william roderick ross (15 risultati)

Soft Cover, Staple-bound. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. ht1977 7¼"x9½"; pages 1-70; Soft Pictorial Cover, staple-bound; The binding and pages are clean, tight and square. There is no underlining, highlighting or margin notes. A used copy with normal reading wear. If you order multiple titles, I will combine them in order to reduce postage costs. If you have any questions, contact me before ordering for details. Contains the following: Foreword: Four Torches for Caxton (William Caxton, A Quincentenary Biography of Englands First Printer by George D. Painter); Thomas Jeffersons Visit to England, 1786 by Ross Watson; Louis XIVs Paris: Government and Ceremony by Andrew Trout; China and Russia: The Beginning of Contact by William Gardener; Ferozeshah and the Sikh War, December 1845 by Patrick Turnbull; Decidedly Different: the Seventeenth Century and Africans by Steven R. Smith; Education and the Dissenting Academies by M. D. Stephens and G. W. Roderick; Book Reviews; Letters to the Editors; Notes on Further Reading; Notes on Contributors.

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.

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

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an intriguing exploration of the political and economic forces that have shaped British Columbia's development. The author examines the land policies implemented by the government, focusing on their role in encouraging settlement and agriculture in the province. Through a meticulous analysis of speeches and government reports, the author sheds light on the challenges faced by British Columbia in the early 1900s, including the vastness of its territory, the ruggedness of its landscape, and the need for infrastructure and transportation networks. The book highlights the significant impact of railway construction and port improvements on the province's economic growth and provides insights into the challenges of ensuring equal access to land and resources for all settlers. This book is a valuable contribution to the understanding of the historical foundations of British Columbia's economy and society. It offers a comprehensive examination of the land policies that played a crucial role in shaping the province's development and provides valuable lessons for contemporary policymakers grappling with issues of land use and resource management. 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 delves into the evolution of British Columbia's forest policy, tracing its development and the establishment of conservation measures. The author provides a historical account of the legislation and practices that have shaped forest management in the province, from the early 1900s onward. Through archival research and analysis, the book highlights the efforts of influential figures and the challenges they faced in balancing economic development with environmental sustainability. The author places British Columbia's forest policy within the broader context of conservation movements, exploring the influence of ideas and practices from across North America. The book offers valuable insights into the complexities of forest management and underscores the importance of striking a balance between resource utilization and conservation. Its meticulously researched content will appeal to anyone interested in British Columbia's history, environmental policy, and the sustainable management of natural resources. 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 examines the operations of the Lands Department in the province of British Columbia during the early 20th Century and analyzes the themes, ideas, and reforms proposed and enacted by the author during his tenure in office. The text reviews policies surrounding land ownership, sale, and use, with an emphasis on making British Columbia an attractive destination for intending settlers at a time when its growth was beginning to accelerate due to the development of rail and road connections. The book describes the author's efforts to open up surveyed lands for homestead pre-emption free of charge, improving mapping and information available to settlers, and laying the groundwork for new strategies to improve agriculture and land use such as water conservation and dryland farming. Throughout the book, the author offers insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the development of British Columbia during a time of transition, and his work provides valuable perspective into the competing interests and considerations that shaped the province's land use policies. 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 is a historical account of British Columbiaâs forestry policy. The author examines the evolution of the provinceâs forest management practices from the early days of the lumber industry to the present day, focusing on the tension between economic development and environmental conservation. The book traces the development of the provinceâs forest policy from its beginnings in the late 19th century, when the government was primarily concerned with promoting economic growth through the exploitation of natural resources, to the present day, when the government is increasingly focused on protecting the environment and ensuring the sustainability of the forest industry. The author argues that the provinceâs forest policy has been shaped by a number of factors, including the influence of the lumber industry, the changing values of society, and the development of new scientific knowledge about forest ecology. The book provides a valuable overview of the history of forest policy in British Columbia and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the province as it seeks to balance economic development with environmental protection. 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.

Leatherbound. Condizione: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1912 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 12 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

Leatherbound. Condizione: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1913 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 23 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

Leatherbound. Condizione: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1912 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 32 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

Leatherbound. Condizione: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1913 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 26 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.