Eyles Irwin Parraud (6 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a first-person account of the author's arduous sea voyage from India to the Arabian Peninsula in the late 18th century. When the ship the author was on was wrecked on the shores of the Kingdom of Yemen, the crew were captured and taken inland, where they became political pawns in the region's conflicts. The author recounts the hardships experienced while being held captive for months in a coastal town. As the tension mounts, the author's ability to maintain hope is tested as they struggle to survive. This book offers unique insights into a little-known part of the world at the time, and will appeal to those interested in firsthand accounts of exploration, adventure, and international relations. 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. …

Condition: Good. 2 vols. 12.4 x 19.5 cm. 8vo. 440 ; 483 pp. Contemporary roan with gilt spine. 4 hors texte maps. Repair on one map. At one time part of a larger collection of voyage+s. Première édition française.OCLC Number 491187943. Provenance: la bibliothèque du comte de Warren au château de Madon dans le Loir-et-Cher, ancienne demeure de Themines en 1789.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 494.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1792 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. 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: 460.…

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1792 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. 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: 500.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1792 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 872 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: 872 Language: French.…