Edward d. yates (3 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 205 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. Hardcover: As New, jacket: As New, 25 x 20 cm, 601 pp., English, 1st Edition, illustrations, book condition: As New This part marks an important moment in the series: it is the first of three books fully dedicated to the art of war and military technology of ancient and medieval China. The book opens with an analysis of the general Chinese philosophy and attitude towards warfare. It then splits into four in-depth technical and historical themes: The bow (Simple Bow): The construction and use of traditional bows in early Chinese history. The crossbow (Crossbow): This is one of the most praised chapters. It shows that China was many centuries ahead of the West in the development and standardization of the crossbow (such as the advanced bronze trigger mechanisms during the Han dynasty). The fearsome repeating crossbows are also covered. Pre-gunpowder artillery: A detailed examination of early Chinese ballistic machines and catapults. In particular, the invention and evolution of thetrebuchet(sling machine) is analyzed. Siege warfare (Siege Warfare): Almost half of the book consists of an extensive treatise by Robin Yates on how cities were defended and attacked. It centers on the defensive expertise of theMohists(followers of the philosopher Mozi), as well as the construction of massive earthen city walls (stamped earth) [This description may have been translated by AI.].…

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. First edition. A smart fifteen-volume collection of Victorian-to-1950s culinary and domestic works, featuring scarce first editions, period illustrations, and over a thousand time-tested recipes. In the publisher's original cloth bindings. A lovely vintage fifteen-volume collection of cookery, domestic management, and related social commentary works spanning the late Victorian era through the mid-20th century, consisting of: Table Traits with Something on Them by Dr. Doran (1869). This is the fourth edition. The Case for Municipal Drink Trade by Edward R. Pease (1904). This volume is a first edition. The Housewife"s Manual of Domestic Cookery with Special Preference to Cooking by Gas edited by Mrs. H. M. Young [c1905]. Thirteenth edition. The "Best Way" Book (No. 2) A Practical Guide Written by Housewives for Housewives(1909). Simple Cookery: Part I Tasty Dishes and Part II More Tasty Dishes [c1910]. Over 500 tested recipes. This copy is undated, dated here using Jisc, from a copy held at The British Library. The Successful Home Cook by Lucy H. Yates (1910). This volume is a first edition. Keeping House with Elizabeth Craig by Elizabeth Josephine Craig (1936). This copy is a first edition, illustrated with 120 illustrations including a colour frontispiece. Food, Health, Vitamins by R. H. A. Plimmer and Violet G. Plimmer (1936). This is the seventh edition. Illustrated with a fold-out colour frontispiece and numerous in-text diagrams. The Kitchen Companion by The Vicomte de Mauduit [George Mauduit] (1939). This volume is a first edition, illustrated with 7 monochrome plates including a frontispiece. They Can"t Ration These by The Vicomte de Mauduit, with a foreword by D. Lloyd George (1940). This copy is a first edition, with illustrations by Leslie L. Stead. Prize Cookery and Household Recipes (c1908). This copy is undated. Dated here using Jisc, from a copy held at the University of Leeds Library.This is a selection of 500 recipes, reprinted and published by The Star Newspaper Co. Ltd. How to Cook Eggs and Omelets in 300 Different Ways by C. Herman Senn (1915). This copy is undated. Dated here using Jisc, from copies held at The british Library and University of Cambridge Libraries. The Practical Cookery Manual by C. Herman Senn. (1915). This is the fifth enlarged edition. This copy is undated. dated here using Jisc, from a copy held at Oxford Brookes University. Cooking for One by Elinor Parker (1952). This volume is a first edition. Anyone Can Cook by Muriel Goaman (1952). This volume is a first edition, with illustrations by Joy Batchelor. In the publisher's original cloth bindings. Externally, generally smart. Small sticker to front paste down of "Simple Cookery", and to front free endpaper of "Cooking for One", "Housewife"s Manual". Slight offsetting to endpapers. Spines slightly faded, more so to older copies. Front joint of "Table Traits" cracked, with spine slightly loosened but holding. Joints of "Housewife"s Manual" and "Cookery Manual" reinforced with tape. The odd damp spot to boards of "Simple Cookery". Previous seller"s small sticker to rear paste down of "Kitchen Companion". Bookplate from "martin & Pamela Finch: Exlibris Gastronomique" to front free endpaper of "Kitchen Companion". Small chipping at joints of "Prize Cookery", "Cookery Manual", "Anyone Can Cook!", "They Can"t Ration These", "The Successful Home Cook", "Best Way", and to front paste down of "How to Cook Eggs". Bookplate from The Universal Cookery & Food Association" to front paste down of "Cookery Manual". Previous owner"s inscription to front free endpaper of "Kitchen Companion", "Table Traits", "How to Cook Eggs", and to front paste down of "Drink Trade". Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with slight age toning heavier to older copies. The odd spot, heavier to fore edges and first and last few leaves. Very Good. Various; Joy Batchelor; Leslie L. Stead (illustrator). book.…