Riviera nature notes (67 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. "The spread of the towns, the disforesting of the hills, and other causes are conspiring to destroy many of the conditions which made the Riviera of former days so happy a resort for the lovers of Nature. But there will always be much to observe and much to study in so favoured a region." Quirky, erudite and eminently readable, the fifty-four essays comprising Riviera Nature Notes give an astonishingly clear picture of plant and animal life in the South of France at the turn of the twentieth century--not to mention a fascinating insight into the social mores of the time. A hundred years later the book is as fresh, topical and inviting as when it was first published. Preferring to remain anonymous as a naturalist, not only out of modesty but to guard the integrity of his liturgical writings, its clergyman author speaks of olives and pines, myrtles and figs, mosquitoes and rare butterflies--to name but a few of his subjects--with such passion and verve as to bring the land from the Ligurian coastline to the Maritime Alps vividly alive. Published first at the expense of Sir Thomas Hanbury, master of the famed gardens at La Mortola, Italy and benefactor of the Royal Horticultural Society's sixty-acre estate at Wisley, a second edition incorporated photographs taken by the temperamental and extravagant heiress Ellen Wilmot, in many ways a greater figure in the plant world than her close contemporary Gertrude Jekyll. Our anonymous author moved in the best horticultural and botanical circles, wore his learning lightly, and unusually for the time, spoke to the common man and the general reader on equal terms. With an engaging, sometimes acerbic, always entertaining and informative voice speaking effortlessly across the years, he will once again garner admirers among nature lovers, gardeners and travellers alike.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Has somne light general reading/shelfwear - otherwise, this is a clean, tight copy. Dispatch within 24hrs from the UK. Book.

Zustand: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Zustand: New.

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Decorative Cloth. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Second Edition. Decorative Cloth. Good/No Jacket. Second Edition. 6x9. 404 pages, w/31 plates an 93 illust. A beautiful decorative cover. Subtitle: A popular account of the more conspicuous plants and animals of the Riviera and the Maritime Alps. Cover shows some shelf wear at corners and edges. Interior is unmarked, tight and clean. A just good copy overall - not a collector's copy.…

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1200grams, ISBN.…

Zustand: New. pp. 480.

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

Zustand: New.

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

Zustand: New.

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Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Second Edition. pp. xv, 402; frontispiece plate, 31 b/w plates, 93 text figures. Publisher's hardback binding of blue decorated cloth with gilt lettering; very good with gilt remaining bright, a little general wear with rubbing to joints and extremities. Top edge gilt. Contents clean and tight, original end papers slightly spotted, no inscriptions. A very good copy. Size: Large 8vo. Book. …

Zustand: New. In English.

Cloth. Zustand: Good. First Edition. First edition. Illustrated, small octavo, pp xx, 373, iii, slightly used and age-toned internally, front hinge cracking but no weakness, original blind-stamped black cloth, lettered in gilt on the upper cover, very slightly worn and scuffed, the rear cover a little marked.…

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. not known. Tight Firm Clean Copy - Edition Not Known Of 1898 - No Signatures, Inscriptions Or Notations Discovered. Illustrated. Nick Missing From Top Edge Of Pastedown And Starting To Split At Front. Black Cloth Hard Cover With Gold Gilt Titles On Spine And Front - Slight Wear.…

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Illustrated, small octavo, pp xx, 373, iii, very slightly used internally, original blind-stamped black cloth, lettered in gilt on the upper cover, very slightly worn. [With the bookplate of the botanist Alan Leslie].

Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Hardback copy in black cloth boards with gold gilt lettering to front and spine, 373pp. B/w frontispiece, full page b/w illustrations throughout. Floral endpapers. Not library copy, ink inscriptions to reverse endpapers, bottom corner of ffep clipped. (43/2).

Pictorial Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. Second edition. Second edition, well illustrated, octavo, pp xvi, 402, (i), top edge gilt, the other edges gently uncut, endpapers unevenly marked, otherwise very clean internally, pictorial decorated cloth, very slightly rubbed, a good copy. [A work of great charm and interest.].…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: 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 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. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the natural history of the Riviera, spanning from the maritime Alps to the coast of Liguria. First published in 1903, this remarkable book remains an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the region's spectacular scenery and the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit it. In this volume, the author takes the reader on a journey through time and terrain, exploring everything from the geological origins of the Riviera to its rich and varied plant and animal life. With a keen eye for detail, the author captures the essence of this enchanting region, introducing the reader to its unique blend of Mediterranean and Alpine habitats and showcasing the remarkable adaptations that have allowed its many species to flourish. 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.…