Cowie don (8 risultati)

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Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. 141 p. : ill. ; 29 cm. ; ISBN 9780771598043, 0771598041 OCLC 15966306 ; sky-blue and dark blue cloth in pictorial dustjacket ; "It finally had to happen. For years it functioned in a state of complete and absolute secrecy, but now the first definitive look at the role of the powder room and the modus operandi of the hitherto unsuspected Canadian powder network has appeared. Written by a knowledgeable insider, this rollicking account provides some startling new information about who really runs the country - this carefully contrived study suggests it is a little-known but extremely powerful old girls' network. The reader is taken on an hilarious coast-to-coast, province-by-province tour of the country and is introduced to such key members of the network as Ida "Splits" Puddock Noseworthy, Cynthia "Moosie" Davies Hedlund, and the unforgettable Dorothea "Dodo" Oxford Yabooti. The end result is a delightfully uproarious book that shows the Canadian art of the put-on at its very finest and Charlie Farquharson's convoluted English at its best. The editor-in-chief of this volume, Valerie Rosedale, is perhaps more commonly known as Don Harron."--Gerry Meek, CBRAOnline ; nicks to dustjacket, else FINE/G. Book.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2006). 2006 1st edition. Large 4to (220 x 282mm). Ppxii,227. Colour and b/w photographs, maps, photograph end-papers. Dark blue faux leather boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine in dust-wrapper. "Don Cowie is a knowledgeable naturalist who knew the names of all the trees and birds before he left school. He began his working life as an officer with the Southern Rhodesian Department of Customs and Excise, stationed at the Beitbridge border post. Already an experienced hunter, he soon became sought-after by the surrounding cattle ranchers who needed his assistance with problem animal control. There Don gained considerable experience in the hunting down of problem dangerous big game. These were cattle-killing big cats, elephant that damaged water installations, and thirsty buffalo that created right of ownership problems at the drinking troughs. Although the cropping and marketing of the game products like meat and skins for profit was perfectly legal in Southern Rhodesia, sport hunting for profit was not and that include safari hunting. When the Henderson brothers started their own safari company in Botswana, they hired Don as their professional hunter during the six-month safari seasons. During the off-season Don returned to the ranch to continue his game cropping and marketing. This changed in 1967 when sport hunting on a game-ranching permit finally became legal in Zimbabwe after a long fight with the government. At that point the Hendersons moved their safari operation to Southern Rhodesia".subsequently teaming up with Brian Marsh to form Henderson & Marsh Safaris. Chapters include: My early days; Hunting the Limpopo Valley; Preservation or conservation; The nitty-gritty of game ranching; Some game ranching tales; Interesting times; Botswana; Reptilian encounters; My first safari; Behind the scenes; The Art and Sam Weller safari; A tragic suicide; Sitatunga hunting; The most dangerous animal in Africa; Rhinos and orphans; Matabeleland game safaris; The last of Hazel's big five; The advent of Henderson and Marsh safaris; The saga of Henrietta; Farewell to Doddieburn. The book was edited by Brian Marsh who has also contributed the foreword. .…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. 224 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 x 30 cm ; LCCN 2015509308 ; ISBN 9781435161009, 1435161009 ; OCLC 962749502 ; LC DL65 .H83 2015 ; Dewey 948/.022 ; poster not present ; color illuistrated boards in similar dustjacket ; Contents: Viking Society -- Raiding -- Warriors And Weapons -- Exploration And Expansion -- The Decline Of The Vikings -- Conclusion ; "In Viking Warriors, the Norse invaders, as infamous for their brutality as their exploration, come to life. Students will read about raids, battles, and key fighters and leaders. Illustrations, engravings, and relics depict the Norse culture, marine and combat technology, and fighting styles that gave them the advantage in battle. Maps and diagrams demonstrate their ambitious expansion and conquest of cities and people throughout the Northern hemisphere. With their far-reaching longships and fierce tactics, the influence and violence of the Vikings spread from America to the Middle East, leaving behind traces of an iconic culture and combative strategy." ; small scuff on back of dustjacket, else FINE/VG. Book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Like New. First Edition. No. 175 of 200 copies, signed by Cowie on the limitation page. As New in like slipcase. Signed By Author.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2006). 2006 1st edition. Limited issue. Large 4to (225 x 290mm). Ppxii,227. Colour and b/w photographs, maps, photograph end-papers. Blue bonded leather, spine & upper board titled in gilt, in slip-case. Fine in slip-case. Signed and numbered by the author. "Don Cowie is a knowledgeable naturalist who knew the names of all the trees and birds before he left school. He began his working life as an officer with the Southern Rhodesian Department of Customs and Excise, stationed at the Beitbridge border post. Already an experienced hunter, he soon became sought-after by the surrounding cattle ranchers who needed his assistance with problem animal control. There Don gained considerable experience in the hunting down of problem dangerous big game. These were cattle-killing big cats, elephant that damaged water installations, and thirsty buffalo that created right of ownership problems at the drinking troughs. Although the cropping and marketing of the game products like meat and skins for profit was perfectly legal in Southern Rhodesia, sport hunting for profit was not, and that included safari hunting. When the Henderson brothers started their own safari company in Botswana, they hired Don as their professional hunter during the six-month safari seasons. During the off-season Don returned to the ranch to continue his game cropping and marketing. This changed in 1967 when sport hunting on a game-ranching permit finally became legal in Zimbabwe after a long fight with the government. At that point the Hendersons moved their safari operation to Southern Rhodesia .subsequently teaming up with Brian Marsh to form Henderson & Marsh Safaris." Chapters include: My early days; Hunting the Limpopo Valley; Preservation or conservation; The nitty-gritty of game ranching; Some game ranching tales; Interesting times; Botswana; Reptilian encounters; My first safari; Behind the scenes; The Art and Sam Weller safari; A tragic suicide; Sitatunga hunting; The most dangerous animal in Africa; Rhinos and orphans; Matabeleland game safaris; The last of Hazel's big five; The advent of Henderson and Marsh safaris; The saga of Henrietta; Farewell to Doddieburn. The book was edited by Brian Marsh who has also contributed the foreword. . …

4to. 227pp. Fully illustrated with colour and other photo plates. Pictorial end papers. Blue rexine binding in pictorial dust wrapper. A fine copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author on the half title page: " To Fred, I remember buying a .410 from Tatos Brothers when I was sixteen years old and collecting birds for the Nat Museum. Hope you find this book interesting. Best Wishes, Don Cowie". The book is in excellent near fine clean condition in a fine clean as new illustrated dust jacket. Also enclosed is a Thomas Baines illustrated glossy card with further message of thanks signed by author. Will cost more to send outside of South Africa, either via DHL Express, takes a week, or slower via London using Royal Mail or USPS. Inscribed by Author(s). …