Alexander G Simpson (46 results)

Condition: 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.

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Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: 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. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the life of a miner during the 19th century, beginning with the author's childhood in Scotland. The author vividly recounts his experiences working in the mines, from the physical challenges and dangers to the camaraderie among the miners. He goes on to describe his education, apprenticeship, and eventual rise through the ranks of the mining industry, providing insights into the social and economic conditions of the time. The author's journey offers a unique perspective on the lives of miners during a pivotal era of industrialization, highlighting their resilience, determination, and the profound impact of their labor on society. 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.…

Buch. Condition: 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. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The Life of a Miner in Both Hemispheres is a memoir written by Alexander G. Simpson and published in 1903. The book details Simpson's experiences as a miner in various locations around the world, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States. Simpson provides a firsthand account of the challenges and dangers faced by miners during this time period, including cave-ins, flooding, and the use of explosives. He also discusses the social and economic conditions of mining communities, including the prevalence of alcoholism and the exploitation of workers. Throughout the book, Simpson reflects on the impact of mining on the environment and the toll it takes on the physical and mental health of those involved in the industry. He also shares personal anecdotes and observations about the people he met and the cultures he encountered during his travels. Overall, The Life of a Miner in Both Hemispheres offers a unique perspective on the history of mining and the lives of those who worked in the industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION, first printing. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.x; 94. Publisher's green cloth titles in gilt to spine. Dust-jacket with printed price of 15s. to front flap. A little dustiness to edges, dust-jacket lightly handled, toned to spine. Near fine.…

Reprint. 34pp; colour illustrations. Card covers. No inscriptions. VG.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 300 pps, hardbound, apparent 1st, VG/none, light wear to spine toes, light scuffing to extreme foredges, else very clean, spine gilt titling bright and binding tight -- NOT EXLIB.

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

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Moderate wear to extremities, page edges darkened, light soiling to fore-edge.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Good clean unmarked copy. Slight tide mark to edge. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 161, xxv pp. ; green and red cloth with designs ; no dustjacket ; Contents: The progress of the American Rose Society / S S Pennock -- The use of the rose in the landscape / Wilhelm Miller -- The literature of the rose -- The rose in the "Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture" / L H Bailey -- Francis Parkman on roses / M N Baker -- The practical book of outdoor rose-growing / J Horace McFarland -- The oldest rose-garden in the United States -- The American rose advance / J Horace McFarland -- Roses worth while for everybody / George C Thomas, Jr -- Selections from recent garden roses / Aaron Ward -- Rose bloom records at Egandale / W C Egan -- E G Hill's forthcoming roses / Sarah A Hill -- The new American roses of 1917 / J Horace McFarland -- The basis of merit in roses / Jesse A Currey -- Methods of rose-growing / J Horace McFarland -- Propagation by budding / Robert Huey -- The trenching method of rose propagation / C D Beadle -- Springfield roses / John M Good -- Rose importations / j Horace McFarland -- How to conduct an amateur rose show / J Horace McFarland -- Details and classification for amateur shows / Jesse A Currey --The rose all over America / J Horace McFarland -- A great rose-garden and its message / G A Parker -- The garden clubs and the rose / Mrs. Francis King -- Work and play in a Texas rose-garden / WIlliam A Anderson -- The Minneapolis Municipal Rose Garden at Lyndale Park / Theodore Wirth -- In my rose-garden / E M Mills -- The national rose test-garden / F L Mulford -- The Cornell Rose Test-Garden / A C Beal -- The Portland National Rose Test Garden / J Horace McFarland -- Roses in the Arnold Arboretum / J Horace McFarland -- Rose-growing in a Northern Latitude / W B Burgoyne -- The enemies of the rose / J Horace McFarland -- Rose diseases / L M Massey -- An entomologist and his rose-garden / A D Hopkins -- Greeting from abroad / J Horace McFarland -- Cut-flower rose-growing / J Horace McFarland -- The cut-rose production of America / J Horace McFarland --Cut-flower rose-growing in America in 1916 / Wallace R Pierson -- Cut-flower rose-growing in Canada / John R. Dunlop -- In Memoriam -- A partial list of roses introduced in America / Charles E F Gersdorff, J Horace McFarland -- The work of the American Rose Society : Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, with Presiden't Address and reports of the Secretary and Treasurer -- The Washington and Cornell Meetings -- Meetings of the Executive Committee -- Awards at Philadelphia Show of 1916 -- The story of rose black-spot -- new roses registered in 1916 -- Rules for registration of new roses -- Regulations for judging and scale of points -- American Rose Society medals for novelties -- Committees governing rose test-gardens -- At the Hartford Test Gardens --Local societies affiliated -- The eighteenth Annual Meeting of the American Rose Society -- Medals awarded in 1916 -- Lest of members -- Index -- Index to advertisers -- List of Plates -- John Cook's unnamed American seeding (colored plate) -- Benjamin Hammond, Secretary American Rose Society -- New hybrid tea rose, Mrs. Henry Winnett -- Fred H Howard's new American rose, Los Angeles (colored plate) -- New hybrid Wichuriana rose, Alida Lovett -- New Hardy Climbing rose, Seedling No. 48 -- Acres of American-grown roses -- The important rose test-gardens -- Native roses for roadside adornment in the Arnold Arboretum -- The oldest rose-garden in the United States [Van Courtlandt Manor, Croton, NY] ; stamp of the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum on front endpaper ; with 25 pages of illustrated adverisments ; ; slight foxing, else FINE ; extremely scarce 2nd year of the series which began in 1916. Book.…