grant george munro (40 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Historical and Descriptive Sketches of the Scenery and Life in and Around Toronto, Along the Canadian Shore and Lake Huron, in the Northwest Territories, and in British Columbia. Illustrated by wood-engravings from original drawings by W.T. Smedley, F.B. Schell, A.B. Frost, L.R. O'Brien,F. Hopkinson Smith, and others. Condition is very good - original owner's stamp on fpd.

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

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

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

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. First Edition. "Historical and descriptive sketches of the scenery and life in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and along the lower St. Lawrence and Saguenay. Illustrated by wood-engravings from original drawings by L. R. O'Brien, F. B. Schell, Harry Fenn, A. B. Frost, W. C. Fitler, and others." 216 pages. Cover has moderate edge wear, light rub marks; interior is very good. Book.

PAP. 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. First. Alexander Belford & Co., Chicago, IL, 1899. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. F.B. Schell; A.B. Frost; L.R. O'Brien; F. Hopkinson Smith; etc. (illustrator). First Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. "Historical and descriptive sketches of the scenery and life in the vicinity of Georgioan Bay, the Muskoka Lakes, the Upper Lakes, in Central and Eastern Ontario, and in the Niagara District". ". 205 numbered pages + 2 blanks front & rear; numerous wood-engravings from original drawings. A very nice clean example with no owner markings what-so-ever.

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

Cloth. Condizione: Good. Illustrated By Wood-Engravings from original Drawings By Ir. R. O'brien, F. B. Schell, Harry Fenn, A. B. Frost, W. C. Fitler and Others (illustratore). Good+++/no dust jacket. Brown cloth with gold and black lettering and designs. 1899. First two pages have 1" tear on head. Light fraying and edgewear to spine and corners. Soiling to page ends and light edgewear. Nice solid copy.

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

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

Illustrated Cloth. Condizione: G to G+. No Jacket. 280 pp, b/w illustrations, the book and contents are solid and tight, the pages are clean and have very occasional soil, the covers are tight and have overall light soil and wear, the corners are bumped and worn, the top of the spine has a 2" crease, this is a soliod and usable book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used;Very Good. Chicago, 1899; green illustrated cloth covered boards; corners and spine edges bumped; top 4 1/2 inches of front joint split; Folio, 12 to 15 inches tall; previous owner's name on title page; front hinge split with webbing exposed; interior pages in very good condition; interior clean and unmarked; 249 pages. Additional shipping charges may need to be requested due to size or weight of book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 205 pp; Covers show normal shelf wear, scuffing on spine edges with cloth worn through on spine edges and corners. Some faint overall soiling. Both hinges broken but intact, text block solid. Pages clean with light overall age toning, full of crisp engravings throughout. Small loose map of Canada tucked inside pages.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Oversized hardcover. Illustrated green cloth over boards with gray lettering on front cover. Title page and copyright page dated 1899. 280 pages. Book is in good condition. Some wear to cover, particularly at edges, where boards are slightly exposed in places beneath split cloth. A couple small stains to cloth. Binding remains strong. Edges are toned a bit. Some light stains and smudges to several pages. A few tears to front free endpaper. Back section of several pages have large tear in side edge, a few pages before have a small chunk torn off from side edge. Majority of pages are undamaged. Overall sturdy and in good shape. Features detailed large-scale black and white illustrations of Canada throughout. This is an oversized (and overweight) book. Extra shipping charges may be required for international or priority delivery.

Hardcover. 4to. 30cm, 280p. with c.115 plates & illustrations, original decorated green cloth, new paper label, some wear on the edges and corners, title page a bit wrinkled, thumb chipped on the bottom front corner, slight wrinkling along the top edge of the text otherwise good to very good, - Early views from the late 19th century.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. L. R. O'Brien; F. B. Schell; Harry Fenn; A. B. Frost; W. C. Fitler; et al. (illustratore). 216 pp. Original brown pictorial cloth covers, soiled and rubbed w/ wear to corners and spine ends. Light soiling to blank endpapers; approx. 1/2" closed tear at bottom edge of rear blank endpaper. Edges of leaves a bit age toned. Illust. by wood-engravings from original drawings.

Soft cover. folio, 35.5x 26cm, c.90p., with c.120 engraved plates and illustrations, illustrated card wrappers, near fine copy (ho4.1). Some of the best illustrations from Picturesque Canada, 1882-1885.

Illustrated Cloth. Condizione: G. No Jacket. F.B Schell et al (illustratore). None Stated. 249 pp, many B/W wood engravings from original drawings, some full-page and some half-page, contents are good and tight with minimal soil, gift inscription in front dated 1903, front inside hinge is reinforced with sturdy tape, covers have wear, mostly on edges, else a nice solid copy of this book.

Historical and Descriptive Sketches of the Scenery and Life in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Along the Lower St. Lawrence and Saguenay. Illustrated by Wood-Engravings from Original Drawings by L.R. O'Brien, F.B. Schell, Harry Fenn, A.B. Frost, W.C. Fitler, and others. Chicago: Alexander Belford & Co, 1899. 216p. 12x9'', pictorial cloth. Cover worn, damped, edge fraying, text G.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an enthralling historical exploration of the beautiful landscape of the Georgian Bay region in Ontario, Canada, focusing on the lives and experiences of the Huron people and the impact of French missionaries in the area. Set against the backdrop of the 17th-century fur trade and the broader context of European colonization, the author delves into the struggles and triumphs of the Huron people, the heroic efforts of Jesuit priests, and the devastating effects of disease and warfare on the region. The book sheds light on the complex interplay between Indigenous cultures, European influences, and the emergence of a new colonial order in North America. Through vivid descriptions and a nuanced understanding of the historical record, the author offers a captivating and thought-provoking account of this transformative period in Canadian history, exploring themes of cultural encounter, resilience, and the enduring legacy of Indigenous-European relations. 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.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating look at the life and character of the French Canadians, a group whose unique cultural identity has persisted in the face of changing times. The author explores the distinct social, religious and political landscape of French Canada, taking readers on a journey through its historical and geographical context. We are introduced to the everyday life of the French-Canadian farmer, the "habitant," whose customs and traditions have endured for centuries, and whose way of life continues to be shaped by the land, the church, and the legacy of French colonization. The author also delves into the distinctive system of feudal land ownership that characterized French Canada, examining its impact on the social order and the relationships between the seigneurs and the habitants. Through vivid descriptions of the countryside, the book reveals the enduring influence of French traditions on the landscape, architecture, and even the names of places, creating a vivid tapestry of French-Canadian life that continues to hold a unique charm. The book offers an invaluable glimpse into the historical and cultural forces that have shaped the French Canadian identity, and serves as a valuable resource for understanding the enduring legacy of French colonization in North America. 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. Historical and descriptive sketches of the scenery and life in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and along the Lower St-Lawrence and Saguenay. Illustrated by wood-engraving from original drawings by L.R. O'Brien, F.B. Schell, Harry Fenn, A.B. Frost, W.C. Fitler, etc.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Good+. No Jacket. First Edition. 9 inch by 12 inch hardcover with illustration on the green boards. The book is illustrated with original wood engravings. Slight wear to the hinges. Three tiny nicks to the top egde of the boards. A little wear to the ends of the spine and tips of the boards.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 490 pp, b/w photos, appendices, "richly illustrated". Protective plastic cover. Half-leather boards, rubbing and edgewear. Previous owner's info lightly pencilled to ffep, a little spotting back endpapers, leaves age-toned.

Dj & Slipcase. Condizione: Good++. Reprint. dj's have some fading on spine, binding tight, no markings, slip case is very good. F3 2.

(CANADA). GRANT, George Munro, ed. French Canadian Life and Character with Historical and Descriptive Sketches of the Scenery and Life in Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, and Surrounding Country. Illustrated by Wood-Engravings from Original Drawings by F.B. Schell, L.R. O'Brien, W.T. Smedley, T. Moran, G. Gibson, and Others. Chicago, 1899. Large 4to. Illus. 249pp. Orig. pictorial cloth. Near fine.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. First Edition. An early Muskoka item complete in three folio sized parts : Part 24 - original printed wraps, pp. (frontis), 569-592 [Good, covers off but present w. some toning, scattered foxing and small stains] ; Part 25 - disbound, pp. (frontis), 593-616 [Good w. toning to edges] ; Part 26 - original printed wraps, pp. (frontis), 617-640 [Good, covers off but present w. some toning, scattered foxing and small stains]. "Picturesque Canada" was first published in serial form and sold only by subscription starting in 1875. Each part contained 24 to 32 pages with about one-third being engravings ". of the finest character, varying in size from full-page views to smaller plates, liberally interspersed through the text." This listing consists of Parts 24, 25 & 26 - which has the full text and illustrations for the chapter titled "Georgian Bay, and the Muskoka Lakes" on pp. (578 - frontis), 579-620. Please inquire about other parts we have available.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 8vo (imperial). Quarter brown paper, green paper boards. ix, 440; xiv, 441-880 pp. With over 500 engravings. Spines sunned. In green paper backed slipcase. In this unique, two-volume, survey the nation can be seen as it was, ablaze with energy, striving to become a player on the stage of the modern world. Filled with hundreds of rare and original engravings depicting all the various aspects of country and city life in all the provinces and major cities in exquisite detail and deep respect for historical accuracy. For all who love the endless vistas and infinite variety of this great land, who cherish the history of our country, these volumes are sure to be a keepsake for generations to come.