J s polack (22 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Capper Press Christchurch 1976 Facsimile Edition VG (maroon cloth w title in gilt on spine, fold-out map pasted into fep, v sl worn, edges v sl foxed) in VG DW (sl rubbed and worn, faint remnants of price sticker on front) tidy.

THIS VOL ONLY, octavo hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Capper Press Christchurch 1974 Reprint editiion 2 vols VG (red cloth w gilt title on spine, sl worn, edges sl foxed, owners name on fep both volumes) in VG DW (sl rubbed and worn, spines v sl faded).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. With Notes Corroborative Of Their Habits, Usages, Etc., And Remarks To Intending Emigrants, with numerous cuts drawn on wood. DJ. Minor foxing to the page edges; cover faded slightly at the spine. 288 pages.

two volume set facsimile reprint of Richard Bentley edition of 1838, octavo red cloth boards with gilt lettering to spines, VG+ in VG d/w (photos available on request).

Zustand: New. This 1838 publication is an eye-witness account, by a young British businessman, of New Zealand during the early colonial period. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - History of Oceania. Num Pages: 432 pages, 6 b/w illus. 1 map. BIC Classification: 1MBN; 3JH; HBJM; WTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 550. . 2011. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Zustand: New. This 1838 publication is an eye-witness account, by a young British businessman, of New Zealand during the early colonial period. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - History of Oceania. Num Pages: 460 pages, 9 b/w illus. 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1MBN; 3JH; HBJM; WTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 580. . 2011. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. modern facsimile of the 1890 edition -tidy ex reference library copies -d/j's slight top edge wear.

first edition thus (facsimilie reprint) 2 vols.288/304pp ills.[b/w] VERY GOOD+ (burgundy cloth,eps and content edges sl.foxed) in VERY GOOD dustwrappers (sl.rubbed and soiled,mod.wear to upper edges).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - J. S. Polack (1807-82) lived in New Zealand during 1831-7 and 1842-50. An enterprising businessman and land speculator, he traded in timber and flax, and in 1835 set up the first brewery in the country. He also learned the Maori language, and warned against the destructive effects on Maori society of unorganized European settlement, while arguing for the benefits of systematic colonization. This two-volume work, published in 1838, was the first of two successful books by Polack about his experiences in New Zealand and is still regarded as an important and impartial source about the period immediately preceding the Treaty of Waitangi. Volume 1 outlines the discovery of the islands, their climate, geology, topography and fauna. It contains vivid descriptions of the Maori and their customs (including an account of an energetic haka) and details about family life, social status, food, tapu prohibitions, dress, and tattooing.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - J. S. Polack (1807-82) lived in New Zealand during 1831-7 and 1842-50. An enterprising businessman and land speculator, he traded in timber and flax, and in 1835 set up the first brewery in the country. He also learned the Maori language, and warned against the destructive effects on Maori society of unorganized European settlement, while arguing for the benefits of systematic colonization. This two-volume work, published in 1838, was the first of two successful books by Polack about his experiences in New Zealand and is still regarded as an important and impartial source about the period immediately preceding the Treaty of Waitangi. Volume 2 focuses on Maori material culture and craftsmanship, traditional beliefs and rituals, and warfare (including lurid reports of cannibalism), as well as the early interactions of Maori and Europeans through trade, missions and whaling.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. J. S. Polack (1807-82), businessman and land speculator, spent most of the 1830s in New Zealand. In this 1838 publication, still regarded as an important, impartial source, he records his experiences there, vividly describing the country s natural history, .

2 Paperback books. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 892 pages. 8.50x5.60x2.10 inches. In Stock.

Kombiprodukt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - J. S. Polack (1807-82) lived in New Zealand during 1831-7 and 1842-50. An enterprising businessman and land speculator, he traded in timber and flax and in 1835 set up the first brewery in the country. He also learned the Maori language, and warned against the destructive effects of unorganized European settlement on Maori society, while arguing for the benefits of systematic colonization. This two-volume work, published in 1838, was the first of two successful books Polack published about his experiences in New Zealand and is still regarded as an important and impartial source about the period immediately preceding the Treaty of Waitangi. Volume 1 outlines the discovery of the islands, their climate, geology, fauna and population. Volume 2 focuses on Maori material culture, traditional beliefs, and warfare (including lurid reports of cannibalism), and on the early interactions of Maori and Europeans through trade, missions and whaling.…

Zustand: New. pp. 892 12 Illus., Map.

Half-Leather. Zustand: Good. First Edition. 2 Vols, pp.xii,403; vi,441, plus errata and list of plates. 2 frontispieces, 4 plates, folding map, 7 text illustrations. The plates are bound in different places than indicated in the list of illustrations, one plate is bound in twice. Ex-library with stamps on title pages and plates, the map has tears and creases but is complete. Rebound with leather spines and corners, gilt titles on spines. Polack, member of a Jewish family with Australian connections, was in New Zealand between 1831 and 1837, firstly in Hokianga and then in the Bay of Islands. Much on journeys through Northland, particularly Kaipara, Waimamuku, Waipoua, the Bay of Plenty, East Coast, Uawa, Tolaga Bay, the missions, European land purchases and events of the 1830s. This book contains the first published reference on the extinct Moa. The frontispiece of volume 2 shows a whaling scene: "The North Cape New Zealand and Sperm Whale Fishery".…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 1/4" chip to cloth at head of spine. 1/2" split to cloth at head of rear joint. Some bowing to corners of boards. Gutters intact at hinges. 3/4" tear in edge of folding map. 4" triangle cut from corner of front free endpaper. Moderate rubbing and fading to spine.; Volume One only. xxxiv, 288 pages + frontis (folding map) + one plate. Publisher's blind-stamped cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. In-text wood cut illustrations. "The favourable reception given by the public to my narrative of Travels and Adventures in New Zealand, has induced me to present in like manner, a more systematic description of the manners, customs, habits, and usages of the singularly interesting people, comprising its inhabitants, at a time when general attention is fixed on that country, as offering an emporium for industry, capital and commerce." - from page one of the preface.; 8vo.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Neatly rebacked with most of original cloth spines laid down, and endpapers renewed. Small loss of cloth along edges of corners of boards, and small 12mm loss of cloth alond edge of front board on volume one. Folding map in volume one with moderate foxing, a 50mm tear with old paper tape repair, and a 25mm tear. Overall a nice set.; Two volumes (complete). Volume One: xxxiv, 288 pages + frontispiece (portrait of Tangieri) + 1 folding map. Volume Two: [2 (blank)], (iii)-xviii, 304 pages + frontispiece (portrait of Hauputu) + 1 plate (Parramatta, facing page 1). Both volumes: Gilt and blind-stamped green cloth boards. Gilt lettering and decoration to spines. Rebacked with original spine cloth laid down. Page dimensions: 191 x 117mm. All page edges gilt. In-text illustrations. "The favourable reception given by the public to my narrative of Travels and Adventures in New Zealand, has induced me to present in like manner, a more systematic description of the manners, customs, habits, and usages of the singularly interesting people, comprising its inhabitants, at a time when general attention is fixed on that country, as offering an emporium for industry, capital and commerce." - page one of the Preface. [Reference: Bagnall 4588 - "An expansion of the Maori chapters in the earlier book ["New Zealand: Being a Narrative . . ." (1838)] in which Polack attempted a systematic description of Maori social life and customs [. . .] of greater interest for the specific incidents and personalities encountered on the author's travels [. . .]"; Hocken, p. 85 - "Illustrations and observations valuable and original, with copious details of all that relates to the native race."].…