Read books okt 2021 (4 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Daniel Defoe's 'Robinson Crusoe' was first published in 1719, many of its earliest readers believed it to be a true story. Although the book was only ostensibly an account of a real incident, it was in fact based upon the experiences of Alexander Selkirk (1676-1721). A Scottish privateer and Royal Navy officer, Selkirk was marooned by his captain for four years and four months between 1704 and 1709 on an uninhabited island in the South Pacific Ocean. Selkirk managed to survive thanks to his cunning and resourcefulness, however he eventually died due to a tropical illness aboard HMS Weymouth off West Africa years later. An unbelievable biographical account of Selkirk's harrowing experiences as a castaway on an unforgiving island, John Howell's 'Adventures of Alexander Selkirk' will appeal to fans of tales like 'Robinson Crusoe' and true stories of death-defying feats. Read & Co. Travel is proudly republishing this biography now in a brand new edition complete with an introductory essay by George Atherton Aitken.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - American Poet Emily Dickinson's exquisite poetry spans a broad range of subjects, but perhaps none is so charming as those that she wrote concerning birds. This pocket-sized poetry companion contains 18 beautiful poems alongside Ernest Seton Thompson's delightful colour illustrations dedicated to our feathered friends that will appeal to lovers of poetry and birds alike. The perfect gift for birdwatchers, twitchers and nature lovers who like to roam and read. Contents include: 'Birds and Poets, an Excerpt by John Burroughs', 'The Oriole', 'High from the Earth I heard a bird', 'The Bluebird', 'In the Garden', 'The Blue Jay', 'Hope', 'The Humming-Bird', 'Who ', 'The Robin', 'The Oriole's Secret', 'The Woodpecker', 'If I Shouldn't be Alive', 'How Dare the Robins Sing', 'At Half-Past Three a Single Bird', 'A Train Went Through a Burial Gate', 'Loyalty', 'Not with a Club the Heart is Broken', 'March', etc. Emily Elizabeth Dickinson (1830-1886) was an American poet commonly hailed as being among the most important figures in American poetry. Not much is known about her personal life, but evidence suggests that this is because she spent most of her time isolated from other people. Those who lived around her claimed that she took to wearing only white apparel and rarely left her bedroom in her later years. Despite being a prolific writer producing a corpus of over 1,800 poems, only 10 were published during her lifetime. Her poetry was considered unusual for her time, incorporating a variety of odd features and breaking many of the conventional rules. Ragged Hand is proud to be publishing this brand new collection of classic poetry now complete with illustrations by Ernest Seton Thompson and an excerpt by John Burroughs. Thompson, Ernest Seton (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This charming little pocket book contains a choice collection of 9 bird-related poems written by seminal English poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning. 'The Swan's Nest Among the Reeds' is a wonderful, travel-friendly compendium containing delightful bird poetry partnered with beautiful colour illustrations by Archibald Thorburn that will appeal to naturalists, twitchers and literature lovers alike. The perfect gift for birdwatchers and others who like to roam and read. Contents include: 'Birds and Poets, an Excerpt by John Burroughs', 'An Island', 'My Doves', 'The Sea-Mew', 'The Poet and the Bird', 'Patience Taught by Nature', 'The Romance of the Swan's Nest', 'A Drama of Exile: Bird Spirit', 'Paraphrase on Anacreon: Ode to the Swallow', and 'Bianca Among the Nightingales'. Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806- 1861) was an English poet of the Victorian era who garnered significant renown in both Britain and the United States. Browning began writing poetry from the age of eleven and her early work, kept safe by her mother, constitutes one of the largest collections of juvenilia in existence. Her poetry collection 'Poems' (1844) brought her popular acclaim, as well the attention of Robert Browning. Fearing her father's disapproval, the two corresponded and eventually in secret. Browning had a significant influence on many writers of her day, including Emily Dickinson and Edgar Allan Poe. Other notable works by this writer include: 'How Do I Love Thee ' (1845) and 'Aurora Leigh' (1856). Ragged Hand is proud to be publishing this brand new collection of classic poetry now complete with illustrations by Archibald Thorburn and an excerpt by John Burroughs. Thorburn, Archibald (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A fundraiser of the William Allen White Community Partnership. This volume contains pieces related to or about White. Includes 3 Kansas Poets Laureate. Author range from a student to professional writers with extensive credits.