Major forbes (37 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. pp. 819.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. undated, special edition, green illustrated boards, gilt titles spine, colour frontispiece with tissue guard, title page age toned, illustrated, light spotting to some pages and page edgers, pages clean and overall very good condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. undated, special edition, green illustrated boards, gilt titles spine, colour frontispiece tissue guard, slight tanning to title page and tissue guard, illustrated, spotting to pages and page edges throughout, overall very good condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. undated, special edition, green illustrated boards, gilt titles spine, colour frontispiece with loose tissue guard, illustrated, pages clean and overall very good condition.

Zustand: New. pp. 819.

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. No Cover. Special Edition.

Zustand: Poor. Volume 1. With a chronological list of the more important battles of the century, with about 370 illustrations and 85 plans.Cover detached, half bound, colour on spine and corners wearing away, colour fading on covers. some foxing, text clear.This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1900grams, ISBN. …

Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About the Book: - The author has been portraying beautiful scenery of Ceylon, its mild climate, rich vegetation, and some of its valuable natural productions, have already been made known to the British public. The immense consequence of this island, from its position, and the harbor of Trinkomalee, could never have been overlooked; so long as the British crown holds sway in India, or British merchants shall trade to the East, its importance can hardly be overrated: now, however, not only are the resources of this country, its most remote valleys and elevated plains, better known to Europeans; but the history of its inhabitants and of the island, its former state and late improvement, equally excite curiosity and demand attention. The book is the product of extensive study of Ceylon. Its history, culture, customs and tradition and God-gifted natural beauty have been compiled in both volumes of the book in such a manner that generates a good amount of interest among the readers, researchers and historians. About the Author: - Kandyan Chief & wife - 1880 Jonathan Forbes in his book, Eleven years in Ceylon. It was Major Jonathan Forbes of the 78th Highlanders of the British army, while returning on horseback from a trip to Pollonnuruwa, came across the 'bush covered summit of Sigiriya' in 1831. The Title 'Eleven Years In Ceylon: Comprising Sketches Of The Field Sports And Natural History Of That Colony And An Account Of Its History And Antiquities written/authored/edited by Major Forbes', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9789353243647 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 372 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Facsimile Publisher. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: Volume . 2nd Volume . 2nd 372.…

Hardcover. Zustand: New. In this second volume, the author describes the places of interest, sports, flora, and fauna of Ceylon Island. The reader is taken on a tour of the ancient fortresses of Sigiriya, the description of the famed leopards and elephants there, his journey to Trincomalee, the accounts of canals and artificial lakes, the beautiful buildings and ancient temples and monuments there, elephant catching, the description of the aboriginals of Ceylon, the mountains of Lakagella, the funerary rites of the Sinhalese rulers, the description of various plants found there, like the cinnamon trees, the dangerous venomous snakes, the flora and fauna of Kandy, the Horton plains, the ancient city of Magam, its ruins, temples, and botanical gardens, the arrival of the Portuguese in Ceylon, and also the history of the Island prior to the Sinhalese conquest in 543 bc.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About the Book: - The author has been portraying beautiful scenery of Ceylon, its mild climate, rich vegetation, and some of its valuable natural productions, have already been made known to the British public. The immense consequence of this island, from its position, and the harbor of Trinkomalee, could never have been overlooked; so long as the British crown holds sway in India, or British merchants shall trade to the East, its importance can hardly be overrated: now, however, not only are the resources of this country, its most remote valleys and elevated plains, better known to Europeans; but the history of its inhabitants and of the island, its former state and late improvement, equally excite curiosity and demand attention. The book is the product of extensive study of Ceylon. Its history, culture, customs and tradition and God-gifted natural beauty have been compiled in both volumes of the book in such a manner that generates a good amount of interest among the readers, researchers and historians. About the Author: - Kandyan Chief & wife - 1880 Jonathan Forbes in his book, Eleven years in Ceylon. It was Major Jonathan Forbes of the 78th Highlanders of the British army, while returning on horseback from a trip to Pollonnuruwa, came across the 'bush covered summit of Sigiriya' in 1831. The Title 'Eleven Years In Ceylon: Comprising Sketches Of The Field Sports And Natural History Of That Colony And An Account Of Its History And Antiquities written/authored/edited by Major Forbes', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9789353243630 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 443 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Facsimile Publisher. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: Volume . 1st Volume . 1st 443.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Reprint of the 1840 edition. 2 volumes in one.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. About the Book: - The author has been portraying beautiful scenery of Ceylon, its mild climate, rich vegetation, and some of its valuable natural productions, have already been made known to the British public. The immense consequence of this island, from its position, and the harbor of Trinkomalee, could never have been overlooked; so long as the British crown holds sway in India, or British merchants shall trade to the East, its importance can hardly be overrated: now, however, not only are the resources of this country, its most remote valleys and elevated plains, better known to Europeans; but the history of its inhabitants and of the island, its former state and late improvement, equally excite curiosity and demand attention. The book is the product of extensive study of Ceylon. Its history, culture, customs and tradition and God-gifted natural beauty have been compiled in both volumes of the book in such a manner that generates a good amount of interest among the readers, researchers and historians. About the Author: - Kandyan Chief & wife - 1880 Jonathan Forbes in his book, Eleven years in Ceylon. It was Major Jonathan Forbes of the 78th Highlanders of the British army, while returning on horseback from a trip to Pollonnuruwa, came across the 'bush covered summit of Sigiriya' in 1831. The Title 'Eleven Years In Ceylon: Comprising Sketches Of The Field Sports And Natural History Of That Colony And An Account Of Its History And Antiquities written/authored/edited by Major Forbes', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9789353243616 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 372 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Facsimile Publisher. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: Volume . 2nd Volume . 2nd 372.…

Second Edition. Reading copy in paperback with its original printed wrappers, the rear detached and the front attached with modern tape. Tears to rear joint, lower front corners and headband. Text block remains sound and clean on the whole; foxing limited to preliminary and final leaves, and leaves facing plates or folded matter. Folded matter remains crisp. A very serviceable copy. Physical description; xii, 409 pages : frontispiece portrait, portraits, maps (folded), illustrations ; 23 cm. Notes; Vol. 3 of 3. Subjects; Great Britain. Army Ordnance services. World War, 1914-1918 Equipment and supplies. Military history. 20th century. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. About the Book: - The author has been portraying beautiful scenery of Ceylon, its mild climate, rich vegetation, and some of its valuable natural productions, have already been made known to the British public. The immense consequence of this island, from its position, and the harbor of Trinkomalee, could never have been overlooked; so long as the British crown holds sway in India, or British merchants shall trade to the East, its importance can hardly be overrated: now, however, not only are the resources of this country, its most remote valleys and elevated plains, better known to Europeans; but the history of its inhabitants and of the island, its former state and late improvement, equally excite curiosity and demand attention. The book is the product of extensive study of Ceylon. Its history, culture, customs and tradition and God-gifted natural beauty have been compiled in both volumes of the book in such a manner that generates a good amount of interest among the readers, researchers and historians. About the Author: - Kandyan Chief & wife - 1880 Jonathan Forbes in his book, Eleven years in Ceylon. It was Major Jonathan Forbes of the 78th Highlanders of the British army, while returning on horseback from a trip to Pollonnuruwa, came across the 'bush covered summit of Sigiriya' in 1831. The Title 'Eleven Years In Ceylon: Comprising Sketches Of The Field Sports And Natural History Of That Colony And An Account Of Its History And Antiquities written/authored/edited by Major Forbes', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9789353243609 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 443 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Facsimile Publisher. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: Volume . 1st Volume . 1st 443.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 474 pages. 9.21x6.14x1.07 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About the Book: - The author has been portraying beautiful scenery of Ceylon, its mild climate, rich vegetation, and some of its valuable natural productions, have already been made known to the British public. The immense consequence of this island, from its position, and the harbor of Trinkomalee, could never have been overlooked; so long as the British crown holds sway in India, or British merchants shall trade to the East, its importance can hardly be overrated: now, however, not only are the resources of this country, its most remote valleys and elevated plains, better known to Europeans; but the history of its inhabitants and of the island, its former state and late improvement, equally excite curiosity and demand attention. The book is the product of extensive study of Ceylon. Its history, culture, customs and tradition and God-gifted natural beauty have been compiled in both volumes of the book in such a manner that generates a good amount of interest among the readers, researchers and historians. About the Author: - Kandyan Chief & wife - 1880 Jonathan Forbes in his book, Eleven years in Ceylon. It was Major Jonathan Forbes of the 78th Highlanders of the British army, while returning on horseback from a trip to Pollonnuruwa, came across the 'bush covered summit of Sigiriya' in 1831. The Title 'Eleven Years In Ceylon: Comprising Sketches Of The Field Sports And Natural History Of That Colony And An Account Of Its History And Antiquities written/authored/edited by Major Forbes', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9789353243623 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 815 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Facsimile Publisher. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: Volume 2 Vols. Set Volume 2 Vols. Set 815.…

Zustand: New. In.

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Hardcover. Zustand: Poor. Poor cover, spine strip missing and covers have tape repairs. However, text in good condition. Frontis illustration missing. viii, 760pp. 370 illus & 85 plans with an appendix: A General List of all the more important Battles of the Nineteenth Century compiled by A. Hilliard Atteridge. Size: 10.25" x 7.5" (26x19cm). Book. …

Zustand: New. KlappentextMost of the casualties inflicted during the Great War were caused by artillery, yet the achievement of the Artillery in the conflict can often be overlooked. This history of the Army Ordnance Services is therefore, an importan.

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. About the Book: - The author has been portraying beautiful scenery of Ceylon, its mild climate, rich vegetation, and some of its valuable natural productions, have already been made known to the British public. The immense consequence of this island, from its position, and the harbor of Trinkomalee, could never have been overlooked; so long as the British crown holds sway in India, or British merchants shall trade to the East, its importance can hardly be overrated: now, however, not only are the resources of this country, its most remote valleys and elevated plains, better known to Europeans; but the history of its inhabitants and of the island, its former state and late improvement, equally excite curiosity and demand attention. The book is the product of extensive study of Ceylon. Its history, culture, customs and tradition and God-gifted natural beauty have been compiled in both volumes of the book in such a manner that generates a good amount of interest among the readers, researchers and historians. About the Author: - Kandyan Chief & wife - 1880 Jonathan Forbes in his book, Eleven years in Ceylon. It was Major Jonathan Forbes of the 78th Highlanders of the British army, while returning on horseback from a trip to Pollonnuruwa, came across the 'bush covered summit of Sigiriya' in 1831. The Title 'Eleven Years In Ceylon: Comprising Sketches Of The Field Sports And Natural History Of That Colony And An Account Of Its History And Antiquities written/authored/edited by Major Forbes', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9789353243593 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 815 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Facsimile Publisher. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: Volume 2 Vols. Set Volume 2 Vols. Set 815.…

Hardcover. Zustand: used/very good. No Jacket. 423 Pages And 356 Pages. Reprint Of 1840 Edition. Printed Boards.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good -. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Interesting reference, this being volume one, Ancient history, including Mediaeval, Tudor/ Stuarts, New Model Army, Crimea war. etc., 315pp., ills., appendices. Foxing and small chip to spine bottom, else vgc Hardcover.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1112 pages. 5.50x2.25x8.50 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. KlappentextThe ancient city of Kurunegala and Anuradhapura, a description of Manar pearl fishing, festivals celebrated in Kandy, and a journey to Matale, etc.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book is a detailed account of the writer's stay on the Ceylon Island, a colony of the British at that time, while he was posted there. This volume comprises the history of Ceylon and Britain's conquest of the Island. Interesting accounts are to be found, comprising of rogue elephants, shikars, the different species of crows found in the Island, a description of jungle fowls, pigeon shooting, a journey to Adam's Peak, and the accounts of ancient temples at Kelaniya, the ancient city of Kurunegala and Anuradhapura, a description of Manar pearl fishing, festivals celebrated in Kandy, and a journey to Matale, etc.…

Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Limited edition of 312 copies. This being number 106, with etchings on Holland paper. Complete two volume set. Blue cloth bindings with bevelled board edges, illustrated in gilt to front boards and spines. Slight wear to ends of spine, light marking to boards. Tanning to endpapers. Light foxing to page edges, offsetting from etchings to facing pages, a few spots of foxing to text. A comprehensive history of the Scottish Guards (Gardes Ecossaises - the French Royal Bodyguard Unit). . Overall condition is Very Good. Size: 9.5 x 11.5 inches (24 x 29 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: 196, [2] (ads); 232, [2] (ads). …

Zustand: Good. A History of Army Ordnance Services by Major General A. Forbes (1929)Facsimile reprint, 2017.Publisher: Facsimile Publisher, India.Binding: hardback cloth.Illustrated: yes.Description / Condition: Some edge wear/tears to jacket. Light edge wear/bumps to boards. Facsimile publication and printed in India on lower quality press, so print reproduction a little light/poor.Please see pictures for further information.…