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1972rif. 20120028The Discovery Press Australia 1972. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. Hardcover. 8-volume set complete. PUBLISHING DETAILS: The Discovery Press Australia 1972. CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Boards have no wear rubbing or soiling. Page edges are lightly browned and slightly foxed. ABOUT THIS BOOK: John Macarthur Francis Greenway Caroline Chisholm Sturt of the Murray Lachlan Macquarie William Charles Wentworth Phillip of Australia Matthew Flinders Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Australiana; Inventory No: 20120028. The Discovery Press hardcover
Madrid, Imprenta del Cuerpo de Artillería, 1892 (y) 1893. Veintitres tomos en 4to.; 864 pp. en paginación continuada y 31 láminas, la mayoría plegadas + 512 pp, en paginación continúada, y 23 láminas, la mayoría plegadas + 815 pp., en paginación continuada, y 23 láminas, la mayoría plegadas + 782 pp., en paginación continúada, y 18 láminas, la mayoría plegadas. Cubiertas originales. Contiene, entre otros textos, la continuación y conclusión del extenso "Nuestro Cuerpo en la Oceanía" de Francisco J. de Moya y Antonio Menacho, "Artillería de costa. Buques de combate" de Francisco Cerón y Cuervo, y las singulares biografías contenidas en la "Lista por órden alfabético de los muertos el 2 de Mayo de 1808 en Madrid" de Juan Pérez de Guzmán.
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188716 pages. Plus a large fold-out colour map, measuring approximately 8.75 x 23 inches (22 x 59cm). Original condition with blue wrappers, titles to front, and containing all the ads. This is a complete issue, seldom found in such good and original condition. This early report was written at the time of great interest in New Guinea as the southern part was annexed by Britain in 1884. A Major Early New Guinea missionary work on the south east region of the island. With detailed accounts of indigenous peoples culture, topography, including records of cannibalism, customs, weapons, ornaments, etc. Chalmer's joined the mission in 1877 and in his time penetrated further inland than any other European. His first post was to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands in 1866, where "the community had been under the influence of Christian missions for decades. For years he had 'longed to get amongst real heathen and savages' and so rejoiced when he was assigned to work in New Guinea. He arrived in Port Moresby in October 1877." Chalmers travelled extensively, in some areas he travelled further inland than any other white men in his time. His main missionary activities were centred on the South-Eastern end of the country at South Cape, where he helped to build up a mission station among the Suau people." After a furlough in 1886/87 Chalmers returned to New Guinea to continue his missionary work but was killed near Goaribari Island in 1901.
1957pp. xii, 296 (1), with full page and marginal drawings + Color frontis of a Wedgwood plaque of Cook by Flaxman. Designed by Douglas A. Dunstan; printed and bound at the Griffin Press, Adelaide, Australia; set in Monotype Bembo; on Basingwerk Parchment Paper. Bound in quarter kangaroo skin leather over tapa cloth boards. Slipcase with slight ding. Inked ownership of Jefford F. Oller, the original subscriber, on front fly leaf. Number 420 of an edition limited to only 1500 copies, signed by the artist and the designer. A fine copy of this handsomely produced edition. It would make a wonderful gift. W42
18848vo. 14 pages, plus a remarkable folding colour map. This is a complete issue of the Royal Geographical Society, published February 1884, in excellent condition, containing the above narrative, and historically valuable map. Item is in original condition, with blue wrappers, as issued, complete with all the ads. The color map map highlights the Great Tasman Glacier of Mount Cook, and its tributaries, also shows glaciers and summits which were named for Hooker, Freshfield, Haast, Darwin, Whymper, Francis Joseph, Malte Brun and Hochstetter. A recollection of mountaineering adventure and splendour, Green describes the perils and milestones of the first ever European ascent to reach the summit of Zew Zealand's highest peak - Aoraki (Mount Cook)! Three different approaches were taken, first by the ridge on the south side, unsuccessful though lending to spectacular photographic views, the second attempt being a delightful challenge, 17 hours of arduous climbing along the northern arête later named the Hochsetter Ridge. Finally, via the Ball, Freshfield, and Linda glaciers, the climbers reached their highest point of the peak on third attempt, and, being depleted of provisions, began the return to base camp to record their observations. William Spotswood Green (1847-1919) was an Irish reverend, climber and naturalist, specializing in marine biology. He was a member of the English Alpine Club and became a mountain climber, especially known in Canada and New Zealand. Together with Swiss hotelier Emil Boss and the Swiss mountain guide Ulrich Kaufmann, on 2 March 1882, William S. Green made the first recorded European attempt to reach the summit of Aoraki (Mount Cook) which is the highest mountain in New Zealand, reaching 3,754 metres. Ascending via the Tasman and Linda Glaciers, they arrived within 50 metres of the true summit before being forced back by inclement conditions. In the late 1880s he partook in a survey expedition in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia. In 1883, the author published a full account titled, "The High alps of New Zealand, or a Trip to the Glaciers of the Antipodes with an Ascent of Mount Cook." (London, Macmillan and Co.)
188523 pages. Plus a large fold-out colour map, measuring approximately 22.75 x 16.5 inches (58 x 42cm). Original condition with blue wrappers, titles to front, and containing all the ads. This is a complete issue, seldom found in such good and original condition. An account of the author's extensive explorations in the part of the North Island known as the King Country and Lake Country, traversing 600 miles through Maoriland and six hundred miles around King County just after the area was opened for railway survey and construction. The author's explorations resulted in the discovery of twenty-five rivers not previously shown on the maps and two small lakes; he examined the hydrography of lake Taupo, traced the sources of four of the principal rivers of the colony - the Whanganui, Waikato, Whangaehu, and Manganui-a-te-Ao - ascended Tongariro (7300 feet) and examined its active crater, ascended Mount Ruapehu (9000 feet), the highest peak of the North Island; ascended the Kaimanawa Mountains to an altitude of 4000 feet, examined the flora and collected some specimens of Alpine plants. This is a highly illuminating account with valuable description of the region of Lake Taupo, the Rangipo tableland, the Kaimanawa mountains, ascent of Tongariro and Ruaoehu, the Manganui a-te-Ao, hot springs of Tongariro, source of the Whanganui, and valley of the Waipa. Accompanied by a spectacular large colour map of the King Country and neighbouring district from the explorations of Kerry-Nicholls in April and May of 1883, very detailed with names of newly discovered rivers, plains and lakes that were not previously shown on the maps, as well as the author's route and a data table of altitudes, camping places and principal stations of observations along the route traversed.
1947A bit yellowing to white DJ; With 52 color photographs and 32 b&w illustrations of the greatest reef in the world; 8vo; 282 pages
193756 pages. Plus photographic plates, one of which is a fold-out panorama. Also with 2 fold-out maps, one measuring approximately 13 x 17 inches (33 x 43cm), the other measuring 8 x 19 inches (20 x 48cm). Published in two complete issues of the Royal Geographical Society. Original condition with blue wrappers, titles to front, and containing all the ads. Two complete issues, seldom found in such good and original condition. his is a most captivating substantial geographical account from an expedition into the heart of the amazing reefs stretching for nearly 1200 miles in the warm waters of tropical Queensland coast, from Torres Straits to Lady Elliot Island, to which collectively the legendary name "Great Barrier Reef" is applied; being a very descriptive report of the unique qualities of numerous islands and their dramatic changes as they are affected by the tides, possible movement of sea-level, and the cyclone season. With a scientific approach, the report entails much detail on the Bunker and Capricorn Islands, Sand Cays, the Lower Bench and its features, Cliffing, the Higher Bench and Platform, the formation of the Lower Platform on the Low Wooded type of islands. With a substantial section on the 'Low Wooded Islands', also referred to as the 'Island Reefs'. Two sketch maps serve to delineate the Queensland coast, and numerous islands including Lady Musgrave, Heron, Stone, Cockermouth, Houghton, Night, Sherrard, and Enn.
18191 - Public Celebration of Conclusion of Armistice with Germany. The Domain, Sydney, Wednesday, 13th Nov., 1918. Arranged by the Government in Conjunction with the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia. An original 4-Page leaflet, printed by William Applegate Gullick, Government Printer. Includes an opening address by the Premier, Hon. W.A. Holman, with addresses by His Excellency the Governor, and Col. Chaplain McKenzie, M.C. Pamphlet measures approximately 10 inches x 7.5 inches (25cm x 19cm). Creases and repaired tears to leafs, otherwise in Good Condition. This is a Rare document printed by the Government of Australia. 2 - Ball's Head Beautification Scheme. Municipality of North Sydney . Inaugural Ceremony Held on Saturday, 25 July, 1931. An original 4-Page leaflet, printed by the North Sydney Printing Co. Includes program for the Inaugural Ceremony and a brief history of Ball's Head by Captain J. H. Watson, honorary research secretary of the Royal Australian historical society. Pamphlet measures approximately 9 inches x 5.75 inches (23cm 14,5cm). Indication of a fold to center, otherwise in Very Good Condition Nicely Preserved
First Edition, xii, 556, 12pp., portrait, ownership inscription of on upper blank margin of title, original brown blind-stamped cloth, lettered in gilt on spine, a nice copy. "In 1827 Walker joined the Society of Friends, his diaries contain extracts of his remarkable journeys with James Backhouse, visiting the convict settlements in Van Dieman's Land, South Wales (including, at that time, Moreton Bay), and Norfolk Island. His wife was a member of Lady Franklin's committee to visit the female prisoners. In 1843 he was appointed to a board of inquiry into conditions at the Female Factory, built by Lieutenant-Governor Arthur in 1827 in accord with Elizabeth Fry's recommendations. Worried over the growing number of prostitutes, he formed a committee to 'suppress vice' by finding employment for destitute women. In 1848 Lieutenant-Governor Denison asked him to share in the task of providing an asylum for these women, and noted in his journal: 'the very personification of a mild, benevolent, and excellent Quaker' A respected founder with Backhouse of the Society of Friends in Hobart, Walker was always ready to plead for any convict under punishment by solitary confinement or treadmill for refusing in Quaker custom to remove his hat in respect to authority, to explain to judges the Quaker aversion to oaths, or to reason against state aid to religion. Although unable to repeat his missionary journeys, he managed to visit Friends around the island and encouraged others to travel 'in the ministry' to help new Meetings on the mainland". - Australian Dictionary of Biography. Ferguson, 6473.
rif. ria9781789243161_inpHardback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Healthy Soils for Healthy Vines provides a clear understanding of vineyard soils and how to manage and improve soil health for best vineyard performance. hardcover
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19378vo [22 x 14.5 cm]; x, 143 pp, frontis, plates from paintings of Journal of William H. Meyers, painted during the cruise, tables, notes, index. original cloth with gilt title lettering on spine, dj (lightly chipped at spine end, not price clipped), fine in vg dj. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Hill 463. The anonymous author was probably a petty officer with access to the ship's records so that the diary combines the accuracy and authenticity of an official log book with the informal discursiveness of a personal record (dj). It includes the earliest known account of official uniforms in the American navy. The journal contains the fullest published account of the capture of Monterey four years before the Mexican War. Herman Melville was one of the members of the crew and the work includes the first published account of his life during this period of his South Seas adventures, out of which experiences he wrote White Jacket, or the World in a Man-of War.
19348vo [22.5 x 15 cm]; lvi, 316 pp, tinted map frontis, 3 other maps, facsimile of signature of Best, bibliog, index. original blind-stamped cloth, with gilt vignette on both covers, gilt lettering on spine, short tear at head of spine, else a fine clean copy. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Foster gives an extensive and detailed introduction which gives a good historical perspective of this voyage to India, Sumatra, Java, Malay, etc. This is the original edition of this work, there also being a reprint.
18988vo [21 x 16 cm]; xvii, 384 pp, photogravure frontis (port), 100 illustrations from photos, mostly full-page, a map is sometimes bound in but is here not found nor is it listed in the illustrations. original cloth, worn, especially at edges and spine, spine frayed and joint tear, internally light soiling, a few leaves loosening, good copy of scarce title, signed by author on tissue guard of frontispiece. A picture of this book is available upon reque A classic and important study covering all aspects of native society. Various islands in the area are included in the study including New Britain, New Guinea, Ysabel Island, Kei Islands, New Hanover, Solomon Islands, Admiralty Islands, St. Gabriel, Hardy Island.
19358vo [24 x 16 cm]; 2 volumes, xxxv, 500; xxxii, 350 pp, frontis, 116 other photo illus, other illustrations from drwgs, map, folding plans, charts, tables, index. original blue pictorial gilt cloth, gilt spine title lettering, spines faded but lettering clear, clean and fine set. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. A classic work by the author of the 'Sexual Life of Savages', on the Pacific Trobiand Islands, volume I includes the description of gardening, volume II on the language and magic of gardening, with much on ethnology, customs, rites, gardening methods, etc. Taylor 407.
19304to [27 x 20 cm]; xv, [errata slip], 298 pp, illus, numerous plates including excellent color plates of birds, fish, etc, from paintings, many photo plates, double page map, double page plan of ship, other drawings, index. original cloth, gilt title lettering on spine and front cover, gilt vignette, top edge gilted, slight wear at spine ends, clean, near fine copy, unmarked. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. A very well illustrated account that focuses on the native peoples and natural history of this 1928-29 expedition through Panama, Galapagos Island, Marquises, Tahiti, New Hebrides, New Guinea, Borneo, etc. The 32,000 mile expedition carried out numerous scientific studies, from cannibals in New Guinea to natural history, collecting thousands of specimens for the Chicago Field Museum. The colored plates and drawings are by Walter A. Weber, the photos are mainly by the author.
19248vo [22 x 15 cm]; xviii, 297, {iv, ads] pp, 2 maps, 30 illustrations on 16 plates from photos, index. original cloth, title lettering on spine and cover, a little faded and rubbed, endpaper bookplate, very good, with the signature of the author on verso of the half title page. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The author, a doctor and member of the Royal Society, travelled extensively in the south Pacific, east of Australia, and provides much detail on New Caledonia, New Hebrides and the aborigines of Australia. He provides two chapters on how he made the pictures used in the book and the difficulties a photographer had at that time. Taylor 414.
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