Venable clarke (19 Ergebnisse)

hardcover. Zustand: Good. mild amount of wear along the edges of the cover of the book (creasing, fading).

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. No Jacket. Reprint. Bound in navy cloth with titles and rules stamped in gilt. Although the book states that the illustrator is Harry W. Armstrong, R& L stopped using a frontipiece in 1926 and subsequently removed the from earlier titles as they were reprinted. This copy has no frontispiece (and ne ver did), so we know it a later printing, probably from 1926, as the Roy J. Snell titles listed as advbertisement list his boks through the titles published that year. The cloth shows no wear, the hinges are solid and binding is square. A clean, tight, unmarked copy of Venable's first book as Clarke, a juvenile western. none (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Bound in navy cloth with titles and decorations stamped in gilt. Early copy with an inscription from Christmas 1927. Book once belonged to Henry Cabell Maddux Jr., whose daughter was murdered by her estranged husband in 1971. The cloth shows only a trace of edgewear; the spine lettering is rubbed but still quite legible. Hinges solid (the front one has a small spot of insect damage); binding square. A clean, tight copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Reprint. Volume 1 in this series. Bound in green cloth with titles and rules stamped in black. No illustrations. Reprint circa 1930 listing 4 titles on the rear flap of the dust wrapper. This copy lacks the requisite illustrated endpapers and 8 pages of aerial acrobatics found at the rear of the first edition, which also has blue cloth and cover lettering stamped in gilt. There are no ads at the rear. The cloth shows only a hint of edgewear; the dust jacket has moderate edgewear with shallow chipping at the head and heel, and a 1" chip to the lower front panel at the spine. Former owner's info in ink to the front pastedown, with later pencil inscription to the ffe. Hinges solid; binding square. A clean, tight copy, with the wrapper now in mylar. The jacket art is not signed, but it is clearly Gretter's work. He became established at R&L in 1927 and worked there until moving to NY in 1932, when he began signing his work as "J. Clemens Gretta". Mattson & Davis 01625. Gretter, Clemens (dust jacket art) (illustrator).…

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First edition. With a prefatory note by Henry van Dyke. Octavo, 66 pages. 010608A.

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

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

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. (World War 1, Fiction) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

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

Zustand: Fair. Acceptable condition. Acceptable dust jacket. 2nd Printing. In protective mylar cover. (WWI, world war 1, historical fiction, war stories) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.…

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

Zustand: Good. The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago, IL 1929 author signature to half title page. black cloth boards with gold lettering lightly soiled.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First edition. 1929. First Edition. Fine decorative cloth, in lightly scuffed Very Good dustwrapper. Ornate map endpapers showing the regions of Texas and Mexico this epic historical romance covers. In his introduction Venable calls himself a Romanticist. He has composed a sweeping epic of Texas featuring hard-bitten settlers from killers to priest, Kentucky and Tennessee mountaineers, down-east Yankees, and many resolute figures of the new Empire including such as Sam Houston, Stephen Austin, David Crockett and James Bowie.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 369 pages. First edition, first printing. The story of Texas and the people who won freedom from Mexico. Fine book in a near fine dust jacket with very slight rubbing to the covers. A beautiful copy.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Good dj. 2nd printing (see note). (price-clipped) [good solid book, very slight deterioration to cloth at bottom edges of both covers, one teeny-tiny wormhole in front joint, one-time owner's name and place of purchase in ink at top of ffep; jacket has some minor chipping and slight paper loss (especially at corners and at top of spine) but with no loss of text]. Self-declared as "THE Great War Novel," this might as well be subtitled "A Hillbilly's Adventures in the Great War." The author was a WWI veteran who hailed from Missouri (his military service bona fides are detailed on the rear jacket flap), and while his alter-ego protagonist, Jeptha Montgomery Brice (called "Jep") maintains his cornpone accent and attitude throughout, the author at least doesn't fall into the trap of letting Jep also narrate the story, which would likely have rendered it unreadable. (Let's just say that Clarke Venable was no Ring Lardner, and leave it at that.) The book was apparently well-reviewed in its day -- the entire jacket design, at least of this printing, consists of a couple of dozen single-word quotes from various newspapers ("Sparkling"; "Vivid"; "Genuine"; "Absorbing"; etc.) -- although I haven't been able to turn up any actual contemporary reviews from which I might have been able to pull a more full-bodied quote. The bulk of this author's literary output (both under his own name and using the pseudonym "Covington Clarke") seems to have been boys' adventure fiction, often with an aviation theme; this would appear to be the only time he incorporated anything resembling autobiographical content, although admittedly that's a bit of an assumption based on his acknowledged war service. [NOTE that while the book itself states "Second Printing," the jacket is labeled as "Fourth Printing." You can believe what you want to believe.].…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'All the Brave Rifles' is a stirring historical novel that captures the fiery spirit and tumultuous events of the Texas Revolution. Set against the backdrop of the early nineteenth century, the narrative follows the bold pioneers and legendary figures who risked everything for the dream of an independent Texas. Clarke Venable masterfully blends historical fact with compelling storytelling to bring to life the struggle for freedom on the American frontier.The story weaves through the pivotal moments leading up to the fall of the Alamo, highlighting the courage and resolve of men like Sam Houston, David Crockett, and Jim Bowie. As tensions escalate between the settlers and the Mexican government, the reader is drawn into a world of high-stakes diplomacy, brutal conflict, and unwavering determination. The novel explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of liberty, painting a vivid portrait of a defining era in American history.With its rich atmospheric detail and focus on the human element behind the historical headlines, 'All the Brave Rifles' remains a poignant tribute to the pioneers of the West. It is an essential work for those interested in the legends of the frontier and the dramatic birth of the Lone Star State.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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'All the Brave Rifles' is a stirring historical novel that captures the fiery spirit and tumultuous events of the Texas Revolution. Set against the backdrop of the early nineteenth century, the narrative follows the bold pioneers and legendary figures who risked everything for the dream of an independent Texas. Clarke Venable masterfully blends historical fact with compelling storytelling to bring to life the struggle for freedom on the American frontier.The story weaves through the pivotal moments leading up to the fall of the Alamo, highlighting the courage and resolve of men like Sam Houston, David Crockett, and Jim Bowie. As tensions escalate between the settlers and the Mexican government, the reader is drawn into a world of high-stakes diplomacy, brutal conflict, and unwavering determination. The novel explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of liberty, painting a vivid portrait of a defining era in American history.With its rich atmospheric detail and focus on the human element behind the historical headlines, 'All the Brave Rifles' remains a poignant tribute to the pioneers of the West. It is an essential work for those interested in the legends of the frontier and the dramatic birth of the Lone Star State.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.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. Hardcover with DJ. Black cloth with gold decoration and lettering. Cloth is faded to a dull black, and binding a bit shaken, though with noteworthy damage, except partial split at front gutter, where backing linen is visible. Original DJ with a couple small chips and splits, not in mylar. Scarce. No date on title page. Copyright page dated 1929. This is the second printing, also in May. 369 pages. Map endpapers. Pages toned from age, but text block tight and complete. This copy with inscription on the half title, To Emma Speed Sampson, who can tell stories that delight one editor I know, even up to and including the fourth reading. Best wishes, Clarke. May 1929. Sampson was the prolific author of the Miss Minerva stories, as well as a host of other titles written under her own name and several pseudonyms. Sampson and Venable were members of that peculiar class of southerners who wrote fond recollections of the pre-war years, nearly all sidelined as racist or misguided these days, but popular in their day. Please email with questions or to request photos. If you see a photo beside this listing, please be aware that it s an ABE Stock Photo (whatever that is) and not a photo of this book. Signed by Author(s).…