the differences between the scientific-minded Scott and the ambitious Evans become insurmountable. Scott sends Evans back early, making the final push without him, only to find they have been beaten by the Norwegians. When Scott and his remaining men make their desperate return to base, theyre met with an inexplicable shortage of supplies, leading to the tragic deaths of the entire party. Harrison Christian draws on fresh documents to examine the circumstances of Scotts death, throwing suspicion on Edward Evans and other officers. Terra Nova delves into the lives of these remarkable men, revealing a story of betrayal that was left out of the official narrative.PRAISE FOR TERRA NOVA Harrison Christian has added another chapter to the most celebrated Antarctic story one that compellingly hints at treachery amidst honour, and self-interest amidst sacrifice. Sunday Star Times Christian has the good non-fiction storytellers gift of ensuring the tale ticks along, avoiding unnecessary detail and narrative diversions. He is strong on the disagreements, resentments and divisions that existed among the 33 expedition members, who are too often portrayed as noble angels. Sydney Morning Herald Even though you know how its going to end, its a page-turner as Christian uses letters and diaries to recount how the 1910 expedition progressed, the characters who made it and how they coped with the brutal conditions . a deeply affecting tale. The Daily Telegraph carefully drawn, eminently readable NZ Listener Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

dj. First Edition. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. Monograph on the stone sculptures of Diana Guest. Features text contributions by Guest, Raymond Charmet, Marion Pike, and Jim Harrison. Includes color photographs by Christian Odasso. A near fine copy in a close to near fine dust jacket with some minor wear.…

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. When the Japanese invade in 1942, the Australian men and women stationed at the New Guinea port of Rabaul flee into the jungle. Written off by their government as hostages to fortune, the little-known garrison on Australias tropic frontier has been left with no modern equipment, no lifeline to the outside, and no means of escape. Most are captured and killed in the sinking of the prison ship Montevideo Maru, which remains Australias worst sea disaster. But the surviving soldiers and nurses carry on, to fight the Japanese on other fronts, or to witness the collapse of the Japanese Empire from the inside. Having borne the brunt of defeat, their letters and diaries also record the turning point of the war and the march to victory. Rich in detail drawn from first person accounts, Should We Fall To Ruin illuminates this untold period in military history. It is a compelling tale of bravery and resilience in the face of a seemingly unstoppable enemy. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. When the Japanese invade in 1942, the Australian men and women stationed at the New Guinea port of Rabaul flee into the jungle.Written off by their government as 'hostages to fortune', the little-known garrison on Australia's tropic frontier has been left with no modern equipment, no lifeline to the outside, and no means of escape. Most are captured and killed in the sinking of the prison ship Montevideo Maru, which remains Australia's worst sea disaster. But the surviving soldiers and nurses carry on, to fight the Japanese on other fronts, or to witness the collapse of the Japanese Empire from the inside. Having borne the brunt of defeat, their letters and diaries also record the turning point of the war and the march to victory. Rich in detail drawn from first person accounts, Should We Fall To Ruin illuminates this untold period in military history. It is a compelling tale of bravery and resilience in the face of a seemingly unstoppable enemy.…

Condizione: New.

0 351 p. Very good. No dust jacket. moderate shelfwear, no date, circa1885. Weir, Harrison Pedersen, Stone, Beyes (illustratore).

DVD. Condizione: Used - Good.

DVD. Condizione: Used - Good.

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

Unknown Binding. Condizione: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First. A near fine copy in mylar. Photos By Christian Odasso (illustratore).

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Very good to fine condition. This is a trade size softcover book. Spine tips and cover corners are very lightly bumped. 209 pages with index and 80 illustrations.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. What joy to be at sea again, adrift on the vast Pacific, in the clutches of a gifted storyteller. Harrison Christian and the mutineers of Men Without Country held me happily captive to the very last page. Dava Sobel, author of LongitudeMen Without Country shows what a writer can produce when he has real skin in the game. Harrison Christian sets the record straight on the Bounty mutiny with forensic fervour, including the before, the during and the after. Adam Courtenay, author of The Ship that Never WasFull of misadventure and mystery, Men Without Country is a sweeping history of exploration and rebellion in the South Seas told by a direct descendant of Fletcher Christian, the man who led the infamous mutiny on the BountyA mission to collect breadfruit from Tahiti becomes the most famous mutiny in history when the crew rise up against Captain William Bligh, with accusations of food restrictions and unfair punishments.Blighs remarkable journey back to safety is well documented, but the fates of the mutinous men remain shrouded in mystery. Some settled in Tahiti only to face capture and court martial, others sailed on to form a secret colony on Pitcairn Island, the most remote inhabited island on earth, avoiding detection for twenty years. When an American captain stumbled across the island in 1808, only one of the Bounty mutineers was left alive.Told by a direct descendant of Fletcher Christian, Men Without Country details the journey of the Bounty, and the lives of the men aboard. Lives dominated by a punishing regime of hard work and scarce rations, and deeply divided by the hierarchy of class. It is a tale of adventure and exploration punctuated by moments of extreme violence towards each other and the people of the South Pacific.For the first time, Christian provides a comprehensive and compelling account of the whole story from the history of trade and exploration in the South Seas to Pitcairn Island, which provided the mutineers salvation, and then became their grave. Full of misadventure and mystery, Men Without Country is a sweeping history of exploration and rebellion in the South Seas told by a direct descendant of Fletcher Christian, the man who led the infamous mutiny on the Bounty Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A riveting account about Scott of Antarctica and the machinations of his demise. Of the food depots that were diminished and the rescue that never came. Peter Hillary, mountaineer and explorerFor a long time it seemed Antarctica would remain the sole hold out in a nearly fully explored world. The approaches were too difficult and dangerous, and the material benefits to the exploring nations were too few Far from being a land of plenty, the Antarctic continent if it was that was no place for human beings. Robert Falcon Scotts 1910 attempt to reach the South Pole is placed in jeopardy when Edward Evans joins as his second-in-command. A clash of personalities between the two men almost prevents the Terra Nova from sailing, but they forge ahead, conscious of competing expeditions racing to the pole. On the treacherous journey across the Antarctic ice, the differences between the scientific-minded Scott and the ambitious Evans become insurmountable. Scott sends Evans back early, making the final push without him, only to find they have been beaten by the Norwegians. When Scott and his remaining men make their desperate return to base, theyre met with an inexplicable shortage of supplies, leading to the tragic deaths of the entire party. Harrison Christian draws on fresh documents to examine the circumstances of Scotts death, throwing suspicion on Edward Evans and other officers. Terra Nova delves into the lives of these remarkable men, revealing a story of betrayal that was left out of the official narrative.PRAISE FOR TERRA NOVA Harrison Christian has added another chapter to the most celebrated Antarctic story one that compellingly hints at treachery amidst honour, and self-interest amidst sacrifice. Sunday Star Times Christian has the good non-fiction storytellers gift of ensuring the tale ticks along, avoiding unnecessary detail and narrative diversions. He is strong on the disagreements, resentments and divisions that existed among the 33 expedition members, who are too often portrayed as noble angels. Sydney Morning Herald Even though you know how its going to end, its a page-turner as Christian uses letters and diaries to recount how the 1910 expedition progressed, the characters who made it and how they coped with the brutal conditions . a deeply affecting tale. The Daily Telegraph carefully drawn, eminently readable NZ Listener Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Softcover. Condizione: Excellent condition. viii, 360 pp. Softcover. LCC: 2001027018.