Alfred William Howitt (57 results)

Softcover. Condition: Gut. 375 p. Good. Cover shows mild wear. Clean pages. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 540.

Condition: New.

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

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

Condition: New.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. The Native Tribes of South-East Australia. Book.

Condition: New. pp. 840.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 840.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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

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

Condition: New. pp. 840.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. KlappentextThis 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 .

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Condition: New. A. W. Howitt's investigation of the practices and customs of the indigenous peoples he encountered during his forty years exploring Australia. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Linguistics. Num Pages: 878 pages, 8 maps. BIC Classification: 1MBF; JFSL9; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 213 x 141 x 56. Weight in Grams: 1284. . 2010. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . …

Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextThis 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 .

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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. A. W. Howitt's classic two-volume study, first published in 1904, investigates the organisation, practices and customs of the indigenous peoples he encountered during his forty years exploring Australia. He describes how he made 'close and friendly contact' with tribes who were, in his words, in a condition of 'complete savagery'. Howitt achieved considerable status among the Aborigines, and was even permitted to witness some of their sacred ceremonies. Focusing particularly on the social organisation of the tribes, their kinship systems and marriage rules, his book is a captivating account of a now-vanished civilisation.…

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: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Condition: New. A. W. Howitt's investigation of the practices and customs of the indigenous peoples he encountered during his forty years exploring Australia. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Linguistics. Num Pages: 878 pages, 8 maps. BIC Classification: 1MBF; JFSL9; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 213 x 141 x 56. Weight in Grams: 1284. . 2010. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 859 pages. 8.50x5.51x2.28 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: New. A. W. Howitt's classic two-volume study, first published in 1904, investigates the organisation, practices and customs of the indigenous peoples he encountered during his forty years exploring Australia. He describes how he made 'close and friendly contact' with tribes who were, in his words, in a condition of 'complete savagery'. Howitt achieved considerable status among the Aborigines, and was even permitted to witness some of their sacred ceremonies. Focusing particularly on the social organisation of the tribes, their kinship systems and marriage rules, his book is a captivating account of a now-vanished civilisation.…

Paperback. Condition: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of Aboriginal Australia, exploring the intricate social structures, customs, and beliefs of the native tribes that inhabited the southeastern region of the continent. This book delves into forty years of meticulous research, offering a profound understanding of a complex and fascinating culture. The author's immersive fieldwork and extensive collaborations with local informants provide invaluable insights into the organization of Aboriginal societies. This book examines the intricacies of tribal systems, kinship structures, marriage rules, and governance practices, painting a vivid picture of Aboriginal life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Uncover the spiritual dimensions of Aboriginal culture as the author delves into the roles of medicine men, magic, initiation ceremonies, and burial practices. Explore the significance of message sticks, trade routes, and gesture language in facilitating communication and exchange between tribes. Through its comprehensive analysis and rich ethnographic detail, this book offers a timeless window into the world of Aboriginal Australia, revealing the enduring legacy of a people deeply connected to their land, traditions, and spirituality. 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.…

Cloth. Condition: Good Only. First edition. The first edition of a collection of much-loved ballads from celebrated poets, brought to life by beautiful colour illustrations. The delightful first edition of A Book of Favourite Modern Ballads: Choice Pictures and Choice Poems by various celebrated poets including William Wordsworth, Mary Howitt and Alfred Lord Tennyson. Published by Ward, Lock, and Tyler in 1865.In the publisher's red decorative cloth, with a frontispiece of The Old Green Lane. Contains all twenty-three beautiful colour illustrations, all printed and engraved by Edmund Evans. Collated complete.This charming collection of ballads is the product of brilliant collaboration between the artists and Edmund Evans, as these celebrated poems are masterfully brought to life with beautiful illustrations. In the publisher's red decorative cloth. Externally, very smart. Minor bumping to head and tail of the spine, and the occasional small sign of rubbing to boards. End papers are bright and clean. Internally, a number of loose leaves, including pp.1-4, 19-20, 43-44, 49-50 and 57-60. Signs of wear to hinges on other leaves. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd spot to the occasional leaf leaves pp.2-3 and pp.42-43, heavier spotting to leaves pp.4-5. A faint large mark to center of p.65. Good Only. C.W. Cope, George H. Thomas, Edward Duncan, Birket Foster, Harrison Weir, William Harvey, George Dodgson and A. Solomon (illustrator). book.…

Leatherbound. Condition: 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 1885 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 42 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.…