Cuthbert barmby (40 risultati)

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. Chase, Powell (illustratore).

Condizione: New. Chase, Powell (illustratore).

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 8vo, 329 pgs., illustrated, a scrap on some pages at outside edges, not effecting text, bound in gray cloth, red lettering, some staining on boards and spine, otherwise good. Powell Chase (illustratore).

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

Condizione: New. In English.

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

Condizione: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book details the life of James Cope, an ambitious District Attorney in 1899 Lodo, California. Beginning as a "run-of-the-mill" attorney, Cope's political maneuvering places him in a pivotal position to sway public opinion in one of the most high-profile murder trials of the era. The brutal murder of a wealthy socialite thrusts Englishman Charles Young into the center of the controversy. Despite personal misgivings, Cope attempts to manipulate the American justice system to achieve his political goals, intending to utilize Young's execution as a publicity stunt to elevate his own career. Cope narrates his devious schemes with brutal honesty, shedding light on the unethical practices that define the American justice system at the turn of the century. The author masterfully weaves themes of power, manipulation, and the lengths people will go to achieve it, delving into the psyche of a man who sacrifices his morals for political gain. Ultimately, this book is a compelling exposà of the dark side of politics and the deep-rooted flaws in the justice system, making it a valuable exploration of ethics, morality, and the pursuit of power. 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.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - ''James Cope: The Confessions Of A United States District Attorney (1899)'' is a book written by Cuthbert Barmby. It is a fictional account of the life of James Cope, a United States District Attorney. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of Cope as he navigates the corrupt world of politics and law enforcement. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Cope's life. The first chapter introduces Cope as a young lawyer, eager to make a name for himself. The following chapters detail his rise to power as a district attorney, his involvement in high-profile cases, and his eventual downfall due to his own corruption.Throughout the book, Cope's character is portrayed as complex and flawed. He is shown to be both ambitious and ruthless, willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. However, he is also depicted as a man struggling with his own conscience, torn between his desire for power and his sense of morality.Overall, ''James Cope: The Confessions Of A United States District Attorney (1899)'' is a gripping tale of power, corruption, and the human condition. It offers a fascinating insight into the politics and law enforcement of the late 19th century while also providing a timeless commentary on the nature of power and its corrupting influence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Chase, Powell (illustratore).…

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have. Chase, Powell (illustratore).

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book provides a thrilling insight into the dark world of crime and corruption in late 19th century America. James Cope is a United States District Attorney who is tasked with bringing the most dangerous criminals to justice and detailing the corrupt forces that stand in his way. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of American law enforcement.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 is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

HARDCOVER. Hardcover edition. presumed 1st UK edition, 329pp, embossed illustrated front and spine, small octavo. scuffing to covers, light lean to binding yet tight, bookshop plate removed from rear pdep, some foxing, clean throughout, Good +.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good Plus. No Jacket. First American Edition. New York: New Amsterdam Book Company, 1899. This is a Very Good (Plus) copy of the First American Edition, lacking a dustjacket. A mystery set in California. Light gray cloth binding with lettering in orange; the front cover has a nice illustration of a writer at his desk, heavily stamped in black. Clean text; 329 pages. Very light soil, very lightly bumped. A very solid copy. Quercus has been unable to unearth much information on the author; this was evidently his only novel (or written under a pseudonym). Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. Illus. by Powell Chase. Powell Chase (illustratore).…

FIRST EDITION 8vo. dark green cloth hardback, gilt, with pictorial spine and upper board. 329pp. plus 6pp. Publisher's advertisements at end. With b/w tissue-guarded frontispiece. A clean copy with no previous owners' annotations or inscriptions. Occasional light handling marks and endpapers rather tanned. Light wear to top and base of spine. Overall a VERY GOOD COPY. (Shelf 2/3) PLEASE NOTE: Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.…

Hardcover. 8vo. pp 329, [6], [2] leaves of plates. Original publisher's illustrated red cloth showing a man in a white suit holding gun towards another man in a grey suit on a boat, lettered gilt/black on spine and front cover. From the Donald Rudd collection of detective fiction. Illustrated by Powell Chase. No date, [1899]. Slight browning to endpapers with slight rubbing at hinges, spine ends and corners, otherwise sound, very good plus with clean text. Decent copy.…

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First edition. Red cloth illustrated in black, white, blue, and gilt. A bit of rubbing, a nice, very good or better copy. The author's only mystery, set in California.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Leatherbound. Condizione: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 344. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1899 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 344.…

Condizione: New. Print on Demand.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand.

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

Condizione: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

First Edition. 8vo. 329 pp. Two illusrated plates by Powell Chase (including frontispiece with tissue guard). Dark green pictorial cloth in very good condition (light wear to extremities; front hinge cracked; softening of spine ends). A fictional account of the life of James Cope, a United States District Attorney. Set in the late 19th century, the story follows Cope as he navigates the corrupt world of politics and law enforcement. It is a gripping tale of power, corruption, and the human condition, offering fascinating insight into the politics and law enforcement of the late 19th century.…