Burke Thomas Frederick (7 results)

Condition: Very Good. 7th. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. 7th. 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.

Condition: Very Good. 6th Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Softcover. Condition: Good. 7th Edition. The text appears clean, the cover has minimal wear. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. ISBN: 0321202295. ISBN/EAN: 9780321202291. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561021250.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Frederick Carter (illustrator). First edition. A very scarce first edition of this charming ode to London taverns, accompanied by Frederick Carter"s characterful illustrations. In the publisher's original cloth binding.This volume is a first edition.This copy features 11 charming plate illustrations by Frederick Carter. Collated, complete.This light-hearted guide offers a delightful tour of both old and new London taverns. Burke describes a pub as "the one place where a man may meet and talk with strangers on level termsrich man, poor man, poet, merchant, soldier, sailor, squire, scholar, tailor, and, perhaps, thief."Thomas Burke (1887-1945) was a London-born writer best known for his vivid depictions of East End life and for popular works like Limehouse Nights (1916). In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart. Slight fading to extremities and spine. Slight soiling to boards, with one or two very slight handling marks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with just one or two spots to first and last few leaves and fore edge. Very Good. book.

Hardback. Thomas Burke; Frederick Carter (illustrator), George Routledge & Sons. Author: Thomas Burke; Frederick Carter (illustrator)Binding: HardbackPublished: George Routledge & Sons, 1936Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerThis charming narrative, Will Someone Lead Me To A Pub ?, chronicles a delightful journey through the bustling streets and hidden corners of a vibrant city. Thomas Burke presents a series of witty observations and engaging encounters, illustrating the unique character of urban life and the universal human desire for connection and camaraderie. With a keen eye for detail and a warm, inviting tone, the work uncovers the unexpected joys found in everyday wanderings and the simple pleasure of discovery. It details the quest for a quintessential pub experience, transforming a casual search into a rich tapestry of human interaction and atmospheric descriptions. This evocative volume captures the spirit of adventure inherent in exploring one's surroundings, offering readers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era of urban charm. Hardback.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Frederick Carter (illustrator). First Edition.