James william lowther (17 Ergebnisse)

Soft cover. Zustand: Fair. Fair, paperback. Reasonably clean, bright and tight. Some marks and light age tanning but otherwise in fair condition. Slight wear to ends of spine and corners.159 pages. Lynch, Don (illustrator).

Zustand: Fair. 1925. No Edition Remarks. 312 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth. Black and white photographic and illustrated plates throughout. Ex-library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Severe cracking to hinges causing boards to be loose. Pages are loose with some plates detached but still present. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil inscriptions to front pastedown and endpaper. Tears to some pages, text remains unaffected. Pencil marking to rear free endpaper. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Light sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Wear marks overall.…

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

Zustand: New. In.

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.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Foxhunting on the Lakeland Fells' offers a captivating glimpse into a traditional field sport within the rugged landscape of rural England. Richard Clapham's account details the unique challenges and rewards of foxhunting in the Lake District. Explore the world of hunting dogs and the deep connection between hunters and the environment. This book, focusing on hunting in Great Britain, provides insight into a way of life deeply intertwined with the natural world. Readers interested in animal sports and the culture of hunting will find this a valuable resource. Discover a historical perspective on foxhunting, vividly portraying the landscapes and customs of the era. A timeless record of a bygone era, this book will transport you to the heart of the Lakeland Fells.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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A Speaker's Commentaries' offers a profound and firsthand account of the inner workings of the British Parliament during one of its most transformative eras. Penned by James William Lowther, who served with distinction as the Speaker of the House of Commons from 1905 to 1921, these memoirs provide an unparalleled perspective on the political landscape of the early 20th century. Lowther guides the reader through the intricacies of parliamentary procedure, the pressures of the First World War, and the shifting social dynamics of the Edwardian and Georgian periods.The narrative is rich with personal anecdotes and professional insights, capturing the essence of the debates and personalities that shaped modern British history. From the constitutional crises of the era to the daily responsibilities of maintaining order in a boisterous chamber, the work serves as both a historical record and a masterclass in diplomacy and governance. Readers interested in political science, British history, and the evolution of democratic institutions will find Lowther's observations to be an essential resource. 'A Speaker's Commentaries' remains a vital testament to a life dedicated to public service and the preservation of parliamentary tradition.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A Speaker's Commentaries' offers a profound and firsthand account of the inner workings of the British Parliament during one of its most transformative eras. Penned by James William Lowther, who served with distinction as the Speaker of the House of Commons from 1905 to 1921, these memoirs provide an unparalleled perspective on the political landscape of the early 20th century. Lowther guides the reader through the intricacies of parliamentary procedure, the pressures of the First World War, and the shifting social dynamics of the Edwardian and Georgian periods.The narrative is rich with personal anecdotes and professional insights, capturing the essence of the debates and personalities that shaped modern British history. From the constitutional crises of the era to the daily responsibilities of maintaining order in a boisterous chamber, the work serves as both a historical record and a masterclass in diplomacy and governance. Readers interested in political science, British history, and the evolution of democratic institutions will find Lowther's observations to be an essential resource. 'A Speaker's Commentaries' remains a vital testament to a life dedicated to public service and the preservation of parliamentary tradition.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.…

Drawn by Spy. Original chromolithograph. Page size approx. 38 x 26.5cm. Image size approx. 32 x 19cm. With original leaf of biographical text.

Drawn by Spy. Original chromolithograph. Page size approx. 38 x 26.5cm. Image size approx. 32 x 19cm. With original leaf of biographical text.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 2 volumes in very good condition. Volume 1: 340 pages. Volume 2: 312 pages. Occasional black and white illustrations throughout. Page edges are unopened, darkened and deckled. Bound in maroon cloth with gilt titles on the spine. Lightly worn and bumped around the edges. 1ST UK EDITION. VG/- -. Book.…

See the two men's entries in the Oxford DNB. 2pp, 16mo. Eighteen lines. On first leaf of bifolium. In good condition, on lightly aged paper. Folded once. Addressed to 'Dear Ilbert' and signed 'James W Lowther'. He has 'prepared a series of telegram [sic] to all the news agencies and to the Clerk of the Works at Westminster', and will dispatch them as soon as he receives 'any intimation from the P.M'. He has another telegram ready for the London Gazette. 'I think we can reasonably expect that, with 48 hrs notice, all M Ps and the staff would have sufficient notice'. He ends by wishing him a good holiday, although 'The rain has already set in again!'.…

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The identity of the recipient is unclear. Written on one side of a small (12 x 9.5 cm) plain card. In fair condition, lightly aged and worn, with one vertical crease. Reads: 'Dear Walter / Enclosed is, as you may see, addressed to Speaker Court. I opened it & think it may be for Miss Erskine. If not, will you send it on to Lady Ilbert. Nothing is known of it here. / Yours sincerely / James W Lowther'. Lady Ilbert was wife of the Clerk of the Commons, Sir Courtenay Ilbert, from whose papers the item derives.…

2pp., 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged and folded twice. He states that he has 'no intention at present of writing or publishing any reminsicences', having always 'held a very strong view against the modern system of gentlemen who have been employed in official & confidential positions rushing into print the moment they have left their situations.' For Lowther's career see his entry in the Oxford DNB. In 1921 he retired as speaker, on being created Viscount Ullswater and appointed GCB. His resolution did not hold: he published his reminiscences in two volumes in 1925 under the title 'A Speaker's Commentaries'.…

Four pages, 12mo, bifolium, fold mark, very good condition. "I will be frank with you - so please do not have my letter printed & circulated round your office. We have made our appointment to S.K. [South Kensington? Natural History Museum?] and our selection [presumably Frederic Kenyon] is from within the department. The Archbishop & I have had many deep & prolonged consultations over the matter - the Lord Chancellor who does not really take much interest in the affairs of the Museum is doubtful & does not care to commit himself, has not yet signed thge appointment. I do not know what he may do so on Monday morning after a day's golf on Sunday. | I am astonished at your friends in the department wanting a postponement & an enquiry by the Standing Committee. A postponement would involve a continuation of the rule of Sir E.M. Thompson which I understand is not much to their taste; and an enquiry by the standing committee (on what?) can have little or no influence on the principal trustees who at independently of them. | I am afraid that our selection of a Director although it will be approved by the Royal Society & scientific persons generally will not be a popular appointment. The public look for an Owen [Richard Owen, palaeontologist] or a Darwin and if we had any body of that stamp we should not hesitate to put him in a Director of the S>K. [see above] quite regardless of whether he had previously been in the department. We want the best man we can get & do not feel in any way bound to limit our choice.…