Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1331747228 ISBN 13: 9781331747222
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating glimpse into the world of 19th century travel, as experienced through the insightful and vivid journal entries of a pioneering female adventurer. The author's spirited and humorous observations transport the reader alongside her on a series of expeditions through Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. From the rugged Pyrenees to the sun-drenched shores of Spain, the author documents her experiences with a keen eye for detail, capturing the unique cultural tapestry of each destination, as well as the challenges and rewards of traversing landscapes that were far less accessible than they are today. The book, however, is not simply a travelogue. Through her vivid descriptions of architecture, art, and local customs, the author reveals a deeper engagement with the places she visits. Her observations on the social dynamics of the era, particularly as they relate to gender, offer a valuable window into the life of a woman venturing beyond the confines of Victorian society. The book ultimately serves as a testament to the transformative power of travel and the enduring impact of a truly independent spirit. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1331747228 ISBN 13: 9781331747222
Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1331747228 ISBN 13: 9781331747222
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0266615376 ISBN 13: 9780266615378
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HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0266615376 ISBN 13: 9780266615378
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HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Verlag: Macmillan & Co., 1893, 1893
Anbieter: Dial-A-Book, NARRABEEN, NSW, Australien
8vo. hardcover. 316pp. Three b/w plates including frontis. Fair, hinges cracked, light toning to page edges, spine slanted, bookplate on front pastedown, some flecking to cover. Cover corners bumped. Owner's inscription verso fep. Owner's name on top edge.
Verlag: London, Macmillan and Co. 1892., 1892
Anbieter: Antiquariat Burgverlag, Wien, Österreich
Erstausgabe
2 vols. Mischauflage: Bd. 1 in erster Auflage, Bd. 2 in zweiter Auflage. 8°.VIII, 351 S.;1 Bl., 343 S. mit zus. 3 Taf. nach Photographien, dav. zwei als Frontisp. Grüne OLn.-Bde. mit goldgeprägtem Rückentitel u. Deckel-Ill. Deckel etwas fleckig bzw. berieben, Ecken leicht bestoßen. Innen vereinzelt stockfleckig, Vorsatzpapier an den Gelenken etwas aufgeplatzt. Mischauflage mit dem ersten Band in Erstausgabe, der in zweiter Auflage vorliegende zweite Band erschien nur zwei Monate nach der Erstausgabe. Janet Catherine Symonds gab die Autobiographie ihrer Schwester Marianne North (1830-1890), einer bedeutenden Pflanzenmalerin des 19. Jahrhunderts, posthum heraus. Im Vorwort schreibt sie: "My sister was no botanist in the technical sense of the term: her feeling for plants in their beautiful living personality was more like that which we all have for human friends. She could never bear to see flowers uselessly gathered - their harmless lives distroyed." (VI). Marianne North unternahm zahlreiche Reise u. a. nach Brasilien, Indien, Sri Lanka, Indonesien, Australien und Südafrika. Heute befinden sich Teile ihrer Werke in der "Marianne North Gallery" in den "Royal Botanic Gardens Kew". Gewicht in Gramm: 2000.
Verlag: Taylor and Francis, 2006
ISBN 10: 4861660262 ISBN 13: 9784861660269
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Verlag: Taylor & Francis Group, 2006
ISBN 10: 4861660262 ISBN 13: 9784861660269
Anbieter: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Deutschland
Zustand: New.
Verlag: Routledge, 2006
ISBN 10: 4861660262 ISBN 13: 9784861660269
Anbieter: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 9.06x6.93x4.25 inches. In Stock.
Verlag: Taylor and Francis, 2006
ISBN 10: 4861660262 ISBN 13: 9784861660269
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