Frank winch (64 risultati)

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

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

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.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

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.

Condizione: Good. No Dust Jacket. TWO OF THE MOST FAMOUS FIGURES OF THE AMERICAN WEST BETWEEN A SINGLE SET OF COVERS. Published while both men still occupied a near-mythic place in the public imagination, this illustrated dual biography chronicles the remarkable careers of William F. 'Buffalo Bill' Cody and Gordon W. 'Pawnee Bill' Lillie, the showmen, scouts, and frontier celebrities whose Wild West exhibitions helped define how generations of Americans and Europeans imagined the nineteenth-century frontier. Part biography, part adventure narrative, and part celebration of the disappearing West, the volume captures the moment when living participants in frontier history were becoming national legends. Particularly appealing is the inclusion of photographic portraits and a printed dedication featuring a personal letter from Buffalo Bill to the author. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Original red cloth decorated in black and white with striking pictorial cover and spine designs depicting Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill. 7.25 inches tall; 244 pages. Illustrated throughout with numerous photographic plates, including portraits of Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill protected by tissue guards. Stated Second Edition. CONDITION: Good. Moderate shelf handling wear. The decorative cloth remains attractive with light rubbing at extremities and minor fraying at the spine ends. Tissue guards remain present. Interior photographs are clean and well-preserved. A solid and appealing example of a visually attractive Western biography. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE - At the beginning of the twentieth century, few names carried greater public recognition than Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill. Through touring Wild West exhibitions, dramatic reenactments, and public appearances, both men transformed frontier experience into popular entertainment, shaping popular perceptions of the American West for audiences around the world. This volume presents their lives as parallel adventures. Buffalo Bill appears as scout, buffalo hunter, Pony Express rider, soldier, and showman, while Pawnee Bill emerges as a performer, entrepreneur, and promoter of Native American participation in Wild West exhibitions. Together they illustrate the transformation of frontier history into popular memory. Published in 1911, when many celebrated frontier figures were still living, the book captures a transitional moment when the West was passing from lived experience into legend. The inclusion of a printed personal letter from Buffalo Bill, reproduced in the dedication, strengthens the work's contemporary connection to the men whose careers helped define the mythology of the American frontier. SUBJECTS: Buffalo Bill Cody, Pawnee Bill Lillie, Wild West Shows, American Frontier, Western Americana, Frontier Scouts, Show Business History, Native American Performers, Western Biography, American Popular Culture, Nineteenth-Century West, Western Americana, Biography, Frontier History, Americana, Popular Culture. Ref: Six-Guns 2426, Rader 3691. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Good or better as tight book with white from front cover design slightly rubbed off, tan covers, readable spine title with minor wear, photos, 1st edn. Winch was press agent and promoter for Bill Cody.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. The dust jacket has been wrapped in a clear plastic protective cover, and has a little wear, with tanning and a few small scuffs. The page edges are evenly tanned. 236 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.…

Hardcover. Variant of Adams Six Guns #2426, Sextodecimo, original decorative blue cloth over boards, white and blue stamped design and text on font cover, blue stamped text on spine. Includes a number of black and white plates and illustrations. Good, moderate shelf wear, hinges cracked, spine faded.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 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.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 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.…

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the thrilling exploits of two legendary frontiersmen of the American West: William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill, and Gordon W. Lillie, nicknamed Pawnee Bill. The author traces their humble beginnings, extraordinary bravery, and iconic status as symbols of the rugged spirit of the Wild West. Exploring themes of adventure, courage, and the transformative power of the American frontier, the book highlights the critical role these men played in shaping the nation's history and identity. Their captivating stories provide insights into the complexities of the era, the interplay between Native American and settler cultures, and the indomitable spirit of those who dared to conquer the unknown. 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.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 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.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 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.…

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good+. First Edition. Pictorial cloth. Six Guns 2426 calls for wrappers. GOOD+ rear hinge split has been neatly repaired, tissue guard present, toe of spine shows edgewear, minimal rubbing, soiling to covers causing loss of minor amount of white on front cover. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. 2nd edition 224 pages, frontis, illustrations, original pictorial cloth, very slight edge wear, about fine. Six-Guns 2426, Rader 3691.

PF. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 6-7 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

PF. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 6-7 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.