Post captain von davis john (27 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.

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

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

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

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. First Thus. Reprint of book first published in the year of the Battle of Trafalgar, a comic saucy novel about the sailing navy written by one of it midshipmen. Complete with historical introduction and glossary. Firmly bound and mostly clean with some handling wear and marks. Cover design and sketches by Peter Stuckey (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. Clean and firmly bound with light handling wear. cover design and sketches by Peter Stuckey (illustrator).

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

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. Light shelf wear to the softcover & textblock edge. Content is in very good, clean condition.

Zustand: Poor. Used, some outer edges have minor scuffs, cover has light scratches, book content is in very good condition.

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

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

No Binding. Zustand: Near Fine. First Thus. Pictorial card covers, b&w illstns by Peter Stuckey. Unmarked. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Zustand: good. . 1928, clean copy, with toned dustjacket, no markings, toning to edges of roughcut pages, Professional booksellers since 1981.

Paperback (No Dust Wrapper.). Zustand: Good. Condition Notes: A pleasant enough reading copy. Upper wrapper slighty curled with creasing to the corners. A somewhat scuffed and faded appearance overall. Text complete, clean and tight; Paperback; Measures 8¼" x 5¾" (0.3 kg); pp 160; Introductory chapters and glossary by Colin Elliott. Cover design and sketches by Peter Stuckey. "The Post Captain" is different and unique among sailing navy novels in being funny. It is almost certainly the only surviving contemporary humorous sea story of the Nelson period. It first made its appearance while England was still agog with the news of Trafalgar and Nelson not yet buried. || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #150644 ||.…

Zustand: New.

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.

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.

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorJohn and Donna Davis have been married for 27 years and have been serving the Lord together since they were 18. They run The Oaks Church (Kidderminster, England), a ministry (Time for Truth!), and a commercial busine.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Post-Captain, Or, the Wooden Walls Well Manned' is a lively and satirical exploration of naval society and the distinctive manners of the British seafaring class during the age of sail. Written by John Davis, a writer with firsthand experience of the maritime world, the work offers a unique blend of humor, romance, and nautical realism. It provides a detailed view of life aboard a man-of-war, capturing the idiosyncratic language and social interactions of officers and sailors alike.The narrative centers on the adventures and romantic pursuits of naval officers, contrasting the rigors of life at sea with the expectations of polite society on land. Through its witty dialogue and vivid characterizations, the book serves as both an entertaining story and a historical document of the 'wooden walls' that defined an era of maritime dominance. Readers interested in naval history, maritime fiction, and 19th-century social satire will find 'The Post-Captain' an engaging and insightful look into the traditions and eccentricities of the Royal Navy. This classic work remains a significant contribution to nautical literature, prized for its authenticity and spirited portrayal of life on the high seas.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.…

8vo., First Edition thus, on laid paper, neat contemporary signature on front free endpaper; original boards, red cloth back lettered in gilt, dark, uncut, fore-edge a little dusty else a very good, bright, clean copy. EDITION LIMITED TO 1000 COPIES.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Post Captain Or The Wooden Walls Well Manned: Comprehending A View Of Naval Society And Manners (1815) is a book written by John Davis. The book provides a comprehensive view of naval society and manners during the early 19th century. It focuses on the lives and experiences of post captains, who were the commanding officers of British warships during this period. The book explores the challenges and rewards of life at sea, including the dangers of battle, the complexities of naval politics, and the social hierarchies that existed within the navy. It also provides insights into the daily routines, customs, and traditions of naval life, as well as the relationships between officers and crew members. The Post Captain Or The Wooden Walls Well Manned is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the British navy or the social and cultural history of the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Post-Captain, Or, the Wooden Walls Well Manned' is a lively and satirical exploration of naval society and the distinctive manners of the British seafaring class during the age of sail. Written by John Davis, a writer with firsthand experience of the maritime world, the work offers a unique blend of humor, romance, and nautical realism. It provides a detailed view of life aboard a man-of-war, capturing the idiosyncratic language and social interactions of officers and sailors alike.The narrative centers on the adventures and romantic pursuits of naval officers, contrasting the rigors of life at sea with the expectations of polite society on land. Through its witty dialogue and vivid characterizations, the book serves as both an entertaining story and a historical document of the 'wooden walls' that defined an era of maritime dominance. Readers interested in naval history, maritime fiction, and 19th-century social satire will find 'The Post-Captain' an engaging and insightful look into the traditions and eccentricities of the Royal Navy. This classic work remains a significant contribution to nautical literature, prized for its authenticity and spirited portrayal of life on the high seas.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.…

1928, 1st thus. (12mo, cloth) Very good plus in very good plus dust jacket. 247pp. Off-white wrapper shows soiling and a degree of darkening to spine, but is remarkably good. One of 1000 copies on Abbey Mills paper. Edited from the third edition of 1808. Introduction by Case.

Leather. Zustand: Very Good Indeed. First edition. The first edition of this work by John Davis, an uncommon work rebound in a handsome half calf binding. The first edition of this work, rebound in a half calf binding. All edges gilt. Ink inscription to the title page, dated 1844. The author John Davis (1774-1854) first went to sea in an East Indiaman, joining Sir Edmund Nagle's frigate Artois in 1794. He rose to become acting lieutenant before leaving the navy in 1797. The Post-Captain was published anonymously in the first edition, and had considerable success despite receiving mixed critical reviews. Rebound in a half calf binding. Externally in lovely condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age toned with the odd spot and handling mark throughout. Very Good Indeed. None (illustrator). book.…

New edition, with editorial preface by R. H. Case and bibliographical note, commentary and glossary "for the edification of landsmen," text after the third edition of 1808, limited to 1000 copies on Abbey Mills paper, 8vo, pp. 247, [1]; facsimile title page; red buckram-backed boards, gilt title direct on spine; fine in an near fine, lightly toned dust jacket.…