Perham m simmons j (15 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good-. First Penguin printing. Slight wear to the edges.

Condizione: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN.…

First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 158 pages. Subjects: Travel. Africa. Diaries. 1 Kg.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A VG copy, clean but covers just a trifle marked, in the Penguin Travel series, no.619. An anthology of African explorations.

Soft Cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Penguin books 1st edition, 1948. Penguin books number 619. Clean pages and firm binding. Professional seller. All pictures are of the actual book that is for sale. Books are dispatched in cardboard packaging.

Paperback. Condizione: Used. As the sun sets on the horizon of a long-forgotten literary past, we invite you to stumble upon "African Discovery," a riveting account penned by the dynamic duo of M Perham and J Simmons, who may or may not have been wearing pith helmets at the time of writing. Published in the halcyon days of 1948, this tome is a charming yet bewildering snapshot of an era when exploration and colonialism were still considered ?proper? pastimes. This book is the literary equivalent of a vintage postcard from a time when the world was thought to be both a mysterious adventure and an open buffet. Imagine yourself flipping through the pages of "African Discovery," where you might discover the authors? unabashed enthusiasm for the continent?s vast landscapes and cultural intricacies, all filtered through the lens of post-war optimism. You can almost hear the clink of tea cups and the rustle of safari jackets as they regale you with tales that oscillate between earnest curiosity and bewildering naivety. This is not merely a narrative; it?s a delightful conundrum of 1940s British sensibilities, where the authors attempt to balance erudition with an unflagging zest for adventure?albeit heavily seasoned with a dash of irony. One can?t help but wonder: what kind of discoveries are we talking about here? Perhaps the authors were on a quest to locate the lost socks of a long-ago explorer, or maybe they were attempting to uncover the secret recipe for the perfect cup of tea in the heart of the Serengeti. Whatever their intentions, one thing is certain: this book is bound to transport you to a time when the best way to learn about a continent was through the armchair expeditions of well-intentioned scholars, who thought nothing of donning their monocles while sipping gin and tonics. Inside, you?ll find pages adorned with maps that seem to suggest that Africa is more of a treasure hunt than a geographical reality. The illustrations, likely drawn from the authors? dream journal, might leave you wondering if they were trying to capture the essence of the continent or simply doodling between snacks. The whole experience could very well be compared to attempting to understand modern art while under the influence of a rather strong shandy. But don?t let the whimsical charm fool you; there are serious undertones lurking within the pages. They touch on subjects of civilization and advancement, yet somehow manage to do so in a manner that is about as subtle as a marching band playing in a library. One can?t help but chuckle at their earnest attempts to grapple with themes that are often far more complex than the authors appear to acknowledge. Condition: Used, with a distinct patina that only time can bestow. Expect yellowed pages that whisper secrets of past readers, perhaps hinting at the profound or possibly frivolous thoughts they had while navigating the authors? idiosyncratic prose. The spine has been lovingly worn, much like an old pair of shoes that have seen too many dance floors, and the cover may display the kind of quirky wear that suggests it has been through more adventures than most armchairs can handle. So, if your taste in literature skews toward the delightfully peculiar and you have a penchant for the juxtaposition of earnest exploration and ironic detachment, then "African Discovery" is the musty relic you never knew you needed. Perfect for those evenings when you want to sip a beverage while pondering just how much has changed?and yet, how much remains the same. It?s a delightful journey through the past that may make you question your own understanding of ?discovery? in the modern world. Don?t miss your chance to own a piece of literary history, as sold by Crappy Old Books, where we celebrate the fascinating, the forgotten, and the fabulously peculiar. Grab your copy today, if only to marvel at how far we?ve come?or perhaps, how far we have yet to go. …

Condizione: Used - Good. Good paperback. 1st Penguin edition (a little abridged). Magenta & White Penguin no.619. Pages a little yellowed; spine faded & browned. Used - Good. Good paperback.

619. Condizione: vg. 1st Penguin 619 1948 edition 1st print paperback vg condition with poor dw. In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.

First Edition 619. Condizione: vg. vg 1st Penguin Books 619 1948 edition paperback In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.

First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 158 pages. Subjects: Travel. Africa. Diaries. 1 Kg.

paperback. Condizione: Acceptable. Vintage Penguin First Edition. #619. African Discovery is Margery Perham and Jack Simmonsâs engaging survey of Africaâs geography, peoples and history, presented here in a collectible Penguin edition. Written with clarity and balance, the book introduces readers to the continentâs diverse cultures, colonial past and rapidly changing mid-twentieth-century realities. Perham and Simmons combine accessible scholarship with vivid examples, making complex political and social developments easy to grasp. It remains a valuable introductory study and an appealing addition to Penguinâs non-fiction series.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good_. No Jacket. Paperback First Edition. 256pp. Vintage pink Penguin, no.619. Unused unread book with slight aging only. Covers lightly foxed, spine and edge next to spine tanned. Internally, no owner's marks, slight scattered foxing to inner covers, no owner's marks, toned pages. Tear to lower edge of one page caused by binding fault folding corner in. Tiny tears at spine edge of final few pages, only affects publisher's list. Contains passages from the works of some famous explorers of Africa, with biographical notes and Introduction. James Bruce, Mungo Park, Hugh Clapperton & Richard Lemon Lander, David Livingstone, John Hanning Speke, Sir Samuel White Baker, Livingstone & Stanley. (Africa, Exploration, Journeys, History, Biography, Vintage pb, Pink Penguin). …

Paper covers. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Abridged edition. Spine separating below. 247 pp, 2 maps. Weight: 1 Language: English.

Condizione: Fair. 245 pages. Cover very worn,Text very tanned, Foxing.

1942. Faber & Faber. Hardback. Book - VG. DJ - Poor/Fair, some wear and tear.