travellers oracle maxims locomotion di kitchiner william (62 risultati)

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Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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

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

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Softcover. Condizione: Très bon. Tome 2. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Volume 2. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. 887.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. Two-vol set (1827). Three-quarter leather with marbled endpapers and page edges. Hinges have been repaired, but one has broken again on vol. I. Text clean, unmarked, with very little foxing. A gift inscription inside vol. I. Exterior quite worn, in particular the leather on both spines. A great set to rebind or repair. Vol. I details various ways of and expenses associated with traveling; vol. II deals mainly with horses. "John Jervis, an old coachman." Reliable customer service. Photos available. We ship daily. Expedited shipping available! (Heavy books & sets may require extra shipping charges.).

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of travel during a bygone era. Packed with practical advice and insightful observations, it guides readers through the challenges and opportunities of journeying in a time before modern conveniences. The author, a seasoned traveler, addresses a wide range of topics, from choosing the right traveling companions and packing essentials to navigating unfamiliar landscapes and cultures. The text delves into the importance of planning and preparation, emphasizing the need for accurate maps, language skills, and a curious mind. Beyond practicalities, the book explores the transformative potential of travel, highlighting its ability to broaden perspectives, challenge assumptions, and foster personal growth. It encourages readers to embrace new experiences with an open mind and a generous spirit, reminding them that the true value of travel lies not in material possessions but in the richness of human connection and the pursuit of knowledge. Ultimately, this book serves as a timeless reminder that the joys and challenges of travel are universal, transcending the boundaries of time and place. Its insights into human nature and the art of exploration continue to resonate with readers today, offering valuable lessons for anyone seeking to venture beyond the familiar and embark on their own journey of discovery. 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 offers a comprehensive guide to the world of horse-drawn carriages in the early 19th century. The author, a keen observer of the social scene, delves into the practicalities of carriage ownership, providing detailed estimates of expenses and insightful advice on everything from purchasing horses and carriages to the art of managing coachmen. From the intricacies of carriage construction to the nuances of hiring horses, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of transportation before the advent of the automobile. The author's keen eye for detail and his practical approach to the subject matter make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the social and economic realities of 19th-century carriage keeping. This book serves as a practical guide for aspiring carriage owners, offering valuable insight into the hidden costs and considerations that underpinned the seemingly luxurious world of horse-drawn transport. 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.

Gebunden. Condizione: New. KlappentextThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original w.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

hardcover. Condizione: New. New. Ships from Multiple Locations. book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. 2 volumes, First edition, original boards, , edges rubbed, uncut, , top margin of first few pages, repaired, ppviii 264pp, viii + 336 +1pp advert, , clean copies.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Two volumes rebound as one in half-leather, viii + 264 + viii + 336pp, each with title page and index. Sheet music present as called for. Covers very good, rubbed with a little loss. Binding secure. Pages fine with some spotting. Provenance - bookplate of William Henry (W.H.) Duignan (1824-1914), Rushall Hall, to front pastedown. Duignan was an antiquarian, writer, historian, and politician. He was known as "the man on the tricycle", on which he would be seen in his travels around Britain and Ireland, often accompanied by businessman and writer William Henry Robinson. There is a note by Duignan to the ffep.

Hardcover. Bound in 3/4 brown leather and color paper boards, 5 raised bands on spine with gilt lettering and tooling; top edge gilt; color end papers; viii, 264 pp with unpaginated pieces of music. This is Part 1 of a 2 part set only. pt. I. Comprising estimates of the expenses of travelling on foot--on horseback--in stages--in post chaises--and in private carriages with seven songs, for one, two, and three voices, composed by W. Kitchiner. Music for Part 1 consists of: 1. A Father's Advice to His son. 2. An Universal Prayer. 3. The English Grace. 4. Fill the Goblet Again. 5. (numbered 6 in the book) Gather Your Rose-Buds (and pagination is incorrect for this one). 6. All Hail, Britannia. 7. The Universal Toast. VG (binding is tight and pages are lightly age toned but otherwise clean.).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Viii+264 pages and the advert leaf at rear, part 1 only but complete with own index, advertisement leaf after title, with 7 double page pieces of music for 1,2, & 3 voices. The work contains advice for apparel, companions, servants, health, feet preservation, How to eat and drink, Medicine chests, sending packages, beds, defence, expenses, stage coach and inn costs, town and country traditions, contraband luggage, Hints for ALPINE Tourists! Letters of credit, directions for making Warm-Heart (a cocktail to revive the spirits), Hobgoblin dramas of Germany, etc & then the music for the traveller, passages on music and toasts of our country set to music! Original paper boards and paper spine, worn and handled, pages uncut and all hand made rag paper used, a few pages with some light foxing, but all tight very good internally, the spine has some loss at top edge and corners worn, however this is an unsophisticated copy with no restoration, so despite the wear a VG copy overall. Small octavo. 1827. *Author wrote "The Cook's Oracle" in 1822 and this book is apparently "a very amusing read and better than a novel". The 2nd part by John Jervis a coachman deals with the management of coaches and horses in the main, so this does handle as a complete single volume. NOTE** The author has the fine distinction of creating or inventing "the potato chip" (For Americans French Fries) and was a most congenial host and friend also an inventor of optical instruments a an aside, well regarded both here and in the USA in the 19th century.