Fiona Ledger (35 results)

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Fine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This title follows the travels of the author, Fiona Ledger, during her days in the 1980s and 1990s as a correspondent for the World Service in Africa. She describes the people she meets in hairdressers and hotel bedrooms, in shops and community halls. There are funny descriptions of lecherous old men and the pompous foreign press, of a terrible car accident where a broken arm is mistaken for a dislocated one and a charm school in the heart of conservative Zambia. There are pompous colonels; a decrepit lady in Zambia who pines for the old days; an unfaithful lover; andd a paranoid airhostess. The book is also about the limitations of news and current affairs in conveying the world we live in; it's an antitdote to the headlines that dehumanize people, by reducing Africa to acres of big eyed starving babies and invisible tyrants. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Good paperback, bumped/creased with shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. What's Englishness all about? What are the English about? This question has vexed many people, including the English and the French at different times. Being English is an elusive quality that covers traits that range from stiff upper lips to clergymen with no backbone, or religion. The English are supposed to be polite and reserved, witty and well-mannered or raving drunken hooligans depending on who you talk too. This book looks at all of the myths, all of the stereotypes and all of the things, good and bad, that people have had to say about the English. Drawing extensively on quotes from famous commentators, this is a witty, and illustrated, introduction to the idea of 'Englishness'. Full of examples of English humour, cartoons and classic wit, it is the perfect introduction for the newcomer. What's Englishness all about? What are the English about? This question has vexed many people, including the English and the French at different times. This book looks at the myths, the stereotypes and the things, good and bad, that people have had to say about the English. It draws on quotes from famous commentators. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: Good. 1st edition, 1st printing. Good condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean contents.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Condition: New. pp. 82.

Condition: New. pp. 82.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 82 pages. 5.59x4.25x0.47 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. BOOK IS NEAR FINE BUT HAS A COFFEE (?) STAIN TO TOP OF PAGES CORNER.

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Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Acceptable â" There is marking, creasing, discolouration and some tears on cover. Pages are tanned, and contain some creases and marks. Shipped from the UK within 2 business days of order being placed.

Soft cover. Condition: Good to Worn - Age Marks.

Octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good +. 290 pp. Dj has small chips and tears along edges. Boards have light edgewear. Lightly bumped corners. Interior is clean and tight.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression with full number line. Some very slight edge wear to top and bottom of jacket and spine, corners slightly bruised, not price clipped (£12.99), no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg++ copy. 290pp. The travels of the author Fiona Ledger, during her days in the 1980s and 1990s as a correspondent for the World Service in Africa. She describes the people she meets in hairdressers and hotel bedrooms, in shops and community halls. There are funny descriptions of lecherous old men and the pompous foreign press, of a terrible car accident where a broken arm is mistaken for a dislocated one and a charm school in the heart of conservative Zambia. There are pompous colonels, a decrepit lady in Zambia who pines for the old days, an unfaithful lover, andd a paranoid airhostess. The book is also about the limitations of news and current affairs in conveying the world we live in. It's an antitdote to the headlines that dehumanize people by reducing Africa to pictures of big eyed starving babies and invisible tyrants. Jacket by Russell Cobb (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. What's Englishness all about? What are the English about? This question has vexed many people, including the English and the French at different times. Being English is an elusive quality that covers traits that range from stiff upper lips to clergymen with no backbone, or religion. The English are supposed to be polite and reserved, witty and well-mannered or raving drunken hooligans depending on who you talk too. This book looks at all of the myths, all of the stereotypes and all of the things, good and bad, that people have had to say about the English. Drawing extensively on quotes from famous commentators, this is a witty, and illustrated, introduction to the idea of 'Englishness'. Full of examples of English humour, cartoons and classic wit, it is the perfect introduction for the newcomer. What's Englishness all about? What are the English about? This question has vexed many people, including the English and the French at different times. This book looks at the myths, the stereotypes and the things, good and bad, that people have had to say about the English. It draws on quotes from famous commentators. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…