This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 Excerpt: ...AN ACCOUNT OF THE MANNER IN WHICH A JUVENILE PARTY PASSED THEIR TIME IN BAKER STREET, WITH AN ENTERTAINING DESCRIPTION OF THE Principal Places of Amusement they visited in London. WITH ENGRAVINGS. LONDON: Printed For WILLIAM COLE, 10 Newgate Street. 25 A Month's Vacation Mr. Taylor wished to treat the boys with a visit ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 Excerpt: ...AN ACCOUNT OF THE MANNER IN WHICH A JUVENILE PARTY PASSED THEIR TIME IN BAKER STREET, WITH AN ENTERTAINING DESCRIPTION OF THE Principal Places of Amusement they visited in London. WITH ENGRAVINGS. LONDON: Printed For WILLIAM COLE, 10 Newgate Street. 25 A Month's Vacation Mr. Taylor wished to treat the boys with a visit to the menagerie at Exeter Change in the Strand. Accordingly they went there about eight o'clock, that they might be in time to see the inhabitants sup, and to see the elephant ring the bell, which he did by the same kind of motion with his trunk that a man uses with his hand. Mr. Taylor called the boys' attention to the docility with which this large animal obeyed the commands given to him. "Come Tuny," said the keeper, "pull the bell and let your companions all know it is supper time." Upon which the elephant thrust his long trunk through the opening of his cage, and turning it upward, took hold of the noose of the rope, which was very high, and pulling it down rang several times; then let it go and rested himself: --but the same man addressed him, saying, "Try again my good fellow!" The elephant immediately set to work, rested and worked again, whenever he was ordered. On hearing the bell, Nero, a noble lion that had for twelve years occupied the first iron cage in the apartment, roared tremendously. Astley's Amphitheatre Mr. and Mrs. Taylor having engaged a box for their own use, took Smith with them to the theatre, that in case the younger ones should become tired and frightened she might be at hand to return with them; so many unpleasant incidents had occurred when they had been left at home, that Mr. and Mrs. Taylor felt themselves most comfortable to have them all together. The piece was Bonaparte's ..".
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Very Good. No Dust Jacket. 510 pages. Non-author presentation inscription on blank verso of front free end leaf. Light soiling is seen on spine. Otherwise a tight and clean copy.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Clean text; age toned; light foxing; spine splitting; gilt on cover; Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 950grams, ISBN:
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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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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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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.