Gill, Capt William; Yule, Col HenryBiblio.com
12 701 résultats
1880réf. R10GLTGRN289London: John Murray London 1880. Hardbacks rebound with recent quarter green cloth gilt titles to spines. New end-papers. 2 volume set. 420pp; 11pp 453pp. Complete with all maps and plates as called for. 1st edition 1880. Ex-Cambridge Union Society copy with stamp to title page and the last page in each volume. Binding slightly marked and worn. Many archival tape repairs to back of folding map at rear of volume 1. Some lower corners of last few pages in the first volume scuffed. No publisher ads to rear of volume 2. Half of frontis and title page in the second volume waterstained but otherwise generally clean. Scarce. A heavy set additional postage may be required for orders outside the UK. r10. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Good. John Murray, London Hardcover
2026réf. LRB25032710Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 540 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1880. This classic travel narrative recounts William John Gill's journey through China Eastern Tibet and Burma. The book includes detailed illustrations and ten maps based on original surveys providing valuable insights into the geography and cultures of these regions during the late 19th century. A significant work for historians and travelers interested in Asian exploration. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2010réf. 1378585Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2010. Reprint. Softcover. Octavo 420 pages. In Good plus condition. Yellow and blue spine with blue and yellow text. Covers have slight tearing to front cover slight creasing to spine scratching to both covers and mild shelf and edge wear. Textblock has light staining to edges. Shelved ND-E. 1378585. FP New Rockville Stock. Cambridge University Press unknown
réf. 1108019544.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
réf. 0548184372.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
réf. 1143235509.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
réf. 1163121258.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
réf. 1241238138.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
réf. 1430486929.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
réf. 3742836153.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
réf. 3742836161.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
réf. 1016410085.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
réf. 1016418922.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
réf. 9353923190.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
réf. 1108019536.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1880réf. 157305London: John Murray 1880. Deluxe presentation copy inscribed to the author's sister and ardent supporter Rare publisher's deluxe edition presentation copy of this classic travel narrative touchingly inscribed on the first blank of volume one "Fanny Gill with the best love of her brother William Gill". In 1883 following Gill's premature death in Sinai Frances "Fanny" Gill 1842-1930 was the driving force behind the creation of the RGS's Gill medal and John Murray's publication of a condensed memorial edition of the text. Captain William Gill 1843-1882 who served with the Royal Engineers between 1864 and 1876 was inspired to explore the relatively unknown Chinese hinterland by the earlier travels of Thomas Blakiston and Baron Ferdinand von Richthofen. In July 1876 Gill visited Berlin to consult with von Richthofen about preparations for the journey and then set sail for Asia. After several months spent visiting Peking Shanghai Chengde Jehol and the sea terminus of the Great Wall he began his expedition in 1877 following the Yangtze to the city of Chongqing in the company of Evelyn Colborne Baber. In Sichuan province he ventured into the remote Min mountains - becoming the first European to explore the region - and then undertook a four-month journey westwards with William Mesny to Yunnan and Tibet following the course of the Jinsha "Golden Sand" river the name given to the upper stretches of the Yangtze. "From Tachienlu Dajianlu 8340 feet he ascended to the summit level of the great Tibetan plateau continuing his journey by Litang 18280 feet to Batang 8546 feet in a tributary valley of the Kinsha; and then crossing that river he turned south travelling parallel to the river to Talifu Dalifu the western capital of Yunnan" ODNB. The scientific results from Gill's epic expedition were first made public in 1878 in the Journal of the Royal Geographical Society with Gill awarded the RGS's gold medal the following year and the gold medal of the Paris Geographical Society in 1880. Fittingly Murray's 1883 condensed edition was edited by his fellow traveller Baber by now Chinese Secretary at the British Legation in Peking. While the number of deluxe copies of the first edition is unknown we have traced only one other example which appeared at Sotheby's in 1989 and again in 2014. 2 vols octavo. Engraved frontispieces 2 folding plates including colour illustration not called for after the original brass memorial plaque to Gill Professor Edward Palmer and Lieutenant Harold Charrington installed in the Nelson Chamber in the crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral 8 folding maps linen-backed general map of China showing author's route unfolding to 450 x 452 mm in rear pocket of vol. I engraved vignettes on title pages. With tissue-guarded portrait of Gill after an etching by Theodore Blake Wirgman 1848-1925 sometime extracted from 1883 edition of present work and laid down on vol. I frontispiece verso. Original full vellum black and red spine labels lettered in gilt spines with gilt vignettes of Tibetan monastery and gilt rolls and tools boards with double-ruled gilt frames and gilt corner devices gilt vignettes of two opium smokers and a tea drinker to front covers board edges and turn-ins rolled in gilt combed marbled endpapers edges red. Early 20th-century ownership signature of one J. A. Barnes in both vols. Binding bright with just a little soiling and rubbing internally clean plates and maps well-preserved folding plate in vol. II slightly proud at top edge where sometime carelessly refolded. A handsome near-fine copy. Howgego III Continental G19; Yakushi G57. hardcover
réf. 1241516502.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
2011réf. SONG1241516502British Library Historical Print Editions 2011-03-27. paperback. Used: Good. 7.44x1.09x9.69. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. British Library, Historical Print Editions paperback
réf. 93051702London 1883 Murray. Blue cloth very good 332p. index 332p. text index color folding plate foldout color map 1 map 31 platespictorial gilt covers head/tail spine wear corner wear several pages corners bentmended 2nd edition. This comprehensive work covers the journey from Europe to Ava into Saigon. Up to Hong Kong Shanghai Tientsin to Peking. Hankow the I-Chang River to Ch'ung Chi'ing. The French missionaries there on to Tibet brine & fire wells Red Basin of Ssu-Ch'uan. On to the Northern Alps Ch'eng Tu the frantic curiosity of the people Sanga of the Himalayas Min River the road to Tibet account of Ch'eng Tu. Local government of Ta-Chien-Lu Lama Ambassadors. The Great Plateau Tsanba wild fruits hot springs green parrots female decorations arrival at Bat'ang. Hostility of Lamas river of Golden Sand Sha-lu opium smoking down the Mekong river to chain bridge. Marches of the Kingdom of Mien to Burma. scene of murder Augustus Margary Kakyen country embark on Bhamo River to Irawadi welcome from English Agent a Bhamo. . A great primary source narrative covering a long trek all around China Tibet and into Burman jungles. Great reading! CONDITION: The head/tail of the spine corners is worn. Some pages in upper right corner were bent some have been reinforced with acid free Japanese paper some brittle a 'withdrawn' stamp on first free endpaper no other marks sold "as is" not refundable inquire for more details or photos if necessary. Else contents clean complete. If you are unsure please do not order this book. We do not ship on approval. BIBLIOGRAPHY Marshall 1343 Yakushi G117 ALWAYS S C A R C E ! . unknown
2007réf. DADAX0548184372Kessinger Publishing 2007-07-25. hardcover. New. 6.00x1.19x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Kessinger Publishing hardcover
réf. 62100223Cambridge University Press CUP . Papeback. New. pp. 496 7 Maps Index Cambridge University Press CUP unknown
réf. 1397278641.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
réf. 1397278714.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
réf. 0266202675.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
2025réf. BIBHB0056262252025. Hardcover. New. About The Book: The River of Golden Sand by Henry Yule is a captivating narrative of exploration through China eastern Tibet and Burma. The book offers vivid descriptions of geography cultures and histories encountered during these travels. Yule�s work complements the pioneering surveys of William John Gill and the explorations of Edward Colborne Baber collectively enriching Western knowledge of Asia�s remote regions in the 19th century through detailed travelogue scholarly research and geographical discovery. About The Author: William John Gill 1843�1882 was a British surveyor and geographer known for his work in India during the British colonial period. He contributed significantly to the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India helping to map and document the subcontinent�s geography with precision. Gill�s surveys aided in the understanding of India�s topography and facilitated infrastructure development. Though his life was short his contributions to cartography and geographical knowledge were valuable to colonial administration and scientific exploration.About The Author: Edward Colborne Baber 1843�1890 was a British orientalist explorer and diplomat known for his travels and studies in Central Asia and China. Fluent in several Asian languages Baber conducted important explorations of Tibet and surrounding regions contributing valuable geographical and cultural knowledge. His writings offered detailed accounts of remote areas little known to the West. Baber�s work enhanced understanding of Asian cultures and landscapes during the late 19th century and influenced later explorers and scholars.About The Author: Henry Yule 1820�1889 was a Scottish Orientalist geographer and historian renowned for his scholarship on Central Asia and medieval travel literature. He is best known for translating and editing The Travels of Marco Polo making the famous explorer�s accounts accessible to the English-speaking world. Yule also compiled extensive geographical dictionaries and studied Asian history and cultures significantly shaping Western knowledge of Asia during the 19th century through his meticulous research and writings. The Title 'The river of golden sand being the narrative of a journey through China and eastern Tibet to Burmah written/authored/edited by William John Gill Edward Colborne Baber Henry Yule' published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789371693486 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 487 Pages. The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Travel. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: hardcover
