Charles Ramus Forrest (15 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: In the book of "A Picturesque Tour along the Rivers Ganges and Jumna in India," readers embark on a meticulously crafted odyssey through the enchanting landscapes of India. This literary journey unfolds with a map that charts the Ganges and Jumna River valleys, followed by vibrant portrayals of diverse locales from the ancient capital of Bengal to the sacred temples lining the banks of the Ganges, the captivating city of Benares, and the storied forts and architectural gems like the Taj Mahal. Illustrated with meticulous drawings that bring to life temples, ghats, and panoramas, the book offers a rich visual tapestry of India's multifaceted beauty. It's a captivating exploration of India's cultural and natural treasures. About The Author: Charles Ramus Forrest (1750-1827), an infantry officer and amateur artist, displayed a distinct artistic style in his poetic depictions of the Canadian landscape. While serving as an aide-de-camp in the West Indies with the 90th Regiment from 1778 to 1781, he produced watercolors influenced by artists near Exeter, England, following Francis Towne's style. In Quebec, working under Governor in Chief Earl of Dalhousie, he strived to capture the beauty of Canada and the grandeur of Quebec City, creating four expansive panoramic views. Forrest's art featured a modernist approach, though he remained unacknowledged in Dalhousie's journals. After a brief stay in Canada, he returned to England, publishing a book about his travels in India but leaving a planned work on Canada unpublished. The Title 'A Picturesque Tour along the Rivers Ganges and Jumna in India written/authored/edited by Charles Ramus Forrest (Lieut.Col.)', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121273503 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 251 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Illustrated Travel Books, Indian History. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms Vol: 251.…

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Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: In the book of "A Picturesque Tour along the Rivers Ganges and Jumna in India," readers embark on a meticulously crafted odyssey through the enchanting landscapes of India. This literary journey unfolds with a map that charts the Ganges and Jumna River valleys, followed by vibrant portrayals of diverse locales from the ancient capital of Bengal to the sacred temples lining the banks of the Ganges, the captivating city of Benares, and the storied forts and architectural gems like the Taj Mahal. Illustrated with meticulous drawings that bring to life temples, ghats, and panoramas, the book offers a rich visual tapestry of India's multifaceted beauty. It's a captivating exploration of India's cultural and natural treasures. About The Author: Charles Ramus Forrest (1750-1827), an infantry officer and amateur artist, displayed a distinct artistic style in his poetic depictions of the Canadian landscape. While serving as an aide-de-camp in the West Indies with the 90th Regiment from 1778 to 1781, he produced watercolors influenced by artists near Exeter, England, following Francis Towne's style. In Quebec, working under Governor in Chief Earl of Dalhousie, he strived to capture the beauty of Canada and the grandeur of Quebec City, creating four expansive panoramic views. Forrest's art featured a modernist approach, though he remained unacknowledged in Dalhousie's journals. After a brief stay in Canada, he returned to England, publishing a book about his travels in India but leaving a planned work on Canada unpublished. The Title 'A Picturesque Tour along the Rivers Ganges and Jumna in India written/authored/edited by Charles Ramus Forrest (Lieut.Col.)', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121273510 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 251 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Illustrated Travel Books, Indian History. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol: 251.…

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Condition: Near Fine. A set of FOUR framed (glass-framed) highly finished and coloured views from "A Picturesque Tour along the Rivers Ganges and Jumna, in India" by Lieutenant-Colonel Forrest, late on the staff of His Majesty's service in Bengal, engraved by G. Hunt or T. Sutherland. The following plates are framed-- Plates 1, 9, 10, 16. --Hindoo Pagodas below Barrackpore; --A village on the Ganges above Boglipore; --The Fakeer's Rock at Janguira; --The Indian Fort of Chunargurh; four coloured aquatints by T. Sutherland and G. Hunt after Forrest, plates 1, 9, 10, 16 from A Picturesque Tour along the River Ganges and Jumna, London: R. Ackermann, 1824, framed and glazed, ea. 24 x 30cm within mounts as issued. London: R. Ackermann, July 1, 1824, 1824 Extra postage is required for shipping with the glass frame.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 72. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1961 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. 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 Pages: 72.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A Picturesque Tour along the Rivers Ganges and Jumna, in India. Author- Charles Forrest. London: R. Ackermann, July 1, 1824. First Edition Folio (330 x 275 mm). 24 hand-colored aquatint plates by Thomas Sutherland and G. Hunt after Forrest, folding engraved frontispiece map, hand-colored aquatint engraved vignettes on title-page and bottom of final page of text (p 191). Rebacked polished calf gilt, retaining contemporary spine and covers. Plates are almost spotless, brightly colored; minor offsetting of text inside; internally clean. Housed in a beautiful custom box. First Edition. This extraordinary work was one of Ackermann's first publications, beginning with a text on the history of India followed by finely detailed aquatint illustrations of scenes along the Ganges and Jumna. Abbey Travel 441; Tooley 227.…