John e semmes (21 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Limited ed. Number 48 of 50 copies signed by the author. Green cloth lightly edgeworn, gilt decorations. Front hinge broken. Owner's name. Embossed stamp on title page. Else clean, tight. vii, 601pp. 38 ill. in color and black and white. Author, lawyer, artist, and inventor.…

Condizione: Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket (biography, literature) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

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. Some wear and tear to the cover from shelfwear and handlining wear.

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

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

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from John H. B. Latrobe: And His Times 1803-1891In order to give an account of Mr. Latrobe s early life and associations, it is necessary to consider the character and life of the elder Latrobe, at least from the t.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the life of John Henry B. Latrobe, a 19th-century lawyer, architect, and civil engineer whose accomplishments left an enduring mark on the United States. The author uses archival research and eyewitness accounts to paint a vivid picture of Latrobe's world. The book describes Latrobe's role in the design and construction of the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C., as well as his work on other notable architectural projects. The author also explores Latrobe's involvement in the development of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the telegraph, highlighting his contributions to the transportation revolution of the 19th century. Through Latrobe's story, the book offers a glimpse into the social, political, and technological changes that shaped the United States during this transformative era. 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.…

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. [1st ed., 1st printing] ; xv, 343 p., incl. front., illus., plates, ports. 20 cm. LCCN 20011644 OCLC 3247460 LC F327 .M44 ; blue cloth with lettering in black ; no dustjacket ; tear at top of spinAfter searching for more than a year for stories of heroes, deeds of daring, of interesting adventuresand worth-while happenings in the history of our state, I came to feel that Alabama's history is so filled with glorious deeds, magnificent sacrifices, thrills and heart-throbs, that the children of the state should be told what truly great men and women their forebears were." ; Contents : Jean Ortis / De Soto's Arrival in Alabama -- A Very Impolite Guest, The Battle of Mauvilla Bienville -- The First White Settlement -- The Expedition That Failed, French Massacred at Natchez Settlement -- The Girls Who Came to an Unknown Land, The First Wives for the Colonists , Twelve Ugly Ducklings, Girls of the Chest -- The Emperor of Coweta, How the French Made Friends with the Indians -- Game Losers, Conditions During Early Settlement -- A Russian Princess, An Early Romance at Wetumpka -- His Mother, An Indian's Courage -- Princess Mary, James Oglethorpe Comes to Alabama -- Stung Arm, An Indian Princess Befriends the French -- Lachlan McGillivray, English Traders Come Among the Indians -- Alexander McGillivray, A Man Whose Power Affected the Nation -- The Heroine of Little River, How the Tensaw Settlers were Saved -- The Camp Angel, British Refugees Wander Through Ahibama, Courage Wins Reward, Paro Saves the Wanderers -- A Real Hero, A Negro Saves the Lives of the Immigrants -- Little Tempey Ellis, Tiny White Girl Rescued by "Old Milly" -- Isaac Heaton's Dogs, Fort Sinquefield in the Greek War -- A Brave Indian, Talladega Fort Saved by General Jackson -- The Canoe Fight, Sam Dale, Jere Austill and James Smith Stage a Great Fight -- Kindness That Came Back, The Fort Mims Massacre -- The Red Eagle, A Reproduction of Alexander Meek's Poem of the Creek War -- Nannawyah, Indians are Warned of Their Removal to the West -- The Stranger Within Our Gates, Aaron Burr's Capture --The Yazoo Fraud, Early Settlers Come into Alabama --The One-Man Senate, Alabama Becomes a Territory, then a State -- The Vine and Olive Company, French Refugees Settle Dcmopolis -- The Man Who Could Make Cow-Bells, St. Stephen's Prosperous Days -- John Hunt's Town, The Founding of Huntsville -- Andrew Dexter's Tract, The Beginning of Montgomery -- Cedar Creek Furnace, The Beginning of Iron-Making in Alabama -- A Vice-President of the United States, Wm. Rufus King, the Founder of Selma -- A Captain of Industry, Daniel Pratt, the Founder of Prattville -- La Fayette's Visit, A French General, the Friend of Amerioa -- Francis Scott Key's Mission to Alabama, Trouble with the Indians -- The First Railroad in Alabama, Experiences of Early Railroad Builders Osceola, The Leader of the Creeks and the Seminoles -- William C. Travis, Leader in the War for Texas Independence -- Billy Goold, The Man Who Found Fortunes for Others -- Jefferson Davis, Memories Recalled by Mrs. Mary Phelan Watt -- Supplies for Southern Soldiers, The Ordnance Department of the Confederacy -- The Boy Artilleryman, John Pelham -- Emma Sansom, The Girl Who Showed General Forrest "The Lost Ford"-- A Story of Real Strategem, General Streight Surrenders to General Forrest -- Fighting Joe Wheeler, Hero of Two Wars -- The Flagship Tennessee, A Naval Battle in Mobile Bay -- A King -of the High Seas, Raphael Semmes, Commander of the "Alabama" -- The David and Goliath of the Sea, The First Torpedo Boat -- A Boy Hero, Thomas Jones Shows His Courage -- Ku Klux Klan, Reconstruction Days in Alabama -- What One Boy Made of Himself, How James Pugh Became "The Patrick Henry of Alabama" -- The Birth of Birmingham, How John T. Milner Laid the Foundation for the Great Town , Difficulties of the Young Engineer, The Trick that Didn't Work, The Greatness of the Resources of "The Pittsburg of the South" etc ; scarce ; G. Book.…

First Edition. First edition, limited issue -- so stated but without any quantity noted. With thirty-eight illustrations in color, and black and white, including a colored portrait of John H. B. Latrobe painted by Thomas Sully. Bound in green cloth pictorial boards with bright, gold design. Detailed description of the symbolic representation of the cover design laid in. Front top cover edge is slightly bumped, otherwise fine. Lacking dust jacket, if issued in one.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. VG. Beautiful, clean, tight copy with long presentation inscription, signed by the Author. Spine and covers have gold in excellent condition. Location: F9. Signed by Author(s).

The Norman, Remington Co. : Baltimore, 1917. 601p. Octavo. Bright fresh copy in black cloth with one page printed sheet describing: The Design On The Cover. No dust jacket probably as issued. Southern.

(LATROBE, JOHN H.B.). SEMMES, John E. John H.B. Latrobe and His Times, 1803-1891. Baltimore: The Norman, Remington Co., [1917].1st ed. viii, 601pp. Illus., some color. Partially unopened. Publisher's note about the front cover laid in, as issued. Orig. gilt-stamped cloth. Fine. Latrobe (1803-1891), son of the architect of the US Capitol, was a lawyer, inventor, and painter. After briefly attending West Point, he was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1824 and became an expert in patent law. He helped found the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in the 1820s, serving as chief counsel for much of his career, and was the inventor of the "Latrobe Stove," a popular and smaller alternative to the Franklin stove. He was also a founder of the Maryland Historical Society, as well as being deeply involved in the American Colonization Society. Semmes (1851-1925) worked in Latrobe's law office, and intersperses the biography with personal reminiscences. The book is illustrated with reproductions of Latrobe's paintings and drawings. …

Limited to 300 copies of which this is number 183. Illustrated with 19 black and white photographs, 2 maps and 8 humorous drawings, 2 charts. 46, [1]pp. Typography by Maran. 1 vols. 8vo. A deliciously witty account of the angling adventures of four Baltimoreans who, inspired by a 1634 Canadian visit of George Calvert, Lord Baltimore, spent a month salmon fishing on the island of Anticosti in the Gulf of St. Lawrence where they fished the Jupiter and La Loutre rivers. Such memoirs are often of interest only to the participants, but this one is an exception: its 46 pages sparkle with lively delight. Privately printed book detailing a month-long salmon fishing trip on Anticosti Island among four Baltimoreans and a Canadian over 250 salmon were taken. Bruns D106; Bibliotheca Salmo Salar 79 Original tan boards, green cloth spine. Some light spotting at back, else fine Illustrated with 19 black and white photographs, 2 maps and 8 humorous drawings, 2 charts. 46, [1]pp. Typography by Maran. 1 vols. 8vo Limited to 300 copies of which this is number 183.…

Limited to 300 copies of which this is number 36. Illustrated with 19 black and white photographs, 2 maps and 8 humorous drawings, 2 charts. 46, [1]pp. Typography by Maran. 1 vols. 8vo. A deliciously witty account of the angling adventures of four Baltimoreans who, inspired by a 1634 Canadian visit of George Calvert, Lord Baltimore, spent a month salmon fishing on the island of Anticosti in the Gulf of St. Lawrence where they fished the Jupiter and La Loutre rivers. Such memoirs are often of interest only to the participants, but this one is an exception: its 46 pages sparkle with lively delight. Privately printed book detailing a month-long salmon fishing trip on Anticosti Island among four Baltimoreans and a Canadian over 250 salmon were taken Laid-in letter from "Dink" (author Duncan) with sketch of a fishing line with a fly. Bruns D106; Bibliotheca Salmo Salar 79 Original tan boards, green cloth spine Illustrated with 19 black and white photographs, 2 maps and 8 humorous drawings, 2 charts. 46, [1]pp. Typography by Maran. 1 vols. 8vo Limited to 300 copies of which this is number 36.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1917. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 781, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 781 781.…