B Norris Walter (50 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Good Solid Copy! 4th Edition. Name and page numbers on end paper, some very minimal highlighting of just a mark at beginning of certain sections. No other marks or writings, binding sound. Mild wear to spine ends and corners. shipped in box. 278 pp w/ index.

Broschiert. Condition: Gut. 3. Auflage.. 204 Seiten; Das hier angebotene Buch stammt aus einer teilaufgelösten wissenschaftlichen Bibliothek und trägt die entsprechenden Kennzeichnungen (Rückenschild, Instituts-Stempel.); der Buchzustand ist ansonsten ordentlich und dem Alter entsprechend gut. Einbandkanten sind leicht bestoßen. In ENGLISCHER Sprache. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 210. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 8vo. Hardcover. Dark blue cloth. 323pp. B&w illustrations. 2nd printing. Covers bit edge-worn, else very good. Dust jacket lightly chipped.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Inscribed by author. VG- book with some foxing. [1002]. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Cracked at both hinges, webbing exposed, pages secure. Age-toned, name on front endpaper and stamped inside front cover. Cover scuffed, bumped corners, spine faded. No dj. Your purchase benefits the world-wide relief efforts of Mennonite Central Committee.

Condition: New.

Stapled. Condition: Good - Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. The March 1934 issue of The American Magazine. Stories and articles it contains include: Eyes at the Window, a story by Mrs Wilson Woodrow (Nancy Mann Waddel Woodrow), Sun Drunk, a story by J P McEvoy (Joseph Patrick McEvoy), The Last Strike, a story by Peter B Kyne, Three Men and Diana, part VI of a novel by Kathleen Norris, USDA - an "Interesting People" profile about future presidential candidate Thomas E Dewey, Brainy - an "Interesting People" profile about future Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter, Behind the Scenes with the President, an article by Louis McHenry Howe, The Wild Things Do Not Spare the Rod, a short feature by Archibald Rutledge, and numerous other vintage Depression Era articles and ads. Condition issues include light soiling & wear to the front & back covers, light wear and darkening to the spine with a 1.25" closed tear at the bottom right hinge, and a 1.375" x 1.375" chip out of the top corner of page 33/33 (no text affected). The interior is clean and tight. A good to very good copy of a vintage magazine. Louis Fancher (cover), Saul Tepper(Eyes at the Window), Floyd Davis (Sun Drunk), Frank B Hoffman (The Last Strike), Walter Biggs (Three Men and Diana) (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good+. 3rd Ed. 204pp, smaller octavo paperback. mild crease along front cover hinge, wraps clean, binding solid and strong, rubber stamp top ffep corner, interior text clean.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Annapolis [Maryland]: Its Colonial and Naval Story, With Selections from Diaries and Private Letters. Book.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Bound in publisher's cloth. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. xxii, 372 pages frontispiece, plates, portraits, maps (1 folded), facsimiles, diagrams 21 cm. Rear hinge weakened. Contemporary signature of Midshipman A.V. Magly.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Spiral/Comb. Condition: New. No Jacket. Limited Edition Reprint. Excerpts from four vintage publications shed light on the early years of the Annapolis MD area, including the US Naval Academy, in this New 123-page booklet. The pages are printed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, while the three-color front cover is an 80# card stock, protected with a vinyl sheet. The primary source is: Annapolis: Its Colonial and Naval Story by Walter B. Norris (1925). This colorful and informative little book has been reproduced almost in its entirety. Other sources include: The First Parishes of the Province of Maryland (1942), Tidewater Maryland by Paul Wilstach (1931) and Maryland, a Guide to the Old Line State, a WPA publication, (1940). Some of the chapter titles in the Norris book are: "A Puritan Settlement in a Catholic Colony", "Revolution of 1688.", "Clubs, Theaters and Literature", "Some Tory Families.", "Three Signers of the Declaration of Independence.", "Stamp Act Riots and the Peggy Stewart Tea Party", "Lafayette and Rochambeau in Annapolis", "Washington Visits Annapolis", "Fort Severn Becomes the Naval Academy", "The Civil War and Ben Butler Reach Annapolis", and "Since the Civil War". The churches covered in the second excerpt include St. James Parish at Tracy's Landing, All Hallows' Parish, Westminster Parish and St. Anne's Parish in Annapolis. The Wilstach book vividly describes early times in Annapolis, recalling gala dinners, racing seasons, theatrical events, club functions, etc. The WPA portion includes a map with points of interest, along with a liberal portion of historical fact and trivia. Here's a brief excerpt: The ball dress of a lady of the time in Annapolis.was a masterpiece which required expert assistance in donning and made the wearer able to dance only the slow, stately steps of the minuet. On her head was a pyramid of hair, surmounted by a turban or a great feather head dress, while jewelled stomachers and tightly laced stays contained her waist and encouraged fainting. The dresses had trains of taffeta fifteen yards in length, and turning was possible only with the assistance of a maid.…

Softcover. Blue soft cover, white lettering, rubbed. U. S. History; 29361.

Hardcover. Condition: Good +. No Jacket. Second Impression. Blue cloth, rubbed mainly on the spine. Gilt lettering. Eugene P.Metour; Vernon Howe Bailey (illustrator).

Full Cloth. Condition: Good. Original full blue cloth with gilt lettering on the front cover and the spine. Modest wear to the extremities. No previous owner's names, not exlibrary. Overall in GOOD condition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket (US history, maryland, MD) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, no writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Spine is tight and crisp. Boards are flat and true and the corners are square. Dust jacket is not priced, with edge wear and scuffing. This collectible, " NEAR FINE" condition first edition/first printing copy is protected with a polyester archival dust jacket cover. Beautiful collectible copy. GIFT QUALITY Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. Stated second printing; 322 pages, not all of them opened, clean and unmarked, except for gift inscription, on strong paper somewhat foxes, esp. end pages; binding firm; blue boards have faint spotting and gilt lettering, while bright on front board, is tarnished on spine; light bumping of corners and slight rubbing at crown and foot of spine.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Annapolis Its Colonial and Naval Story' offers a detailed and evocative account of one of America's most storied cities. Walter B. Norris traces the evolution of Annapolis from its early beginnings as a colonial capital to its status as a vital center of American maritime tradition. The work highlights the city's unique architectural heritage, its role in the American Revolution, and the vibrant social life of its early inhabitants.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Annapolis Its Colonial and Naval Story' offers a detailed and evocative account of one of America's most storied cities. Walter B. Norris traces the evolution of Annapolis from its early beginnings as a colonial capital to its status as a vital center of American maritime tradition. The work highlights the city's unique architectural heritage, its role in the American Revolution, and the vibrant social life of its early inhabitants.Central to the narrative is the deep connection between the city and the United States Navy. Norris explores the origins of the United States Naval Academy and the strategic importance of the Severn River, illustrating how the traditions of the sea became inextricably linked with the identity of Maryland's capital. Through a blend of historical research and local observation, the book portrays the development of the city's institutions and its enduring significance in the American story. 'Annapolis Its Colonial and Naval Story' is an invaluable resource for historians and anyone interested in the intersection of maritime heritage and colonial American life.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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. Print on Demand. This book delves into the profound influence sea power has had on the formation of the American continent. The author takes an in-depth look at how nations such as Spain, France, Holland, and England fought to control the world's oceans, and how the outcome of these struggles shaped the destiny of America. The author argues that sea power was not simply about ships and naval battles, but also about the economic strength, technological innovation, and political will of nations. Through a series of insightful case studies, this book explores how sea power has influenced everything from the outcome of wars to the rise and fall of empires. 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.…

Tapa blanda. Condition: Usado. Dust Jacket Condition: Bueno. RUSTICA, 136 PÁGINAS, BUEN ESTADO.

Paperback. Condition: New.