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Highland Journey. In the Spirit of Edwin Muir. — GILLANDERS, Robin

Highland Journey. In the Spirit of Edwin Muir.

GILLANDERS, Robin
Birlinn Limited, Edinburgh
2009, 111pp. Illustrated. Cloth, with dust jacket. 30x24cm. In very good condition.
"Over a period of 90 days, Robin Gillanders journeyed throughout the Highlands of Scotland and Orkney in the spirit of Edwin Muir's Scottish Journey of 1934, photographing whoever and whatever he encountered. The journey was made in a campervan with the shower converted into a darkroom, so that film processing could take place 'on the road'. In the manner of itinerant photographers of the 19th and 20th centuries, he used a traditional large format camera and black and white film; the photographs, each with accompanying text, describe the journey and relate to specific issues facing the highlands today and draw comparison with Edwin Muir's highlands of 75 years ago. Edwin Muir became particularly interested in the nature of Scottish 'identity' during his journey and his descriptions have become an important historical resource for the economic, political and social condition of Scotland between the world wars. As with Muir in 1934, it was not Gillanders' intention to present an image of the 'tourist' Highlands, but rather to present an honest, and subjective account of what he encountered. This is a fascinating and beautifully illustrated account of contemporary life in the Scottish Highlands and is set to become as important a record as Edwin Muir's venerated work."
€ 29,00
ISBN: 9781841587820
Book no. 64513
Dartmoor From Old Photographs. — KISTE, John van der

Dartmoor From Old Photographs.

KISTE, John van der
Amberley Publishing
2010, 128pp, Illustrated. Paperback. As new!
The history of Dartmoor extends to several centuries BC, with surviving prehistoric remains dating back to the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age, and the largest concentration of Bronze Age remains in Britain. It has been a hunting ground for the Kings of Wessex, a royal forest, and home to farmers in ancient and medieval times, and a source of tin, iron and granite. In the twenty first century it has a resident population of about 33,000, including those in the towns of Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Moretonhampstead, Princetown and Yelverton. Some areas have provided a training ground for the army, and in 1951 it was officially designated a National Park. Its legends abound, with tales of headless horsemen, pixies, a large black dog, a mysterious pack of hounds, and a visit said to have been made by the devil to Widecombe in 1638 during a fierce thunderstorm. It has also provided a home and inspiration to writers including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and John Galsworthy. These photographs span the era from the late nineteenth century to the mid twentieth century, chosen to show the diversity of the landscape, the towns and villages, and the different uses made of Dartmoor as a source of local employment and industry, as well as a haven for wildlife and recreation, and above all the beauty and spirit of the area.
€ 10,00
ISBN: 9781848687318
Book no. 64511
Dartmoor Through the Year. — TAIT, Derek

Dartmoor Through the Year.

TAIT, Derek
Amberley Publishing
2013, 96pp, Illustrated. Paperback. As new!
"The beauty of Dartmoor constantly changes throughout the year. Every season brings something new; new growth and colour in the spring, flourishing wildlife, plants and insects in the summer including magnificent butterflies, bees and other weird and wonderful insects. Autumn brings a rich glow to the moor, with golden brown leaves and many other colour changes to shrubs and moorland. Winter brings darker, wetter days with flurries of snow that isolate many villages on the moors. The mysterious landscape is wonderful to explore and features many locations that are famous throughout the world, including the desolate Dartmoor prison, used as a backdrop in many books, films and television dramas. Within this book, Derek Tait captures the many changes to the moor throughout the year."
€ 10,00
ISBN: 9781848683556
Book no. 64510
The Landmarks of New York. An Illustrated, Comprehensive Record of New York City's Historic Buildings, Sixth Edition. — Diamonstein-Spielvogel, Barbaralee

The Landmarks of New York. An Illustrated, Comprehensive Record of New York City's Historic Buildings, Sixth Edition.

Diamonstein-Spielvogel, Barbaralee
New York University Press
2016, 912pp, Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition. Pakketzending.
"As the definitive resource on the architectural history of New York City, The Landmarks of New York documents and illustrates the 1,352 individual landmarks and 135 historic districts that have been accorded landmark status by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission since its establishment in 1965. Arranged chronologically by date of construction, the book offers a sequential overview of the city's architectural history and richness, presenting a broad range of styles and building types colonial farmhouses, Gilded Age mansions, churches, schools, libraries, museums, and the great twentieth-century skyscrapers that are recognized throughout the world. That so many of these structures have endured is due, in large measure, to the efforts of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission and hundreds of private sector preservation organizations, large and small. Since the commission was established, New York City has become the leader of the preservation movement in the United States, with more buildings and districts designated and protected than in any other city. The Landmarks of New York includes such iconic structures as Grand Central Station, the Chrysler Building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Carnegie Hall, as well as those that may be less well known but are of significant historical and architectural value the Pieter Claesen Wyckoff House in Brooklyn, the oldest structure in New York City; the Bowne House in Queens, the birthplace of American religious freedom; the Watchtower in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem; the New York Botanical Garden in The Bronx; and Sailors Snug Harbor on Staten Island. The sixth edition adds 106 new individual landmarks, two special addenda on the hotly-contested back-log and resultant 30 pending designations, over 150 new photographs, and new historic district maps."
€ 25,00
ISBN: 9781479883011
Book no. 64501
British Gardens in Time. The Greatest Garden Makers from Capability Brown to Christopher Lloyd. — CAMPBELL, Katie

British Gardens in Time. The Greatest Garden Makers from Capability Brown to Christopher Lloyd.

CAMPBELL, Katie
Frances Lincoln - As seen on the BBC
2014, 224pp, Illustrated. Hardcover. In very good condition.
"As Seen on the BBC. British Gardens in Time takes four iconic gardens, each a product of its age, and provides a fascinating window into the creators and events that shaped them. The stories of their creation include obsession, escape, social ambition, political intrigue, heartbreak, bankruptcy and disaster. In unravelling these remarkable stories we reach back over the centuries to see these great gardens through fresh eyes. From the magnificent landscape garden at Stowe created by Bridgeman, Kent and Lancelot 'Capability' Brown; the Victorian masterpiece of Biddulph Grange; the romantic Arts & Crafts retreat at Nymans; and Christopher Lloyd's plantsman's paradise at Great Dixter, you will hear of adventure, innovation and visionary individuals who changed the way we create our gardens and the plants we grow. Author Katie Campbell weaves the stories of these four exemplary gardens into a history of British gardening from the earliest cultivated spaces to the present day, exploring trends, influences and pioneers. Fascinating historic detail and atmospheric storytelling make this a compelling read. British Gardens in Time includes a foreword by CHRIS BEARDSHAW, specially commissioned photography by NATHAN HARRISON, and extensive archive illustrations. Author KATIE CAMPBELL lectures widely, leads garden tours and writes on the social history of gardening. Her other books published by Frances Lincoln are Icons of Twentieth-Century Landscape Design and Paradise of Exiles."
€ 18,00
ISBN: 9780711235762
Book no. 64484
The Lincolnshire Wolds. — ROBINSON, David

The Lincolnshire Wolds.

ROBINSON, David
Windgather Press, Oxford and Oakville
2009, x,(2),146pp. Illustrated. Paperback. In very good condition.
The Lincolnshire Wolds are a range of hills in the county of Lincolnshire. They are a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and the highest area of land in eastern England between Yorkshire and Kent. This book is a collection of papers on the landscape history and regional geography of the Lincolnshire Wolds, bringing together the important known historical, natural and cultural information about the area. The volume particularly focuses on the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in its regional setting, making it the first of its kind to be published.
€ 25,00
ISBN: 9781905119264
Book no. 64469
An Irishman's England. — COLLIS, John Stewart

An Irishman's England.

COLLIS, John Stewart
House of Stratus
2001, 111pp. Paperback. In very good condition.
As an Irishman educated in England, John Stewart Collis had a unique perspective on his adopted country. Sufficiently distanced, he could observe and record without bias or malice. Here he portrays the extravagance and the apparent contradictions of the English. After a rapid discussion of London and the provinces, he then examines English political and cultural life. In so doing, Collis holds up a sympathetic mirror and makes some perceptive and enlightening revelations about England and the English.
€ 20,00
ISBN: 9781842326398
Book no. 64465
British Greats.

British Greats.

Cassell & Co
2000, 264pp. Illustrated. Hardcover. In very good condition.
The finest Britain has to offer, brilliantly commented on by its best writers and personalities. From the heroic ( Winston Churchill's 1940 Speeches by Andrew Roberts) and the literary ( The Novels of Jane Austen by Nigel Nicolson) to the sporting ( The Saturday Afternoon Football Results by former Monty Python member Michael Palin) and the floral ( Kew Gardens by Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall)-not to mention miniskirts and Bond-these engrossing, enlightening short essays prove just why Brittania rules!
€ 10,00
ISBN: 9780304356089
Book no. 64461
The Discovery of Dartmoor. A Wild and Wondrous Region — MILTON, Pat

The Discovery of Dartmoor. A Wild and Wondrous Region

MILTON, Pat
Chichester, Phillimore
2006, 208pp, Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
Early visitors to Dartmoor, that great granite mass dominating the centre of Devonshire, usually complained about its climate, agreeing that 'this one thinge is to be observed that all the yere through out commonly it rayneth or it is fowle wether in that more or desert'. This book is a major addition to the literature of Dartmoor.
€ 10,00
ISBN: 9781860774010
Book no. 64460
How to Run the Country Manual. (The step-by-step guide to running Great Britain) — ROCK, Ian

How to Run the Country Manual. (The step-by-step guide to running Great Britain)

ROCK, Ian
Haynes Publishing Group
2015, 195pp. Illustrated. Hardcover. In good condition.
Managing Britain is a complex operation - one that dramatically affects all of our lives as citizens. Now Haynes have put together a team of experts to write a `workshop manual' that explains in plain English how the system works - a `nuts & bolts' layperson's guide to all the big questions that concern people - which politicians rarely give straight answers to. Split into extensive sections on economics, politics and society, Haynes show how to strip down the machinery of state and give it a good servicing!
€ 15,00
ISBN: 9780857338006
Book no. 64434
5 ingelijste originele, oude prenten van Rotterdam, waarvan 3 handgekleurd. — Rotterdam: 17 foto’s

5 ingelijste originele, oude prenten van Rotterdam, waarvan 3 handgekleurd.

Rotterdam:
Lijstjes met wat krasjes. De vermelde afmetingen geven het formaat van de afbeelding aan. Alle prenten zijn in goede staat, behalve prent 5, deze heeft 2 kleine gaatjes (zie foto's). Verkoop alleen als geheel.
"1) ""Rotterdam"". Staalgravure door B. Metzeroth naar een tekening van C. Reiss, circa 1870. Hoogte 12,5 cm.; breedte 14,5 cm. - 2) ""Gezigt van de groote markt en West Nieuwland. / Vue de grand marché et le quai dit West Nieuwland"". Kleuren steendruk. Circa 1850. 18,5x25,5cm. - 3) ""De oude Hoofdpoort te Rotterdam. Afgebroken 1856"". Prachtige, handgekleurde steendruk 1863. Ingelijst 17x24cm. - 4) ""Het oude Prinsenhof in 1574 voormaals het Agniete klooster Rotterdam"". Steendruk, 1820. Gelijst. 21x25cm. - 5) ""Rotterdam"". Staalgravure, handgekleurd. 2 kleine gaatjes in prent. Gelijst. 19,5x25cm."
€ 195,00
Book no. 64022
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