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101 pages. Wonderfully illustrated. The first of a two-part series to commemorate the Captain Cook Bicentennial. Includes the following articles: Nootka Sound in James Cook's Pacific World; Spanish Exploration and Settlement of the Northwest Coast in the 18th Century; The Contact Period as Recorded by Indian Oral Tradition; Impressions of Nootka Music; Vanished Companions - the changing relationship of the West Coast People to the Animal World; Plants of the Nootka Sound Indians as recorded by Captain Cook; Linguistic Acculturation on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. A note on Linguistic Orthography. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. Book
101 pages. Generously illustrated. The first of a two-part series to commemorate the Captain Cook Bicentennial. Includes the following articles: Nootka Sound in James Cook's Pacific World; Spanish Exploration and Settlement of the Northwest Coast in the 18th Century; The Contact Period as Recorded by Indian Oral Tradition; Impressions of Nootka Music; Vanished Companions - the changing relationship of the West Coast People to the Animal World; Plants of the Nootka Sound Indians as recorded by Captain Cook; Linguistic Acculturation on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. A note on Linguistic Orthography. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. Book
8vo [23.5 x 16 cm]; 2 volumes complete, xx, 392; xxvi, 627 pp, frontis in each volume with tissue guard, plates from photos and drawings, other illustrations from drawings, 7 maps and charts (most colored, some folding), tables, indexes. original red cloth, gilt spine title lettering, partly unopened, spines a little faded but lettering clear, cover lightly spotted, light foxing on endpaper, else near fine set. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. A massive undertaking by this renowned naturalist. Volume I is on Vanua Levu, Fiji, with a description of its leading physical and geographical characters, including volcanic, hot springs, magnetic rocks, coral, etc; volume II is on plant dispersal, the latter being a detailed and pioneering study on the movement and drift of seeds and fruit in the tropics and across the Pacific. An important work and major contribution.
14 pages, plus a fold-out map, measuring 8.5 x 14 inches (22 x 36cm). Original condition with blue wrappers, titles to front, and containing all the ads. Minor unobtrusive foxing to bottom margin of the map, otherwise this is a complete issue, seldom found in such good and original condition. A most exciting narrative in which the author discusses possible origin of the island's inhabitants, recounts evidence of cannibalism - communicated to him by a local tribesman and bartering with a tomahawk-bearing native. He further speculates on the reasons for deserted villages, and describes coconut groves, volcanic features, and a devastating eruption in 1878. A captivating report of an expedition to Papua New Guinea, the Duke of York Islands, and some of the lesser islands, accompanied by a fold-out map of the north-east portion of New Britain.
A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. 10 3/4"w x 8 3/8"h. 168 pages. Many b&w illustrations and photographs.
FRANCE-EMPIRE. 1970. In-8 Carré. Relié, Jaquette. Bon état. Couv. convenable. Dos satisfaisant. Intérieur frais. 594 pages - nombreuses planches en noir et blanc Jaquette en bon etat -
66 pages. Loaded with black and white photos plus supporting text. Heavy external wear. Has been folded in half. A worthy reading copy. Book
Carta geografica, racchiusa in decoartiva cornice, raffigurante l'oceano Pacifico utilizzando la proiezione cilindrica di Mercatore. In alto al centro, il titolo si trova inscritto in semplice riquadro con indicazione dei segni convenzionali utilizzati per indicare le tratte aeree, le linee ferroviarie, i principali prodotti esportati dai differenti paesi, le rotte oceaniche, i confini di stato e le capitali degli stati o delle colonie. Al centro una semplice e decorativa rosa dei venti, mentre lungo il margine inferiore si trovano sei spot circolari in sono raffigurati in particolare: Singapore, Hong-Kong, Manila, Vladivostok, Tokyo e le Isole Hawai.Particolarmente interessante è la raffigurazione della sezione nord-orientale della Cina ed in particolare delle attuali province di Jilin, Liaoning e Heilongjiang.Pieghe editoriali ed alcuni vecchi restauri alle pieghe che non compromettono il buono stato di conservazione generale e l'ottima fruibilità della carta stessa.
Boards with light rubbing to extremities and with minute tears to bottom spine; 32 plates from watercolors by several artists. Including detailed fold out map at rear ; Peeps At Many Lands; 8vo; 204 pages
(Codice VI/0224) Bella carta geografica finemente incisa in rame e acquerellata, proviene da una copia scompleta dell'ATLANTE GEOGRAFICO UNIVERSALE. Dimensione dell'incisione: cm 18,5x25 ca. più margini bianchi. Viene spedita con una riproduzione del frontespizio dell'atlante stesso. Bella e decorativa, ottima conservazione, adatta ad essere inquadrata. ~~~ SPEDIZIONE IN ITALIA SEMPRE TRACCIATA
London, Hamlyn 1970, 159pp. With 71 ills.in colour, cart.cover with dustwrapper
Brussel, Meddens, 1978, 198pp.geïll., gecart.band + stofwikkel
Milano, 1942, stralcio con copertina posticcia muta, pp. 413/418 con una cartina. - !! ATTENZIONE !!: Con il termine estratto (o stralcio) intendiamo riferirci ad un fascicolo contenente un articolo di rivista, sia che esso sia stato stampato a parte utilizzando la stessa composizione sia che provenga direttamente da una rivista. Le pagine sono indicate come "da/a", ad esempio: 229/231 significa che il testo è composto da tre pagine. Quando la rivista di provenienza non viene indicata é perchè ci è sconosciuta. - !! ATTENTION !!: : NOT A BOOK : “estratto” or “stralcio” means simply a few pages, original nonetheless, printed in a magazine. Pages are indicated as in "from” “to", for example: 229/231 means the text comprises three pages (229, 230 and 231). If the magazine that contained the pages is not mentioned, it is because it is unknown to us.
In 8°, t.t. edit. ill . con sovrac. ill., pp. 428,(4), con num. fot. b.n. e col. in tavv. f.t.; copia molto buona. (spedizione standard SEMPRE tracciata con raccomandata-piego di libri, eventuale FATTURA da richiedere all'ordine)
291 pages including index and 11 pages of colour photographic plates. Abundantly illustrated in black and white. In an easy and conversational style describes the origin, physical characteristics, and nature of the forces that act within and upon the eastern Pacific Ocean. Describes the origin, shape, and structure of the ocean floor as well as the development of coastlines and beaches. Carefully explains the complex movements of water masses, first in general terms and then specifically with regard to the various coastal regions of British Columbia. Describes the seasonal variations in salinity and temperature and, in a remarkably lucid manner, the complex interaction of planetary body forces which result in the variability of tides. Many of his own experiences as well as those of his colleagues are used to illustrate some of the more spectacular effects of water mass motions, such as the tidal rips in the northern Strait of Georgia, internal gravity waves in Knight Inlet, and the unique tidal whirlpools in Gilford Passage. These and many other aspects of coastal oceanography are presented in such a way that the excitement of the author for the nature of his work is transferred to the reader.... This book should have wide appeal. Not only is it suitable for scientists and their students, but should become a standard reference to be found in the libraries of commercial vessels as well as in the collections of yachtsmen. Although the author has no pretensions as to its evangelical significance, he has, with this book, made an outstanding contribution to the enjoyment of the coastal waters of British Columbia." - from Foreward by C.J. Yorath, Geological Survey of Canada. Chapters include: Historical Setting; The Coast Today; Tides and Tidal Streams; Secondary Currents; Upwelling - Bringing Cold Water to the Surface; Nature of Ocean Waves; Generation of Wind Waves; Shallow-Water Waves; Tsunamis (Tidal Waves); Strait of Georgia; Juan de Fuca Strait; Johnstone Strait Region; Deep-Sea Region; Northern Shelf Region. Clean and unmarked but for gift greetings inside front cover. Light wear externally. Nice tight and square copy. Book
Carta geografica dell'Oceania tratta dal "L'Univers. Atlas Classique Et Universel De Geographie Ancienne Et Moderne". Dresse Par M. Monin, Membre de la Societe de geographie, et M. Fremin, Geographe du Depot de la guerre … Paris. Armand Aubree, Edteur, Rue De Vaugirard, 17. 1837. Uncolored engraved map. Relief shown by hachures. Rivers shown. Insets for southeastern Australia and southwestern Australia. Inset table showing the nomenclature for the principal islands in the South Pacific. Taken from 'Univers. Atlas Classique Et Universel De Geographie Ancienne Et Moderne. Dresse Par M. Monin, Membre de la Societe de geographie, et M. Fremin, Geographe du Depot de la guerre ... Paris. Armand Aubree, Edteur, Rue De Vaugirard, 17. 1837.
Rara carta dell'Oceania tratta da "Atlas Universel " edita a Parigi e pubblicata del Dufour. Bella coloritura coeva. Scarce map of Oceana and the Pacific Ocean, from Dufour's Atlas Universel. Centered on Hawaii. Includes ocean currents and other details. Inset maps of New Caledonia, Tahiti, and the Marquesas.This is an impressive 1860 elephant folio map of Australia, New Zealand, Polynesia and the Pacific Ocean by A. H. Dufour. It covers from Burma (Myanmar) east as far as Chile and from Japan south to New Zealand. Although the interiors of the continents remain blank, the coastal regions are highly detailed. Numerous islands of Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia are noted. Five insets are features along the bottom border of the map. These include an inset of New South Wales, Australia, showing gold locations, New Caledonia, Martinique Island, Tahiti and the Gambier Archipelago.The map shows extraordinary detail throughout noting European possessions in Australia and southeast Asia, cities, islands, rivers, lakes, mountains, oceans and ocean currents, sea routes of explorers and a host of other geographical, topographical and physical features. Rumsey 5020.044.
Neatly signed, without inscription, by William O. Douglas upon half-title page. Stated first edition. xiv, 338 pages. Glossary. Map endpapers. Black and white photographic frontis portrait of author. "A book of personal adventure and discovery. An account of the way Douglas - and other men - found a richer life in the rugged mountains of the Pacific Northwest where a man can 'find deep solitude and, under conditions of grandeur that are startling, he can come to know both himself and God'". - from dust jacket. Douglas was nominated to the U.S. Supreme court by FDR and served the longest term in its history, 1939-1975. Average wear to unmarked book. Binding sound. Above-average wear to dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. Includes two detailed newsclippings circa 1930s about Walla Walla pioneer George T. Welch. Also included is a 1969 newsclipping in which Douglas explains how and why a man changes when he becomes a member of the Supreme Court. Book
trad. di Tiziana Bassi cartone edit. ill.
Edizione fuori commercio. La battaglia di Okinawa fu per gli americani il coronamento di quasi quattro anni di guerra nel Pacifico. Per i giapponesi fu l'ultima battaglia prima dell'invasione della madre patria.
8vo., First Edition, with illustrated title-spread and numerous photographs and maps in the text; blue cloth, backstrip lettered in silver, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Enser, p.167.
2 vols., 8vo., First Edition, with portrait frontispieces, numerous plates and maps (a number folding), neat uniform signature on front free endpapers; navy cloth, gilt backs, a near fine set in unclipped dustwrapper. Marder's final work (sadly, he died as it went to press). The second volume is co-authored by Mark Jacobsen and John Horsfield. SCARCE AS A SET, ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION. Enser, p.197; Law, 0055.
Features: Bloodiest Miles on the Union Pacific - The Indians Nearly Stopped Construction of the Railroadi; Barney Riggs - Man of Violence - he was sent to prison for killing one man and turned loose for killing two!; Butch Cassidy Didn't Do It - The Winnemucca Bank Robbery; Black Widow of Kansas - Nellie Benthusen-Bailey-Reece; Frontier Heartbreak - the story of Darius Athorp and his wife, Harriet - separated forever; Muscatel and a Mule; Mustangs (wild horses) on the Gila River; Last of the Lednhi; Terror in the Night - Bald Knobbers; Sourdough from the Old West - with recipes; Masterton's Militia - a short career for Bat's Brother; Jim White - Boss Hunter; The Christmas Kiss. Average wear. Unmarked. Sound copy. Magazine
Features: Back there in the time of the French - a tale of lost treasure, hope, love, international doublecross, and finally death - Emperor Maxmillian; Indian Raid on the Union Pacific - the work crew was grading a longer road than they knew; Freighting in to Deadwood, Black Hills; I Knew Quanah Parker; Curly Bill Brocius - Arizona Outlaw; Nellie Cashman - 'Angel of the Mining Camps'; Ball of Fire - Nebraska homesteaders had an unwritten law that no man dared break - prairie fires; A Mountain Man 'Writes a Book' - Jim Beckworth; Rekindling Camp Fires - The Exploits of Ben Arnold (Connor) - Conclusion; and more. Average wear. Few markings on pages 54-55. Sound copy. Magazine
