Narrative voyage

  Ref 324    Narrative of a Voyage of Discovery to Africa and Arabia 1835 volume II                  - original edition not   a reprint performed by his majesty's ships Leven and Barracouta from 1821 to 1826 under the Command of Capt. Author – Capt. Thomas Boteler,RN Hard Cover                              R1500                                              Mkt Prc R14500 Condition -no fly leaf; Book Cover is fair: spine damaged refer picture;the back and front are mottled and somewhat worn refer picture; inside -1 st and last few pages have heavy foxing; 2nd page [title pg] has the word ''Forbes '' in ink in the top right cnr; sides are a bit worn 479 pages    this book has been repaired Size - 233mm x 160mm x 38mm thickness                                    weight 850 grams

Full title:  Narrative of a Voyage in the Indian Seas in the Nisus Frigate, to the Cape of Good Hope and Seychelles; to Madras; and the isles of Java, St. Paul, and Amsterdam during the years 1810 and 1811. By James Prior. Published in London, Printed for Richard Phillips by G. Sidney, n.d. (1820).  Very good with light wear on first leaf of the side edge and the original marbled softcover endpapers In state before binding.  Includes 3 plates, inciluding a view of Simonstown, Cape of Good Hope, Plan of Northwest Coast of the Isle of France, and Plan of the Landing of the British Army in Mapou Bay, Isle of France, but does not include the chart. Includes a detailed description of Mauritius at the time.

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"Second Voyage Dans L'Interieur De L'Afrique, Par Le Cap De Bonne Esperance, Dans Les Annees 1783, 84 et 85; Par F. LeVaillant" All three volumes of the second voyage of Francois Le Vaillant into the interior of South Africa via the Cape of Good Hope. Published in Paris by H.J. Jansen in 1795. Date of publication indicated as 'Year Three of the Republic' on the title page, as in the first three years after the French Revolution. All three volumes rebound in black pigskin. All 22 plates present. Two of the fold-out plates have a tear on one of their folds but with no loss. A circular shadow can be observed on the title pages of all three volumes but overall the contents are in good condition. Mendelssohn, volume I, pages 889, 890, & 892: 'His description is unique for this period, as little information respecting these regions had been published up to this date'. The second expedition was to Namaqualand, Damaraland, Bechcuanaland and the Kalahari Desert. It provides an interesting and early narrative of South Africa at a time when it was little known. The plates include that of a giraffe and of a hippopotamus, which were little known then, the local people, and several views.   A classic work on African travel which was a primary source for many later travelers including Adulphe Delegorgue.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and speech bubbles. This book brings to life the gripping story of the "unsinkable" Titanic and its doomed maiden voyage. Features dramatic illustrations, photos or maps on every page and Internet links to fun websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website. Usborne Young Reading has been developed in consultation with Roehampton University. Features Summary A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and speech bubbles. This book brings to life the gripping story of the "unsinkable" Titanic and its doomed maiden voyage. Author Anna Claybourne Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd Release date 20180301 Pages 61 ISBN 0-7460-6831-X ISBN 13 978-0-7460-6831-1

About the product Edited by L. A. Hewson and F. G. van der Riet. 8vo; original red cloth, lettered in gilt on spine; pictorial dustwrapper; endpaper maps; pp. (iv) + 106, incl. index; 2 plates. Merest trace of foxing to edges. Near-fine condition.'The Rev. John Ayliff, 1820 Settler and one of the pioneer missionaries of the Eastern Cape, left among his papers an unfinished manuscript, here published in full for the first time under the title The Journal of Harry Hastings, Albany Settler. It consists of a narrative mostly in diary form of the experiences of a young British settler of 1820 whom the writer calls"Harry Hastings": the four-month voyage from London to Algoa Bay, the trek to the settlement near Bathurst and the difficult months that followed. Harry Hastings is to be regarded not only as an alter ego of John Ayliff, but also as a typical British settler, a"rooinek"transplanted from Whitechapel to the Zuurveld. The narrative offers a lively and entertaining account of settler life, and a unique fund of information about the first years of the Albany Settlement.'

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days In 1996 Martin Gilbert was asked by a group of his graduate students to lead them on a tour of the places in Europe that were the stage of one of history's greatest human tragedies. The two-week journey that resulted, with England's leading Holocaust and World War II scholar as its guide, culminated in the powerful travel narrative "Holocaust Journey." Gilbert skillfully interweaves present-day experiences, personal memories, and historical accounts. More than fifty photographs taken over the course of this unique voyage are included, among them shots of Berlin, at the spot of the 1933 book burning; the railway line to Auschwitz; Oskar Schindler's factory in Crakow, Poland; and memorial stones from Treblinka. Together with fifty-five maps, these illustrations add an arresting visual dimension to this powerful story. Features Summary In 1996 Martin Gilbert was asked to lead students on a tour of the places in Europe that were the stage of one of history's greatest human tragedies. The two-week journey that resulted... Author Martin Gilbert Publisher Columbia University Press Release date 19990406 Pages 288 ISBN 0-231-10965-2 ISBN 13 978-0-231-10965-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The Eat, Pray, Love for busy executives, Take Off Your Shoes invites the reader to join a journey of self-rediscovery. If 10% Happier made you more mindful, and Wild more adventuresome, Take Off Your Shoes will ground you and help you find your soul. "The magic of Ben Feder's narrative is that we see our own lives unfold as we travel alongside him on his journey. His poignant inner monologue touches us and emboldens us to make braver choices in our own lives. We are left richer for the voyage."-Eric Langshur, author of the New York Times bestseller Start Here A hard-charging CEO of a large enterprise, Ben Feder discovers that he is losing the very things that sustained him over his years of business success. Unsettled by his insight and determined to rebuild family relationships and rejuvenate his sense of purpose, he risks his career on a life-altering physical and emotional journey. Together with his wife and children, Feder sets off for an exotic island on a self-prescribed sabbatical year. That experience transforms them all. The writing is honest and moving, baring the author's innermost struggles and fears, and enticing the reader to share his quest. As Feder navigates the thrills and pitfalls of his time away, he draws us into remarkable examinations of values and priorities in adult life. Features Summary Written by the former CEO of Take Two Interactive, the publisher of the smash video game hit, Grand Theft Auto, Take Off Your Shoes is a memoir that follows the author's journey from professional success in New York to spiritual grounding in Bali and to the struggle to integrate the two upon his return. Author Ben Feder Publisher Everafter Romance Release date 20190101 ISBN 1-63576-495-5 ISBN 13 978-1-63576-495-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days In 1996 Martin Gilbert was asked by a group of his graduate students to lead them on a tour of the places in Europe that were the stage of one of history's greatest human tragedies. The two-week journey that resulted, with England's leading Holocaust and World War II scholar as its guide, culminated in the powerful travel narrative "Holocaust Journey." Gilbert skillfully interweaves present-day experiences, personal memories, and historical accounts. More than fifty photographs taken over the course of this unique voyage are included, among them shots of Berlin, at the spot of the 1933 book burning; the railway line to Auschwitz; Oskar Schindler's factory in Crakow, Poland; and memorial stones from Treblinka. Together with fifty-five maps, these illustrations add an arresting visual dimension to this powerful story. Features Summary In 1996 Martin Gilbert was asked to lead students on a tour of the places in Europe that were the stage of one of history's greatest human tragedies. The two-week journey that resulted... Author Martin Gilbert Publisher Columbia University Press Release date 19990406 Pages 288 ISBN 0-231-10965-2 ISBN 13 978-0-231-10965-9