Minturn robert b (45 résultats)

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

Etat : New.

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

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

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

Hardcover. Etat : Fair. . . . . 8vo, hardcover. No dj. Fair condition. Covers and spine faded and stained; spine rubbed and chipped. endpaper seams cracking, binding still intact Contents clean, no marking or writing. 466 pp., Foldout frontis colored map of India. Not pretty, but complete, and priced accordingly: a reading copy, and possible rebinding candidate. 19th, Asia, Century, History, India, South, Travel.…

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

Etat : New.

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

Paperback / softback. Etat : New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Etat : New. pp. 482.

Etat : New. pp. 482.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 488 pages : 1 folded map. 3d edition. Publisher's blind-stamped binding very good, light wear to corners and to head and foot of spine, gold-stamped lettering and device to spine faded but clear; hinges strong, folding map very good, contents clean and attractive. 720 grams.…

Etat : New. pp. 482.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. Patterned brown cloth. 8vo. 488pp. Folding hand-colored map. An account of the author's six-month tour in India prior to the outbreak of the Indian Rebellion. Robert Bowne Minturn was an American shipping magnate whose company owned the clipper ship "Flying Cloud". A very good copy with some light wear to the spine tips. The text is very good with some light soiling and wear. A few pages have some light spotting in the margins. The map is good with some light chipping at the left side and one small closed tear.…

Etat : 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.

Etat : 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.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book details the author's observations, experiences, and impressions of life in Australia, China, Sri Lanka, and other locations throughout Asia. Rich in historical, social, and cultural context, the author travelled extensively throughout this region prior to the Indian rebellion of 1857. Themes of culture shock, imperialism, religion, the opium trade, slavery, and the beauty of the natural world are interwoven throughout. This book provides fascinating insights into the peoples, customs, and events shaping these regions during the mid-19th century. 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.…

Etat : New. pp. 485.

Cloth. Etat : Fair. First edition. The first edition of Robert Bowne Minturn Jr.'s account of his voyages around the world. The first edition of this work.Illustrated with a folding map frontispiece.Minturn was an American shipping magnate of the firm, Grinnell, Minturn & Co, which is best known as being the owners of the clipper ship 'Flying Cloud'. This work details his voyages and travels in connection with his work.With the former owner's inscription C. B. Failey to a front blank.With a four page publisher's catalogue to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with small losses to cloth in these regions. Joints starting, with boards a touch tender. Inscription to a front blank. Internally, pages 193 to 214 detached and loosely inserted, with text block separated between pages 192 and 215. Pages generally clean and bright. Significant closed tear to folding map. Fair. Not Stated (illustrateur). book.…

484 pp. + appendix and publisher's catalogue. The colored folding map is present. 8vo, publisher's green cloth. First edition. A few light splashes to front board and some light chipping to the extremities of the spine; waterstain to bottom 1/4 to 1/2" of first one hundred pages; else a nice copy.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Cloth. Etat : Good. No Dust Jacket. First American Edition. 488pp. Original brown ribbed cloth; spine ends and corners worn, 4 small whitish damp-spots on rear cover, else good. Pages moderately toned. 2 duplicate folding frontis maps of India (partially hand-colored); each has right margin closed tear affecting image (each approx 2 inches).…

PF. Etat : New. This item is printed on demand. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 6-7 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Second edition. Octavo. 488, [5]pp., folding map in color. Brown cloth stamped in blind and titled in gilt. Some sunning and a spot on the spine and a litle wear at the crown, modest tear on the folding map with no loss, a very good copy.

Hardcover. Etat : Very good. 1st. Full red calf, gilt double rule on front and back covers, ornately decorated panelled spine, marbled edges and endpapers, 466 pp. Professionally rebacked, wear to spine and extremities, otherwise very good condition.

Hardcover. Etat : New. Language: English. The Title 'From New York to Delhi: By Way of Rio de Janeiro, Australia and China [HardCover] written/authored/edited by Robert B. Minturn', published in the year 2026. The ISBN 9789376616268 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 482 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Travel. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: About The Book: From New York to Delhi is a 19th?century travel narrative by American voyager and merchant Robert B. Minturn Jr., recounting his global journey via Rio de Janeiro, Australia, China, and India. Minturn offers vivid descriptions of landscapes, cultures, and colonial societies encountered en route, including detailed observations of Indian cities like Delhi and Agra just before the 1857 Indian Rebellion. The book blends travel impressions with historical and cultural insights from his extensive voyage. About The Author: Robert Bowne Minturn (18361889) was an American businessman, shipping magnate, and travel writer. He joined his family's shipping firm, gaining experience in global trade and commerce. Minturn authored New York to Delhi, documenting his travels with vivid cultural and social observations. He also contributed to railroad development, helping expand trade networks and establish new towns. His writings and business ventures reflect 19th?century American entrepreneurship, curiosity about the wider world, and a keen eye for cultural, economic, and logistical details. 482.…

Hardcover/Hardback. Etat : Poor. First Edition. Appears to be inscribed by the author "Robt Shaw Russell with best regards of the Author, 1874" , Robt Shaw Russell (1850-1887). A gripping mid-19th-century travel account charting a global journey via South America, Australia and Asia en route to Delhi. Minturn's narrative brings together frontier logging, colonial ports, maritime crossings and the final stage of his journey into British India. A superb rarity for travel-writing collectors, especially those interested in early global route narratives and Anglo-American exploration. Author was a Columbia University graduate. Inscribed by Author.…

Hardcover. 8vo. pp. xi, [1], [13]-488, [4]ads. folding partly coloured map. original blind-stamped cloth (short tear in map - no loss, inner front hinge cracked). Presentation Copy from the Author. Third Edition. The author was the son of a prominent American merchant. This account of his six-month tour of India presents a description of the country just before the mutiny of 1857. cfSmith M86. Signed by Author(s).…