William lee rees l rees (3 risultati)

Octavo, blue buckram boards, gilt lettering to spine, blind decoration & rule to boards, patterned eps, frontispiece, (6) + 496pp, illus, VG- (moderate scuffing to extrems, light chafing & soiling to boards, light tanning to spine, light tanning & foxing/soiling to page egdes & eps, ex-libris plate & prev. bookseller's sm label to front pastedown, v heavy cracking to front & rear gutter- boards shaky, moderate wrinkling to prelims, inscription in ink to title page, moderate foxing & pencil markings throughout).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Sir George Grey, a British colonial administrator whose life was closely entwined with the expansion of the British Empire in the 19th century. The author details his early years, his service in the British Army, and his decision to embark on a life dedicated to exploring and developing the vast, uncharted territories of Australia. The book vividly recounts Grey's two expeditions to Western Australia, his perilous encounters with indigenous tribes, and his steadfast commitment to establishing peaceful and just relationships with the native populations. Through his explorations and interactions with indigenous communities, the book offers a unique perspective on the early days of colonization and the complex interactions between European explorers and the native inhabitants of Australia. This book is an engaging and insightful account of a key figure in the British colonial enterprise and the broader social and political dynamics of the 19th century. 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. Minor marks to boards. PO label to inside cover. Internally very clean bright & tight.