Bostock E H (26 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Memoir 217. 32pp. Indexed fold-out map in rear pocket as published. Titled card wrapper clean and without wear. Stapled binding sound.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Geological Survey of Canada Pub. No. 2162. 65pp. Titled card wrapper shows light handling. Binding is sound. Contents: Dezadeash Lake Area, Yukon (Cockfield); Silver-Lead Deposits of Fifteenmile Creek, Yukon (Cockfield); Silver-Lead Deposits of Rude Creek, Yukon (Cockfield); Pueblo, Tamarack-Carlisle, and War Eagle-LeRoi Properties, Whitehorse Copper Belt, Yukon (Cockfield); Finlay River District, B.C. (Dolmage); Clearwater Lake Map-Area, B.C. (Marshall); Horn Silver Mine, Similkameen, B.C. (Bostock); Peat Bogs for the Manufacture of Peat Litter and Peat Mull in Southwest British Columbia (Anrep).…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Memoir 217. 32pp w index. Indexed fold-out map in rear pocket, as published. Titled card wrapper shows prev owner name inked at top. Stapled binding sound.

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. Softcovers; 1960 reprint of 1938 edition; minor shelfwear w/ light creasing of corners of wraps and leaves; o/w in very good condition.

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.

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.

1930. (stiff paper covers) Very good. 319pp. Photographs, illustrations, maps, folding maps, there are also folding maps in a pocket in the back, plans, folding plans, tables, bibliography, notes, index. The book has been damp and is wrinkled. Contributors include H.S. Bostock (Geology and Ore Deposits of Nickel Plate Mountain, Hedley, B.C.), C.E. Cairnes, W.E. Cockfield (The Mining Industry of Yukon, 1929), N.F.G. Davis, F.A. Kerr, A.H. Lang, D.C. Maddox, J.F. Walker. Locale: British Columbia; Buck Flats--British Columbia; Clearwater Lake Area--British Columbia; Coquihalla Region--Yale District--British Columbia; Iskut River Area--British Columbia; Nickel Plate Mountain--Hedley--British Columbia; Owen Lake Mining Camp--British Columbia; Quatsino-Nimpkish Area--Vancouver Island--British Columbia; Salmo Area--British Columbia; Taku River District--British Columbia; Yukon. (Geology, Geological Surveys, Geology, Mineral Resources, Mining).…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Menageries Circuses and Theatres' is a fascinating firsthand account of the golden age of traveling shows and live entertainment, authored by the legendary showman E.H. Bostock. Often referred to as the 'Barnum of the North,' Bostock provides an detailed look into his life managing some of the most famous menageries and circus troupes in Great Britain. This work offers a unique perspective on the business and spectacle of the circus, detailing the logistical complexities of transporting exotic animals and the tireless dedication required to sustain a massive touring operation.The narrative explores the transition of public entertainment from simple traveling exhibits to grand theatrical productions. Bostock shares a wealth of anecdotes involving animal training, the perils of the road, and the colorful personalities of the performers who defined the era. More than just a memoir, the book serves as a historical record of the evolution of the circus and the public's enduring fascination with the exotic and the daring. For anyone interested in the history of the performing arts, social history, or the development of the modern circus, 'Menageries Circuses and Theatres' remains an essential and engaging chronicle of a lost world of wonder.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.…

Condition: Good. Ottawa 1938 first eddtion. Canada Department of Mines. Geological survey memori 217. 32p. Large foldout map in rear pocket. Good plus, light cover wear. Map is Fine, appears unopened.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Menageries Circuses and Theatres' is a fascinating firsthand account of the golden age of traveling shows and live entertainment, authored by the legendary showman E.H. Bostock. Often referred to as the 'Barnum of the North,' Bostock provides an detailed look into his life managing some of the most famous menageries and circus troupes in Great Britain. This work offers a unique perspective on the business and spectacle of the circus, detailing the logistical complexities of transporting exotic animals and the tireless dedication required to sustain a massive touring operation.The narrative explores the transition of public entertainment from simple traveling exhibits to grand theatrical productions. Bostock shares a wealth of anecdotes involving animal training, the perils of the road, and the colorful personalities of the performers who defined the era. More than just a memoir, the book serves as a historical record of the evolution of the circus and the public's enduring fascination with the exotic and the daring. For anyone interested in the history of the performing arts, social history, or the development of the modern circus, 'Menageries Circuses and Theatres' remains an essential and engaging chronicle of a lost world of wonder.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.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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 1914 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 4 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 Volume 1914.…

156 pp.; 21.5 x 13.9 cm.; glue bound; black-and-white; edition size unknown; unsigned and unnumbered; offset-printed; First issue of the periodical Praxis. Articles include: "Bruno's Castle or Some Literary Misconceptions," by Gene H. Bell; "Art Against Imperialism," by E. San Juan; "Brecht, Godard and Epic Cinema," by Naomi Greene; "Reflections on Literary Theory and Culture,: by Jon Fekete; "A Shift in Weather (poem)," by Ruth Lechlitner; "Art, Censorship and Socialism," by Stefan Morawski; "Mayakovsky: Language and Death of a Revolutionary," by John Berger and Anya Bostock; "Art as Humanizing Praxis," by Marx W. Wartofsky; "The Living Theatre in Brazil," by Theodore Shank; "The Education to Despair: Some Thoughts on Death in Venice," by Duncan Smith; "Three Drawings," by William Gropper; "The Lumpen Drama of Frank Wedekind," by Frank Galassi; "The End of Criticism: Some Reflections on Radical Practice," by Kingsley Widmer; "Hegemony, Praxis and the novel Form," by Alan Swingewood; "The Contemporary Social Film: Its Contents and Aesthetic Characteristics," by Antonin J. Liehm; Against Duchamp," by Carl Andre; "The San Francisco Mime Troupe Perform Brecht," by Lee Baxandall and The Case for Revolutionary Culture: The Mime Troupe Versus Baxandall," by Ira Schorr. Good. 8.5 cm. area of light soiling to recto and 1 cm. tear to spine edge. Water damage to page 65 through to verso causing inside pages to be stained orange from bleed from recto. Discrete small rubber stamp logo inside rear cover.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Y. First edition, second impression. Large 8vo. Tipped-in slip. Plates. Original cloth. Dust-jacket. Minor spotting, overall internally VG+; cloth VG; dust-jacket with some staining and loss to spine, worn at corners, otherwise G+. Photographic plates. Inscribed by the author E.H. Bostock, most famous for the Glasgow Zoo and Circus on New City Road, as well as cinema and variety house interests in Paisley, Hamilton and Wishaw; he opened a cinema in the Zoo and Circus. His animals were internationally famous and appeared in such films as The Rajah's Sacrifice (1916). The foreword notes: "Mr. Bostock has been called the Barnum of Britain. Judged by the magnitude and multitude of his enterprises, he may well claim the title, for he has been a pioneer of modern entertainment as well as a practitioner of older forms.".…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1914 edition. 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. Pages: 6 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. 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. Pages: 6 Bostock, Adelaide H. E. A., Mrs.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1928. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 390, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 390 390.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Menageries Circuses and Theatres" is a fascinating firsthand account of the golden age of traveling shows and live entertainment, authored by the legendary showman E.H. Bostock. Often referred to as the "Barnum of the North," Bostock provides an detailed look into his life managing some of the most famous menageries and circus troupes in Great Britain. This work offers a unique perspective on the business and spectacle of the circus, detailing the logistical complexities of transporting exotic animals and the tireless dedication required to sustain a massive touring operation.The narrative explores the transition of public entertainment from simple traveling exhibits to grand theatrical productions. Bostock shares a wealth of anecdotes involving animal training, the perils of the road, and the colorful personalities of the performers who defined the era. More than just a memoir, the book serves as a historical record of the evolution of the circus and the public's enduring fascination with the exotic and the daring. For anyone interested in the history of the performing arts, social history, or the development of the modern circus, "Menageries Circuses and Theatres" remains an essential and engaging chronicle of a lost world of wonder.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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Menageries Circuses and Theatres" is a fascinating firsthand account of the golden age of traveling shows and live entertainment, authored by the legendary showman E.H. Bostock. Often referred to as the "Barnum of the North," Bostock provides an detailed look into his life managing some of the most famous menageries and circus troupes in Great Britain. This work offers a unique perspective on the business and spectacle of the circus, detailing the logistical complexities of transporting exotic animals and the tireless dedication required to sustain a massive touring operation.The narrative explores the transition of public entertainment from simple traveling exhibits to grand theatrical productions. Bostock shares a wealth of anecdotes involving animal training, the perils of the road, and the colorful personalities of the performers who defined the era. More than just a memoir, the book serves as a historical record of the evolution of the circus and the public's enduring fascination with the exotic and the daring. For anyone interested in the history of the performing arts, social history, or the development of the modern circus, "Menageries Circuses and Theatres" remains an essential and engaging chronicle of a lost world of wonder.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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…