Douglas rannie (35 resultados)

HRD. Condición: Used - Very Good. Used - Like New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: Used - Very Good. Used - Like New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New.

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Condición: New. In English.

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Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from My Adventures Among South Sea Cannibals: An Account of the Experiences and Adventures of a Government Official Among the Natives of OceaniaThe British settlers and islanders of the Western Pacific are to-day d.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 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 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.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the treacherous and fascinating world of the South Pacific in the late 19th century, where the author recounts his experiences as a government agent in the Queensland Labour Trade. The book delves into the complex and often brutal interactions between Europeans and indigenous islanders, capturing the tensions of colonialism, the dangers of a lawless trade, and the author's own moral struggle to uphold the law amidst the rampant exploitation and violence. Readers will be taken on a thrilling journey as the author navigates perilous seas, encounters powerful chiefs and tribal rivalries, and witnesses the brutal realities of headhunting and cannibalism. The author's vivid descriptions and engaging narrative provide a captivating look into a forgotten era and a critical examination of the consequences of European expansion in the Pacific. The book's insights into this tumultuous period are all the more relevant for their honest depiction of the ethical dilemmas and cultural clashes that marked this era of exploration and trade. 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.…

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1912, first edition, no cannibal on the cover, red boards, nice shape.

Hardcover. Condición: Good to Very Good. 1st Edition.

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

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

Red hardback cloth cover. Condición: Good. First Edition. G : in Good condition without dust jacket. Spine faded. Scattered browning. 220mm x 140mm (9" x 6"). 314pp, + catalogue. Map missing + remaining b/w plates (frontis and 38 photographs) present and complete.

An Account of the Experiences and Adventures of a Government Official among the Natives of Oceania. By Douglas Rannie, Sometime Government Agent for Queensland. London: Seeley, Service & Co., 1912 8vo. 337pp. 39 illustrations on plates, coloured folding map, index. Covering the New Hebrides, New Ireland, the Solomons Islands, and Santa Cruz. A very nice copy of the first edition in the publisher's red cloth. We have been selling antiquarian books on Africa, Oceania, archaeology, anthropology, travel and the ancient world for over forty years. All our books are carefully catalogued and they are in excellent condition unless stated in the description. All shipments are fully insured at our expense. All books are carefully packaged in new packaging material and despatched by registered or recorded mail, or by a courier service; the customer is always able to track their shipment. All sales are accompanied by a VAT invoice. Photographs may be supplied if requested.[ ].…

Boards. 1st edition. Octavo, original pictorial gilt cloth boards, b&w plates, folding colour map, pp 314 plus publisher's advertisements. Spine slightly faded, very small closed tear to head of spine, bump to edge of rear board, previous owner's bookplate, very good condition. Scarce, especially with map. Scarce with map. The author worked briefly as Ethnology Collector and Librarian at the Queensland Museum in 1912 and 1913.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First edition. 1st 1912. Almost very good condition with no wrapper. An account of the experiences and adventures of a Government official among the natives of Oceania. Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine. 39 plates and 1 map. 314 pages including index plus 16 pages publisher adverts to rear. Spine and corners bumped, spine faded. Some foxing. Contents generally very good. All plates and map present. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched.…

Condición: very good. 1st Edition. 314 +[6] 16pp catalogue at rearpp. Quarto. Publisher's red cloth, gilt vignette to front board. Spine title in gilt; spine somewhat faded, minor shelfwear to crown and foot. Minor soiling to boards, edges slightly faded, corners lightly rubbed. Upper edge gilt. Discreet bookseller's sticker to front paste-down. Pictoral frontis; B/W plates from photographs, coloured folding map at rear, small tear to lower edge. A tight copy; plates clear and crisp. very good The author travelled to the Solomon Islands as the Government Agent for Queensland in 1888 after the murder of the previous by the local indigenous peoples. Scarce, moreso with folding map. …

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Leatherbound. Condición: 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: 392. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1912 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. Volume c.1 Language: English Pages: 392 Volume c.1.…

Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. 410.

Paperback / softback. Condición: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. 410.

Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 410.

8.5" x 6" Cloth Very Good Red cloth, gilt bands and titles to spine, pp.1- 314 incl index plus 20pp. publisher's ads, 39 b&w photographs, lacks map covers soiled, scattered foxing to early pp.

Condición: Publisher's red cloth. Fine. Illus., with color folding map at end. 314pp. Printed by William Bendon & Son,Ltd. Plymouth, UK. 8vo. Scottish born Rannie worked for 9 years as a government agent on board recruiting vessels and another 9 years as assistant inspector of Pacific Islanders in the Mackay and Bundaberg districts (Rannie; Maryborough Chronicle 1902). He worked briefly as Ethnology Collector and Librarian at the Queensland Museum in 1912 and 1913. Illus., with color folding map at end. 314pp. Printed by William Bendon & Son,Ltd. Plymouth, UK. 8vo.…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1912 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: 412 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: 412 Language: English.…