Down stream von gosling harry (6 Ergebnisse)

paperback. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. As with all of his books, the somewhat eccentric previous owner has covered the spine with tape, underlined the printing dates and written his name on a label and stuck it inside. Orders received by 3pm Sent from the UK that weekday in recyclable card packaging.

Zustand: Fair. 1927. First Published. 246 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Quarter bound red leather with red cloth covered boards. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Black and white illustrations and photographs throughout. Pages and illustrations have light tanning and foxing throughout. Slight cracking to gutters causing binding to be loose, however pages remain attached. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges. Chipping to leather to spine. Ring mark to front board.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Up and Down Stream' is the compelling autobiography of Harry Gosling, a pivotal figure in the British labor movement and a dedicated servant of the River Thames. The narrative traces Gosling's journey from his early days as an apprentice waterman to his influential role as a Member of Parliament and a leader in the trade union movement. Gosling provides an intimate look at the lives of the watermen and lightermen who navigated the bustling waters of the Thames, capturing the unique culture and challenges of the river community.The book delves into the struggles and triumphs of early 20th-century unionism, offering a firsthand account of the strikes and negotiations that shaped workers' rights in Great Britain. With a blend of personal anecdotes and political insight, 'Up and Down Stream' serves as both a historical record and a tribute to the working-class spirit. It is an essential read for those interested in maritime history, the evolution of the Labour Party, and the social history of London's iconic river.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 - 'Up and Down Stream' is the compelling autobiography of Harry Gosling, a pivotal figure in the British labor movement and a dedicated servant of the River Thames. The narrative traces Gosling's journey from his early days as an apprentice waterman to his influential role as a Member of Parliament and a leader in the trade union movement. Gosling provides an intimate look at the lives of the watermen and lightermen who navigated the bustling waters of the Thames, capturing the unique culture and challenges of the river community.The book delves into the struggles and triumphs of early 20th-century unionism, offering a firsthand account of the strikes and negotiations that shaped workers' rights in Great Britain. With a blend of personal anecdotes and political insight, 'Up and Down Stream' serves as both a historical record and a tribute to the working-class spirit. It is an essential read for those interested in maritime history, the evolution of the Labour Party, and the social history of London's iconic river.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. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 246pp. Gosling was a Thames lighterman who became General Secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Watermen, Lightermen & Bargemen, founding President of the TGWU, MP for Whitechapel & Minister of Transport in the first Labour government. Half-title page mottled.…