William elder james arthur bain (20 resultados)

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

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

Condición: New. In English.

Condición: New.

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Condición: New. In English.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes us back to the perilous world of 19th century whaling in the Arctic, a time when the icy seas were a source of both wonder and danger. The author recounts the harrowing experiences of three whaling ships - the Viewforth, the Jane, and the Middleton - caught in the unforgiving grip of the Arctic ice during the winter of 1835. Through a first-hand journal, we experience the extreme hardship, the loss of life, and the remarkable resilience of the men trapped in this desolate landscape. The chilling description of the relentless cold, the threat of starvation, and the ever-present danger of the ice offer a stark reminder of the harsh reality faced by sailors in this unforgiving environment. Yet, alongside these perils, the book also captures moments of profound beauty in the natural world, as the author marvels at the aurora borealis, the vast ice fields, and the unexpected wildlife encounters. Beyond the thrilling adventure, this book offers a powerful glimpse into the human spirit, highlighting the importance of faith, resilience, and the bonds of camaraderie in the face of adversity. The author's meticulous account provides a unique perspective on the challenges of Arctic exploration and the human cost of pursuit of this industry in a bygone era. 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.…

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Gebunden. Condición: New.

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.

HRD. 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.

Condición: New. Print on Demand.

Condición: New. Print on Demand.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1836 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 and contains approximately 49 pages. 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.…

Condición: New. Print on Demand.

Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Condición: New. Print on Demand.

Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.