Immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of Greenland and the Arctic Circle with this captivating travelogue. Written in the 19th century by the Bishop of Calcutta, this book takes readers on a journey through remote and exotic lands, painting vivid pictures along the way. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United ...
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Immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of Greenland and the Arctic Circle with this captivating travelogue. Written in the 19th century by the Bishop of Calcutta, this book takes readers on a journey through remote and exotic lands, painting vivid pictures along the way. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Good. Hardcover. No DJ. Text and illustrations unmarked with minimal page-turn soiling. Covers (red and green illustrations/lettering on white boards) show light edge wear with rubbing/light soiling. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Frederic B. Schell. Good. No Jacket. Boards are heavy paper covered with what appears to be alligator skin. Front board has a crease visible in the inside. Gift inscription. Owner has sown the book with red thread.
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GUILFOYE & GARRETT. GOOD. 6 ¼ X 8. With Illustrations From Designs by Thomas Guilfoye and Edmund H. Garrett. Boards: gilt and black line-drawn illustrations, black title on front cover, gilt title on spine, mild book, shelf, edge wear, rubs, corner bumps, soil marks, discoloration. Interior: bookplate from the previous owner on the front paste-down paper, pages browning, some foxing, black line-drawn illustrations. Unpaginated. All edges gilt. Good condition taking the age into consideration. _PAB_
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Very good. Porter & Coates, Philadelphia; published 1884. Bound in stiff boards stamped in red with gilt title lettering & Victorian graphic. White cloth spine darkened and a little soiled. All edges gilt. Boards and spine are somewhat rubbed and spotted. No writing in book.
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20 illus Frederic B. Schell. VG. Cream-colored pictorial binding showing an angel holding a light and a large book, silver lettering and decoration, all. Edges gilt. A plea to allow all nations to hear the word of Jesus. Slight soil on binding.
I found this book in a junk shop and stood there and read it through , captivated by the poetic beauty of what sounds like to me a song, and by the thrilling illustrations by Schell. For me, it's content is deep and true. I had to buy copies for all of my adult children. You will be struck by it's loveliness from a different era.
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