G tradescant lay (41 risultati)

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. pp. 244.

Condizione: New. pp. 244.

Condizione: New. pp. 244.

Condizione: New. In English.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the multifaceted world of the Chinese people and their ancient civilization, still keeping its significance in the modern day. The author explores China's history, from its mythological origins to the establishment of the Chinese empire and its long line of dynasties. Through detailed records, the author illuminates China's cultural evolution, technological advancements, and political systems, while capturing the richness and complexity of Chinese civilization. This book offers a unique window into a culture both ancient and enduring, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of China's past and its influence on the present. 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.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This fascinating account documents the author's travels aboard the Himmaleh, an American brig on a voyage to Borneo and the Malay Archipelago during the 1830s. As a naturalist and missionary, the author's unique perspective offers insights into the region's cultures and the interplay between religion, colonialism, and trade. Through interactions with local rulers, missionaries, and indigenous people, the book delves into the complex social and spiritual landscapes of a little-known world, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities for missionary work and intercultural exchange. The author's observations on the diverse languages and customs of the region highlight the richness and heterogeneity of Southeast Asian cultures, while their encounters with individuals and communities provide a nuanced understanding of local life and perspectives. 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.…

Gebunden. Condizione: New. KlappentextThis 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 w.

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 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.…

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.

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

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 13 cm x 20 cm xii + 342 pages frontis illustration + numerous text woodcut illustrations.Contents clean and tight ,small 1cm circular bruise mark to about 30 pages on front blank margin edge .Prize presentation inscription to first blank to M Bemperton presented by Dr Wilson June 20 1842 .Re backed with new end papers and matching leather spine retaining the original half leather boards marbled sides.Leather label to upper board St Peters Collegiate School 1842.Binding tight with no split signs of professional restoration to the corners.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No jacket, as issued. 1st Edition. Octavo. Pp.xii, 342. First edition. With wood-engraved frontispiece, and illustrations in the text. G. T. Lay was a British naturalist, missionary, and Consul in Canton. With chapters on opium, Chinese women, music, drama, medicine, diet, festivities, art and architecture, Aboriginal inhabitants, and more. "The Government of China is purposely absurd, but the people are reasonable in their views and conceptions" (Preface). A fair to good copy in rose cloth boards with pictorial gilt decorations. Wear to extremities, light soil to covers, and a lean to the spine. …

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.

Leatherbound. Condizione: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1845 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 and contains approximately 26 pages. 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.…

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: 130. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1843 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: 130.…

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

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 130.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Presumed first edition hardcover. Original cloth stamped in gilt and blind, yellow eps. Wood-engraved frontis and illustrations in the text. Cloth sunned/stained, outer front hinge splitting down 2" from spine head, points bumped. Bookplate of John Bell Sedgwick. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; xii,342 pages. …

Original printed wrappers, untrimmed and partially unopened. Ex-library (withdrawn) with several rubber stamps on title page and elsewhere. First American edition. 116 pp. The text is printed in two columns. Dated from the copyright on the verso of the title page. This work was first published in London in 1841. The author, not surprisingly, is quite condescending of the Chinese and their customs, commenting on what he saw as their limited imaginations, belief in a "congeries of canonized fables." American Imprints 43-2950, OCLC 982668.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Xii; 342 Pages. Frontispiece, Illustrations In Text. 8Vo. Original Dark Blue Cloth With The Title Enclosed In A Chinese Pattern Device On The Spine, Skilfully Rebacked. A Brief Obituary Of The Author Torn From And Now Attached To The Rear Endpaper From The Friend Of China And Hong Kong Gazette, Dated November 15Th 1845. With A 14 Line Ms Note Loosely Inserted Also Relating To The Death Of Lay.…

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 130.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 314.

Condizione: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 130.

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: 390. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1841 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: 390.…