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2006009455St. Catharines ON: Vanwell Publishing Ltd. / Looking Back Press 2006. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. SIGNED BY MARC BOILEAU on title page; Clean tight unmarked; absolute minimal wear; appears unread; Soon after Confederation a new skyscraper began to compete for exposure with the spires cisterns and silos in the rural skylines of Canada. The monumental federal building complete with a tower and clock emerged. This book documents a national trend in Towers of Time architectural styles. The construction of public buildings is invariably charged with politics and few of these buildings were constructed without some controversy. From the details of the Twisted Sisters of Arnprior and Napanee or the Spirits of Galt and Guelph's Dwarf to the Stone of Triplets of Deseronto Midland and Whitby in Towers of Time you will find anecdotes of the debates the local contractors and builders construction follies and tales of timepiece intrigue and destruction. <br/> <br/> Vanwell Publishing Ltd. / Looking Back Press paperback
2024x-3031230604Springer Nature 2024. Paperback. New. 283 pages. 9.25x6.10x0.79 inches. Springer Nature paperback
2023x-3031230574Springer 2023. Hardcover. New. 283 pages. 9.25x6.10x0.75 inches. Springer hardcover
2019890<p>Starch Work Done by Experts: Chinese Laundries in Aotearoa New Zealand by Joanna Boileau. <br />VERY SCARCE.</p><p>Publisher: Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust 2019 First Edition.</p><p>Very good hardback with jacket. No owner inscriptions bindings firm bumping to spine ends and corners pages excellent.<br />Jacket has creasing to spine ends and corners.<br />386 pages illustrated.</p><p>Chinese laundries first opened in the 1880s and were an integral part of New Zealand's social fabric until at least the 1950s. How did they develop in towns from Southland to the far north before slowly disappearing after the 1940s Who ran them and how did they fit into their communities Starch Work by Experts: Chinese Laundries in Aotearoa New Zealand tells the story of the laundrymen their families and customers. Hand laundries were one of four main occupations for early Chinese settlers along with mining market gardening and storekeeping. They provided a low-cost stepping stone to a new life through hard work skill and long hours. This book counters the stereotype of Chinese laundry work as menial and unskilled. While Chinese laundries were humble establishments Chinese laundrymen and women were experts in starching particularly men's shirts and detachable collars. Blending documentary research personal stories and fascinating images Starch Work by Experts goes beyond the grille to step inside the world of steaming coppers hissing irons and perfectly starched collars.</p><p>ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK.</p><p>All books are sent with free courier postage within New Zealand.</p><p>HEAVY BOOK THAT WILL REQUIRE EXTRA SHIPPING COSTS OUTSIDE OF NEW ZEALAND.</p> Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust hardcover
2008USD_9781402085277Springer 2008. 1st. Hardcover. UsedLikeNew/UsedLikeNew. Springer hardcover
2008x-1402085273Springer Verlag 2008. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 298 pages. 9.75x6.50x0.50 inches. Springer Verlag hardcover
2008AME_9781402085277Springer 2008. 1st. Hardcover. New/New. Springer hardcover
2008DBS-9781402085277Springer 2008. 1st. New. Springer unknown
2008DBS-9781402085277Springer 2008. 1st. New. Springer unknown
20121-3642635547Springer 2012. Paperback. New. reprint edition. 444 pages. 10.50x7.50x1.25 inches. Springer paperback
2016x-3319423509Springer Verlag 2016. Paperback. New. 152 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. Springer Verlag paperback
2012Q-193518234XManning Publications 2012-10-08. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Manning Publications paperback
2025BIBHB0201655252025. Hardcover. New. About The book: Report on Bootan by Captain R. Boileau Pemberton is a detailed account of Bhutan�s geography politics and society during the early 19th century based on Pemberton�s role as a British political officer and special envoy. The book examines the region�s terrain climate and natural resources alongside observations of local governance customs and interactions with neighboring territories particularly British India and Manipur. Pemberton provides insights into diplomatic negotiations frontier management and the strategic significance of Bhutan. Combining first-hand experience with analytical observation the work serves as an important historical and geographical reference on Bhutan and the surrounding Himalayan regions. About The Author: Robert Boileau Pemberton 1798�1840 was a British army officer political officer and geographer in India. He helped evict the Burmese from Manipur during the First Anglo-Burmese War negotiated the Manipur-Burma boundary �Pemberton�s Line� and surveyed northeastern territories. Pemberton authored Report on the Eastern Frontier of British India 1835 providing a valuable historical reference on northeast India and Burma. Later he served as a special envoy to Bhutan and Agent to the Governor-General in Murshidabad leaving a lasting legacy in military political and geographic documentation. The Title 'Report On Bootan written/authored/edited by Captain R. Boileau Pemberton' published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789374932049 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 215 Pages. The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Bhutan. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: hardcover
2025BIBHB0041946072025. Hardcover. New. About The Book: Report on the Eastern Frontier of British India by Robert Boileau Pemberton 1835 is a comprehensive geographical political and ethnographic study of the northeastern frontier regions of British India including Manipur Assam and bordering areas of Burma. Based on surveys and field observations the report provides detailed accounts of local tribes political boundaries trade routes and British strategic interests. Accompanied by maps and appendices the book served as a vital colonial reference for understanding the complex dynamics of the Indo-Burma frontier during early British expansion. About The Author: Robert Boileau Pemberton 1798�1840 was a British army officer and political agent in British India noted for his role in the First Anglo-Burmese War and in defining the Manipur-Burma boundary known as ""Pemberton�s Line."" He played a key role in evicting the Burmese from Manipur and later served as commissioner and envoy to Bhutan. A distinguished geographer he authored Report on the Eastern Frontier of British India 1835 a foundational source on Northeast India and Burma's early colonial-era geography and politics. The Title 'Report On The Eastern Frontier Of British India: With An Appendix And Maps written/authored/edited by R. Boileau Pemberton' published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789373162058 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 388 Pages. The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is India. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: hardcover
2020x-0367185393Taylor & Francis 2020. Hardcover. New. 367 pages. 9.25x6.50x1.00 inches. Taylor & Francis hardcover
2020x-0367185431Taylor & Francis 2020. Paperback. New. 296 pages. 9.21x6.14x0.98 inches. Taylor & Francis paperback
2023Gyan-9788121280037Gyan Publishing House 2023. Paperback. New. 21.59 x 27.94 x 2.639. English Gyan Publishing House paperback
2023Gyan-9788121280044Gyan Publishing House 2023. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 28.94 x 3.77. English Gyan Publishing House hardcover
2023Gyan-9788121280037Gyan Publishing House 2023. Paperback. New. 21.59 x 27.94 x 2.639. English Gyan Publishing House paperback
2023Gyan-9788121280044Gyan Publishing House 2023. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 28.94 x 3.77. English Gyan Publishing House hardcover
2023BIBHB0196695772023. Hardcover. New. About The Book: In this book the author unfolds a ""Personal Narrative recounting a Journey Across the Western Territories of Rajwara in 1835."" This vivid account traverses through locales such as Beekaner Jesulmer and Jodhpoor chronicling the arduous passage through the Great Desert and a brief sojourn by the Indus and Buhawulpoor. Complementing the narrative the book incorporates a diverse array of tables and memoranda that delve into statistical philological and geographical facets ensuring readers embark on a comprehensive exploration of the journey's multifaceted and enriching content. About The Author: Lieutenant Alexander Henry Edmonstone Boileau 1807-1862 was born in 1807 the son of Thomas Boileau and Leah Jessop. He embarked on a career in the Indian Army eventually rising to the rank of Major General. In a significant capacity he served as the First Assistant in the renowned Great Trigonometrical Survey making him an indispensable member of the esteemed Bengali Engineers BENQAI team during his tenure. His literary contributions include works such as ""Memorandum for Reorganizing the Indian Army in 1858"" and ""Personal Narrative of a Tour through the Western States of Rajwara in 1835."" This narrative chronicles his journey through regions like Beekaner Jesulmer and Jodhpoor detailing the challenging crossing of the Great Desert and offering valuable insights from his brief visit to the Indus and Buhawulpoor in 1837. The Title 'Personal Narrative of a Tour through the Western States of Rajwara in 1835 Comprising Beekaner Jesulmer and Jodhpoor with the Passage of the Great Desert and a Brief Visit to the Indus and to Buhawulpoor written/authored/edited by A. H. E. Boileau' published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121280044 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 377 Pages. The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol: hardcover
