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Rústica. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: Nuevo. LIBRO.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Book has moderate wear and rubbing to edges and corners, some discoloration to top edge, light water stain to bottom edge of textblock, very light pencil notation, cracked between endpapers and textblock. Otherwise, solid working copy with clean, readable text, good binding, and marbled edges. Pictures available upon request.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the life and times of Frederick von der Trenck, a Prussian officer and adventurer who lived in the 18th century. The author depicts Trenck as a fearless and resourceful man, whose life was filled with daring escapes, imprisonment, and romantic entanglements. The book provides a glimpse into the social and political landscape of Europe during the Enlightenment, and sheds light on the complexities of honor, loyalty, and betrayal in times of war. Through Trenck's extraordinary experiences, the author explores themes of freedom, justice, and the indomitable human spirit. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This autobiography tells the astonishing true story of Baron de Trenck, an 18th-century Prussian officer unjustly imprisoned for treason against King Frederick the Great. The author's vivid writing depicts the harsh conditions Trenck endured as a prisoner of war, and the ingenious methods he employed to plan daring escapes. Trenck's resilience and determination are a testament to the indomitable will of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This swashbuckling tale of courage and resilience is a historical account that reads like an adventure novel. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of essays that explore the complex relationship between literature and the supernatural, a subject that has fascinated readers for centuries. The author argues that the supernatural is not merely a literary device, but a fundamental aspect of human experience, one that can be found in all cultures throughout history. In this view, the supernatural is seen as a way of understanding the world around us, and one that offers profound insights into our own nature. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the relationship between literature and the supernatural. The author, drawing from a breadth of literature, expertly illustrates that the supernatural has played a profound role in shaping literature while simultaneously using literature to further our understanding of the supernatural itself. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a historical fiction novel capturing the life of Frederick Von Trenck, a Prussian military man who rose through the ranks and made a name for himself. Set against the backdrop of the Seven Years War, the story follows Frederick through his military career, his duels, his love affairs, and his imprisonment. The author provides a rich historical context, introducing figures such as Frederick the Great and Quintus Icilius, a professor at the University of Konigsberg, who became Frederick's mentor. The book delves into themes of honor, ambition, love, and the brutality of war, ultimately highlighting the significance of Trenck's life and the insights it offers into 18th-century Prussia. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the true story of Frederick, Baron de Trenck, a Prussian officer imprisoned for life in the infamous Magdeburg fortress in 1754. During his ten years of harsh confinement, Trenck faces cruel and dehumanizing punishments designed to break his spirit, including being shackled in chains and suffering solitary confinement in a dark casemate. However, throughout his ordeal, Trenck maintains an indomitable will and an unwavering determination to escape. The book provides a deep look at the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope against tyranny. Ultimately, it is Trenck's compelling character that elevates this book beyond a tale of historical injustice to a timeless story of personal triumph. 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.…

Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. R260136643: 1974. In-4. Relié plein cuir. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 285 pages. Plein cuir noir, titres dorés, motif géométriques en couleurs et or. Nombreuses photos et illustrations en couleurs et noir et blanc dans et hors texte. . . . Classification Dewey : 306.7-La sexualité.…

Condition: Good. 8vo,pp. 384, hardcover, gilt, b/w illustrations; toned to margins, toned and lightly foxed to edges of text block, damp stain odour, with boards slightly marked, a good copy, in a good unclipped pictorial dust-jacket, which is rubbed and lightly soiled to extremities and sunned to spine, tears along rear upper edge and light wear to corners.…

98 S.; 40,5 cm Buch in mittlerer Erhaltung, Einband sauber, berieben, Ecken und Kanten bestoßen, Seiten überw. hell und sauber, ausgeschiedenes Büchereiexemplar mit div. Stempeln, etc. ; Sprache: Latein , la Gewicht in Gramm: 1050 Fol. , 2 °; O.Pb.; ohne Schutzumschlag.

Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. R320109224: 1836. In-Folio. Relié demi-cuir. Etat d'usage, Plats abîmés, Dos frotté, Intérieur frais. 256 + 98 pages - Texte sur 2 colonnes - Plats et contre-plats jaspés - Titres et roullettes dorés au dos. Coins et tranches des plats frottés. Dos insolé. Epidermures. Interieur satisfaisant. . . . Classification Dewey : 450-Italien, roumain, rhéto-romain. …

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. A scarce volume of the supplement to the collected works of Saint Augustine, in the original Latin language. Scarce work. In the original Latin, including unedited extracts of his sermons from the archive of Monte-Cassino, and from the Laurentian Medici library in Florence. Monte Cassino was largely destroyed in the second world war after it was bombed by the Americans and subsequently occupied by German paratroops. The extracts included here show the value of its archives, which were thankfully mostly preserved. In his theological reasoning, he was influenced chiefly by Stoicism, Platonism, and Neo-Platonism. His theodicies and ruminations on subjects such as time have been studied and appreciated well into the modern era. The collected works of Saint Augustine, or Augustine of Hippo, a theologian and philosopher whose writings influenced the development of much of Western philosophy and Western Christianity. He is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers of the Latin Church in the Patristic Period. With previously unpublished sermons extracted from the Monte-Cassini Archive and the Kaurentian Medicine Library of Florence. Collected by D. A. B. Caillau and D. B. Saint-Yves. Bound in full green calf. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear and fading to the spine and boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Pencil marks to the title page. Library stamp to the pastedown. Very Good Indeed. None (illustrator). book.…

Paris, C. de Acevedo, 1966. En feuilles : 29x39 cm. Ensembles de 20 fables choisies, chacune illustrée par un artiste différent (1 in-texte et 1 hors-texte pour chacune des fables, soit 40 illustrations au total). Couverture rempliée. Avec une SUITE DES ILLUSTRATIONS sur pur fil d'Arches, une SUITE DES ILLUSTRATIONS sur pur fil de Lana, une DECOMPOSITION de l'un des hors-texte sur pur fil d'Arches, et la SIGNATURE AUTOGRAPHE au crayon de chacun des vingt peintres sur leur hors-texte respectif. Le tout dans un emboîtage en chagrin orangé imitant la forme d'un grand livre et portant le titre en lettres dorées sur le dos. Petites traces de frottement sur le dos de l'emboîtage. Contenu en parfait état. Un des 50 exemplaires sur pur fil d'Arches comprenant 2 suites, 1 décomposition de l'un des hors-texte, et la signature des vingt artistes sur leur hors-texte respectif (n° 54).…