emory w h (88 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Light wear and discoloration to covers, otherwise text clean and solid; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 208 pages.

Cloth - Hard Cover. Condizione: Fair. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 416 pages, plus 42 plates of which three are maps. No larger folding map(s). Scattered moisture tide marks and foxing.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. A reprint of W.H. Emory's "Notes of a Military Reconnoissance." Book is itself a reprint and out-of-print. Exterior has three prior owner identifiers blacked out (along fore edge, and on inside cover of both front and rear). Interior text/maps are excellent. Other than these three marks, entire book is very clean, square along the edges, and tightly bound.

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

No Binding. Condizione: Very Good+. A vg+ dust jacket with some sunning, never folded. This was a reprint of the 1857 'Notes of a Military Reconnaissance'.

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

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Near Fine ina Very Good jacket. 1st Printing Thus. U.S Southwest.

Condizione: Fair. First edition copy. . Former Library book. (aeronautics, law and legislation).

Condizione: Fair. First edition copy. . Former Library book. (aeronautics, law and legislation).

Condizione: Fair. First edition copy. . Former Library book. (aeronautics, law and legislation).

Condizione: Fair. First edition copy. . Former Library book. (aeronautics, law and legislation).

Condizione: Fair. First edition copy. . Former Library book. (aeronautics, law and legislation).

Condizione: Fair. First edition copy. . Former Library book. (aeronautics, law and legislation).

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

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

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Thus. Octavo hardcover in near fine condition, of half black cloth with gilt and half cream colored boards lined in a pattern of small squares in a yellow graph design. The dust jacket is also near fine, with a narrow tanned strip and very light wear along the top edge, printed in black and white with a back round of the same cream with yellow lines graph paper. Intact price. This is the often quoted, but seldom seen "Notes of a Military Reconnoissance" by W. H. Emory, here reprinted for the first time since 1848. A journey to ascertain the value of the vast southwest with the idea of trying to take it from Mexico. Includes the Emory map, the first professional chart of the country "west of Bent's". Scientific observation combined with insightful recording of people, customs , events and political motives. Introduction and notes by Ross Calvin. 208 pp. Southwest, History, Exploration, 1846.

Paperback. Condizione: Good+. 1st Ed. 423pp, octavo paperback in green wraps, dark green cloth spine with title gold stamped. mild cover wear, binding solid and strong, interior text clean.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Clean, tight hardcover in very good condition; lightly bumped lower corners. Good DJ in mylar cover; clipped, chipped at spine ends, mild edge wear.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good+. 208pp. Blue cloth spine, yellow and white boards, DJ has chips and tears along edges, reprint of the 1848 edition, editor's notes, maps, A daily diary written by Lt. Emory in 1846, of a Military Reconnoissance,

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Trade paperback. Condizione: Very good. [6], 208 pages. Illustrations. Maps. Notes. Minor wear noted. This is a reprint of Lieutenant W. H. Emory's Notes of a Military Reconnoissance. William Hemsley Emory (September 7, 1811 - December 1, 1887) was a prominent American surveyor and civil engineer. He specialized in mapping the United States border, including the Texas-Mexico border, and the Gadsden Purchase border, and published lasting scientific reports on the border region. Emory was selected to join General Kearny and the Army of the West to take New Mexico and California. He kept a detailed journal of the march down the Rio Grande and across to the Gila River, and the Colorado River, then to the Pacific Coast. Published as Notes of a Military Reconnaissance from Fort Leavenworth to San Diego, it became an important guide book for the road to Southern California. This report described terrain and rivers, cities and forts. It is considered one of the important chronicles and descriptions of the historic Southwest. The present edition includes a facsimile. of the title page. of the Long edition and the text of that edition with minor revisions. Includes [6] maps of the expedition but no other illustrations from the original edition. Omits appendices published with the Senate and House editions. Many people love the American Southwest without truly understanding it. Ross Calvin did and we are the richer for it. He used his observational skills and intellect to fashion a picture that helped him and us comprehend those unique factors that make New Mexico what it is--its history, people, culture, climate, and so much more. Those lessons learned he shared with us. His books and essays help open our eyes to New Mexico. Paperbound edition [stated]. Presumed first printing.

Cloth - Hard Cover. Condizione: Fair+. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 416 pages, plus 42 plates of which three are maps. No larger folding map(s). Rebound in modern deep burgundy pebbled cloth with gold stamped lettering on spine. Moisture tide marks are seen on the first few leaves, and there is scattered foxing throughout sometimes being heavy.

1924. (Periodical) Very good. 129-255pp. Covers faded. February 1924. Contributors include Sherwood Anderson (Caught), Emory Holloway (More Light on Whitman), Gerald W. Johnson (The Ku-Kluxer), Eugene O'Neill (All God's Chillun Got Wings (A Play)), Howell Sykes (The Part-Time Missionary), Carl van Doren (The Comic Patriot). Edited by George Jean Nathan. Article about Walt Whitman. (Essays).

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. hardback, large 8vo, xii,670pp, edges slightly browned, text clean and binding sound, blue cloth, rubbed, Good / no dustwrapper.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. First Edition. "Including parts of Arkansas, Del Norte, and Gila Rivers". Senate report, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Executive No. 7. By the then Brevet Major, Corps Topographical Engineers - made in 1846-7, with the Advanced Guard of the "Army of the West". 416 pages, illustrated. Rebound with binding has some edge wear and rub marks, bookplate inside front cover, moderate foxing within. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st, This Ed. 208pp.; HB quarter-bound; beige&blue w/yellow; rubbed w/edges&corners worn; bookplate; clean,tight pgs. DJ beige&blue w/white; heavy rub&sun w/lg.chips (3x4" & 2x4"); 6"tear w/tape repair; edges worn w/many chips&tears. "The year - 1846. The mission - to inform the War Department of the military, scientific, and economic value of the territory from Bent's Fort westward to the Pacific!".

ovo, rebound, dark black cloth, gilt title on spine, illustrated, 416 pp. Some significant staining, especially to plates, a few have narrow side margins because of rebinding; appears to have 42 of 43 plates, and lacks folding map. Emory (1811-1887) was an American Surveyor and served in the Indian Territoty during the Civil War. Howes E145.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Rebound.; Ex-Library; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of the American West with this captivating firsthand account of a military reconnaissance expedition from Fort Leavenworth, Missouri, to San Diego, California, in 1846. Join Lieutenant William H. Emory and his team of topographical engineers as they navigate the uncharted territories of the Arkansas, Del Norte, and Gila Rivers, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history ââ â the expansion westward and the Mexican-American War. The author's meticulous observations provide a rich tapestry of the landscapes, flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures encountered along the route. Detailed descriptions of the challenges faced by the expedition, including treacherous terrain, extreme weather, and encounters with both friendly and hostile individuals, paint a vivid picture of the realities of 19th-century exploration. Amidst the military objectives, the author's keen eye for scientific inquiry shines through, as he meticulously records astronomical observations, barometric readings, and geological formations, enriching the narrative with valuable scientific data. This book is more than just a travelogue; it's a window into a transformative era of American history. The author's insights into the complexities of westward expansion, cultural encounters, and the impact of Manifest Destiny offer a nuanced perspective on a pivotal period of national growth and change. Ultimately, this book stands as a testament to the courage, resilience, and scientific curiosity that fueled America's westward expansion, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's identity. 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: Very Good. Reprint. 208pp.; HB quarter-bound; beige&blue w/yellow; slight rub w/clean,tight pgs. DJ beige&blue w/white; rubbed&sunned w/wear&tears on edges; chips&tears. "The year - 1846. The mission - to inform the War Department of the military, scientific, and economic value of the territory from Bent's Fort westward to the Pacific!".