mary howitt walker (13 risultati)

soft cover. No Jacket. Reprinted from The Gap magazine, 1966. Illustrated with black and white photographs. 22 cm. G. Good condition with light shelf wear to covers, insect damage to edges of covers.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Alfred Howitt was an astonishing man ,he visited Victoria with his father during the gold rushes , and stayed to become one of the most interesting Australians of his time. As a bushman, an explorer and geologist , anthropologist .naturalist ,farmer and magistrate.8vo.Pp,xi, [1] , 348. Original red cloth covered boards ,title in gilt lettering on spine with motif of press on tail.In unclipped dust wrapper a certain amount of shelf wear and faded spine ,but generally good. A fascinating book not just for Australians.

xii+348pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Frontis portrait, plates map. Production flaw with minor loss on one leaf, otherwise a near fine copy. . First edition.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. xi, 348pp, index, references, appendices, bw ills, maps. Red cloth in jacket. Jacket price clipped with darkened spine, 1 short tear to top front, light toning to page edges. Alfred Howitt visited Victoria with his father during the gold rushes and stayed to become one of the most vigorous and interesting Australians of his time. He was the bushman who found the disastrous Burke and Wills expedition and rescued its sole survivor. As explorer and geologist he mapped north Gippsland. Also an anthropologist, naturalist, farmer and police magistrate he was honored by Cambridge for his scientific accomplishments, and rewarded with high administrative posts in government for his practical capabilites. Size: 8vo.

Hardback. 1971, First edition. A fine copy in a very good d/w with sun tanning of the spine. Scans available if required.

8vo. XI, 348 S. OLn. mit OSchU sowie transparenter Schutzfolie. Umschlag und Buchblock leicht berieben, sonst guter Zustand. Sprache: englisch.

Condizione: Very Good. 8vo. hardcover. 348pp. index, b/w frontis. Very good+. / Very good d/w with sunned spine.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition. 348 pages. A firm straight book, text pages spotless. Neat owner's name cancelled on back endpaper. Dust jacket price clipped, otherwise undamaged.

1st edition hardback with dust jacket Nice copy octavo xi + 348pp., frontis., maps, appends., index, Neat ownership signature & owner's bookplate on front paste-down o/w a nice copy in bright red boards with a slightly worn dust jacket.

Hardback. Mary Howitt Walker, Melbourne University Press. Author: Mary Howitt WalkerBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1971Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCome Wind, Come Weather: A Biography Of Alfred Howitt chronicles the remarkable life of Alfred Howitt, a pivotal figure in Australian exploration and anthropology. This compelling narrative presents his significant contributions to understanding Indigenous cultures and the natural world of colonial Australia. The text details Howitt's expeditions and his groundbreaking ethnographic research, offering a vivid portrait of a man dedicated to scientific inquiry and cross-cultural understanding. Mary Howitt Walker illustrates the challenges and triumphs faced by her subject, providing an insightful look into a bygone era. This biography stands as an essential resource for those interested in Australian history and the development of anthropological thought. Hardback.

1st edition hardback with dust jacket Very nice copy octavo 348pp., frontis., maps, appends., index, Dust jacket a little lighter Neat ownership signature o/w a nice copy o/w a very nice copy.

1st edition hardback with dust jacket Nice copy octavo 348pp., frontis., maps, appends., index, Dust jacket a little dulled at spine o/w a very nice copy.

1st edition hardback with dust jacket Nice copy octavo 348pp., frontis., maps, appends., index, Dust jacket a little lighter at spine o/w a very nice copy.