John vandeleur (35 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. 'The author has done a quite outstanding job of editing and footnoting this rare memoir .this will be of genuine interest to the Peninsular War historian or enthusiast.' Philip Haythornthwaite John Vandeleur's letters home to his parents are a lively and engaging account of active service during the Napoleonic Wars, recounting everything from day-to-day life on campaign to the experience of pitched battle at Vitoria and Waterloo. As first a light infantryman and then a light cavalryman, Vandeleur was frequently on the outposts of Wellington's forces, in frequent contact with the French and often obliged to live a rough-and-ready lifestyle as a result. The conditions that he endured, and the camaraderie that sustained him, are vividly recounted in this fascinating collection - previously only available in an extremely rare private publication over a century ago. Enhanced with contemporary documents, and with expert editing and commentary by Andrew Bamford, this is an outstanding contribution to our understanding of the Peninsular War and the Waterloo campaign.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

hardcover. Zustand: New. New item in gift quality condition. 99% of orders arrive in 4-10 days. Discounted shipping on multiple books.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. 'The author has done a quite outstanding job of editing and footnoting this rare memoir .this will be of genuine interest to the Peninsular War historian or enthusiast.' Philip Haythornthwaite John Vandeleur's letters home to his parents are a lively and engaging account of active service during the Napoleonic Wars, recounting everything from day-to-day life on campaign to the experience of pitched battle at Vitoria and Waterloo. As first a light infantryman and then a light cavalryman, Vandeleur was frequently on the outposts of Wellington's forces, in frequent contact with the French and often obliged to live a rough-and-ready lifestyle as a result. The conditions that he endured, and the camaraderie that sustained him, are vividly recounted in this fascinating collection - previously only available in an extremely rare private publication over a century ago. Enhanced with contemporary documents, and with expert editing and commentary by Andrew Bamford, this is an outstanding contribution to our understanding of the Peninsular War and the Waterloo campaign.…

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: New. This collection of letters previously only available in an extremely rare private publication released over a century ago gives a fascinating first-hand account of life on campaign and of the experience of battle. Num Pages: 224 pages, 16 pages of b/w plates. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; BJ; HBJD; HBLL; HBWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 242 x 28. Weight in Grams: 516. 2015. Hardcover. . . . . …

Zustand: New. This collection of letters previously only available in an extremely rare private publication released over a century ago gives a fascinating first-hand account of life on campaign and of the experience of battle. Num Pages: 224 pages, 16 pages of b/w plates. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; BJ; HBJD; HBLL; HBWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 242 x 28. Weight in Grams: 516. 2015. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Zustand: New.

New edition. 8vo. xiv + 210pp. B/w. illustrations, 3 maps. Very good in original boards and pictorial beige d/w. lettered in black and white. ISBN 1848327749 US$10.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Hardback; very good in scratched dustjacket.; The author served in the Peninsular War and at Waterloo, successively in the 71st Highland Light Infantry, 12th Light Dragoons, and as an aide to his relative, Major General John Ormsby Vandeleur. Maps & illustrations. Edited, with notes by Andrew Bamford.; 210 pages.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. viii, 286 p., [16] leaves of plates : ill. ; 23 cm. ; ISBN: 0241891892; 9780241891896 LCCN: 75-329171 ; LC: CT9990; Dewey: 920/.0415 ; OCLC: 1952718 ; brown cloth ; no dustjacket ; Contents : Familiars -- Hermits and ascetics -- Miracle workers, Rhymers, Witches, Giants and Oddities -- John Perrot -- John Asgill and Dean Swift -- Frederick Hervey, Bishop of Derry -- Philip Skleton and other men of God -- Spenders and spongers -- Men of violence -- George Robert Fitzgerald -- Scholars -- Richard Pokrich -- The Stratfords and the Kings -- Buck Whaley and Tiger ROche --- Court circles -- Lord Massereene -- Amanda Ros -- Folly and death and Adolphus Cooke -- Selected books -- Index ; also includes oddities such as Crazy Crow, Richard Crosbie, Harry Badger, Eleanor Butler, Sarah Ponsonby, Charles Byrne, Countess of Desmond, Thomas Dermody, Charles Maturin, Richard Kirwan, Jackie Barrett, Valentine Greatrakes, and Colonel Hanger ; "This is a 'rare gallery of human curiosities'" - William Trevor. ; "A delightful excursion into the bizarre, colorful, and extravagant lives of Irish eccentrics, saints, scholars, bucks and hellrakes, duellists, abductors, rhymers, and miracle-makers." ; "Peter Somerville-Large is the author of "Cappaghglass," shortlisted for the Ewart-Biggs Prize." ; FINE. Book. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Gain valuable insights into military leadership with this influential guide by John Ormsby Vandeleur. Focusing on the specific duties of commanding officers in the field, this book is a must-read for anyone in leadership positions.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 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.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.…

Zustand: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xiv), 210 pp with monochrome plates and maps throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. WELLINGTON, Duke of (1769-1852). …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Gain valuable insights into military leadership with this influential guide by John Ormsby Vandeleur. Focusing on the specific duties of commanding officers in the field, this book is a must-read for anyone in leadership positions.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 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.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.…

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Full leather hardback professionally rebacked preserving original boards, gilt decorated spine and crimson label. Generally rubbed, corners worn, but firm and square and showing well. Contents clean and tidy, no pen-marks, just age toned and showing a small former owner stamp to the lower right corner of the half-title. No other stamps, marks or labels. Size: 8vo (225mm x 145mm); collation: pp. [i]-vi, [1] leaf, [1]-138, complete with 3 folded leaves of plates. Thus a very scarce book in very good condition.…

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback / softback. Zustand: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

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Zustand: As New. 1828. Disbound. 17 pp folio stitched as issued. Includes port by port account of the catches. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: As New. 1828. Disbound. 17 pp folio stitched as issued. Includes port by port account of the catches. . . . .

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