Isbn: 9780521791588 - throwing fire: projectile technology through history (59 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. Historian Alfred W. Crosby looks at hard, accurate throwing and the manipulation of fire as unique human capabilities. Humans began throwing rocks in prehistory and then progressed to javelins, atlatls, bows and arrows. We learned to make fire by friction and used it to cook, drive game, burn out rivals, and alter landscapes. In historic times we invented catapults, trebuchets, and such flammable liquids as Greek Fire. About 1,000 years ago we invented gunpowder, which accelerated the rise of empires and the advance of European imperialism. In the 20th century, gunpowder weaponry enabled us to wage the most destructive wars of all time, peaking at the end of World War II with the V-2 and atomic bomb. Today, we have turned our projectile talents to space travel which may make it possible for our species to migrate to other bodies of our solar system and even other star systems.…

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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Hardback. Condición: Good. Historian Alfred W. Crosby looks at hard, accurate throwing and the manipulation of fire as unique human capabilities. Humans began throwing rocks in prehistory and then progressed to javelins, atlatls, bows and arrows. We learned to make fire by friction and used it to cook, drive game, burn out rivals, and alter landscapes. In historic times we invented catapults, trebuchets, and such flammable liquids as Greek Fire. About 1,000 years ago we invented gunpowder, which accelerated the rise of empires and the advance of European imperialism. In the 20th century, gunpowder weaponry enabled us to wage the most destructive wars of all time, peaking at the end of World War II with the V-2 and atomic bomb. Today, we have turned our projectile talents to space travel which may make it possible for our species to migrate to other bodies of our solar system and even other star systems.…

Condición: good. This book is in good condition and may show some wear on the book cover.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Cambridge University Press 2002; First Edition; Hard cover with dust jacket, 206 pages with b&w illustrations; book and jacket are Near Fine; clean and tight.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Cloth. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good+. Textblock is very clean and tight. Covers slightly edge and corner rubbed. Dust jacket slightly edge and corner rubbed; small tear on front cover. 206p., including index. Size: 8vo - Over 7 3/4" -9 3/4 " Tall. Hardcover.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. The book has a slight amount of shelf wear.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. VERY GOOD+ hardcover, no marks in text, very clean exterior. Book.

Hardcover. Condición: Used Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request.

Hb. Condición: VG. Estado de la sobrecubierta: VG-. 206pp. Extremities lightly rubbed; Dj extremities lightly rubbed & scratched; crease on rear inner flap Dj. Illus.; footnotes; index.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. ".looks at hard, accurate throwing and the manipulation of fire as unique human capabilities." 206 pages, black line on bottom page edge; 6 1/8 x 9 1/8 " Near Fine in As New dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Remainder mark. Very clean. Pictures on request.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Spine tips are lightly bumped. 206 pages with index and 16 illustrations.

hardcover. Condición: Like New. Remainder mark. Minimal shelf wear, clean internals.

hardcover. Condición: Used-Very Good. dj. First Edition. Cloth, dj. Light shelf-wear. Clean copy.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 8vo, Hardback with Unclipped Dust Jacket. Xii + 206 Pages. Illustrations. Overall A Near Fine Copy in Likewise Dust Jacket. Extra postage costs may apply to overseas orders. All books posted in Sturdy Book Box.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First edition. Remainder mark on bottom edge, else fine in a fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condición: Like New. Like New. First Edition. A nice hardcover with a crisp dust jacket, a tight binding and an unmarked text. From a private smoke free collection. Shipping within 24 hours, tracking number and delivery Confirmation.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. Hbk 206pp reminder mark on lower foredge otherwise an an unread copy excellent clean tight unmarked in dj as new.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. 1st Edition. xii 206pp hardback, blue cloth gilt in wrapper, very good in a good wrapper.

8vo, 205pp, b/w illus. A near fine hardback copy in like dust jacket.

Hard Cover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First American Edition. xii, 206pp, index, bw ills. Or blue cloth in jacket. Remainder mark on bottom edge otherwise as new. From throwing rocks, through javelins and bows and arrows to rockets and the atomic bomb this volume looks at technological advances in projectile weapons through history. Size: 8vo.…