Edith m e baring gould (13 résultats)

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

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

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

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

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, written by a perceptive traveler, offers a captivating glimpse into the spiritual and cultural landscapes of Egypt and North India. The author documents their journey through these ancient lands, vividly describing the people they encounter, the sights they behold, and the impact of missionary work in these regions. The author provides a unique perspective on the region's history and religious diversity, exploring the remnants of ancient civilizations alongside the vibrant traditions of modern-day Hinduism and Islam. Through the lens of a keen observer, they delve into the complex interplay between faith, tradition, and social change. The book's engaging narrative is enriched by insights into the lives of missionaries and the challenges they face in spreading their message. The author highlights the importance of their efforts in fostering education, healthcare, and spiritual guidance, shedding light on the transformative power of faith in shaping individuals and communities. Ultimately, this book serves as a testament to the profound impact of religious belief on human history and culture, offering a nuanced understanding of the diverse spiritual journeys undertaken by people across time and geography. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

pictorial hard cover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Illustrated, including black and white photographs. 21 cm 136 pages VG. Very good condition with light shelf wear and edge wear to blue cloth covers with gilt titles and black illustrations, gilt page edges.

Cloth. Etat : Very Good. First edition. A scarce missionary book that offers a glimpse into the attitudes of 19th century Christians travelling across North America and Asia. Ever Westward Through Heathen Lands, written by Edith M.E. Baring-Gould as a missionary book for children. Published by the Church Missionary Society in 1896.In the publisher's original cloth, with a frontispiece of The Great Buddha at Nara, Japan. Contains all other 75 illustrations from Baring-Gould's travels. Collated complete.A scarce book in which Baring-Gould and her husband, a fellow missionary, travel westward from North America, through Asia, before closing their travels in Egypt. The book offers an interesting picture into the attitudes of a 19th century Christian, and their perception of countries such as Japan, China and Sri Lanka when visiting different Christian communities. In the publisher's original cloth. Externally smart, with fading to the extremities and spine. Slight signs of rubbing and handling marks. End papers are bright and generally clean, with signs of a torn bookplate on the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with the odd spot to the extremities. Spotting heaviest to leaves pp.29-32. Very Good. Various (illustrateur). book.…

Hard Back. Etat : Good. First Edition. Frontispiece + vi + list of contents page + list of illustrations page + 134 + 2 page index. Decorative binding good, some light staining mostly rear. Contents Very good, clean & tight, ink Sunday school inscription on rear of end-page ( end-pages front/rear are gold & brown printed decorative design). Preface by the Rev. F. J. Chavasse, Contains a typical Christian view of the Christian missions around the word (she previously wrote Ever westward through heathen lands), illustrations from line drawing & photographs, but what sets this apart are the illustrations from photographs, mostly from India, Africa & China, also Japan, Arabia, Ceylon etc. and includes people reading the Koran, a fakir in chains, Celon Devil-dancers, Chinese eating a meal, and outside a Chinese town, a missionary selling a bible to a group of Chinese people (most likely trying to), even a North American female Red Indian. Size: 17 x 21.5cm. Approx.…

1st edition hardback in decorated cloth Nice copy small quarto 134pp., frontis., b/w pls., illusts., appends., bibliog., index, Illustrated with photographs, mostly from India, Africa & China, also Japan, Arabia, Ceylon etc. and includes people reading the Koran, a fakir in chains, Ceylon Devil-dancers, Chinese eating a meal, veiled Egyptian women & eskimos. Decorative prize-label on front paste-down o/w an exceptional copy in red-brown decorated cloth with bright gilt titles.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. Small Quarto. vi, [2] 104pp. Illustrated. Publisher's brown cloth with illustrative decoration and gilt title to upper board. Nice and bright. A.E.G. Marbled end papers, with prize bookplate for the 'Church Missionary Society' to f.f.e.p. Some foxing to reverse of end papers. Otherwise contents clean and bright. A 'Very Good+' copy.…

LeatherBound. Etat : New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 120. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1901 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 120. …

LeatherBound. Etat : New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1901 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 125 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 125 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Etat : New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1901. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 122, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 122 122.…