George Hogan Knowles (17 results)

Condition: New. pp. xx + 320, Frontispiece Illus.

Condition: New. pp. 364.

Condition: New. pp. xx + 320.

Condition: New. pp. xx + 320 Acknowledgements.

Condition: New. pp. 364.

Condition: New. pp. 364.

Condition: New. pp. 364.

Condition: New. pp. 364.

Condition: New. pp. 364.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2007). (1932) 2007 reprint. 8vo (142 x 224mm). Ppxx,320. B/w photographs. Maroon boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight shelf-wear but a fine new copy in dust-wrapper. Author's account of his travels through India in search of sport. Mainly shooting but with a slightly disastrous mahseer fishing interlude. Tigers, deer, panthers and others, with many observations of local life and culture. Chapters include:- A moonlight ghost; Comedy and tragedy in the jungles; The ex-convict; In a dead city - a strange panther hunt; The great "Ganga!"; A fierce jungle battle; An ill-fated glen; A clever jungle dacoit; A rogue elephant; In the Himalayan jungles - nature's dramatic stage; Under canvas with a raja - netting deer and a camp disaster; On the way to Buxar - and a terrible tiger story; The trail of a rogue elephant; A tiger and an earthquake; Saved from a rogue elephant; A tragic stake - the champions of Islam; Secrets of the jungle - behind the stage; An ill-fated kill; The winged monarch of the Himalayas; An angling adventure - and a swim for life; Two masters of strategy - a battle of wits; A whistle averts a tragedy; On the tracks of a man-eating tiger; The lame ghost bull. Books published in India are generally not as strongly bound as those published in the West. This book, and other Indian books in this list, although new and unused may be rather bumped. This is to be expected and these books are not returnable for any reason related to condition. .…

Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About the Book:-This gripping book offers a perfect blend of interesting nature-study and thrilling incident. It is a treasure house of exciting tales of real 'shikar' -- good hunting and actual sight of battles between the Lords of the Jungle, or the subtly told scene of a half-ghostly chase. Racy and well-written, each of the stories in this collection will keep you on the edge of your seat. So whether it's following the tracks of a man-eater or being on a strange panther hunt, Knowles' pen transports the reader to the scene of action right into the heart of the thick jungles of India in the early 20th century. About The Author:- GEORGE HOGAN KNOWLES travelled extensively across India and was passionate about its flora and fauna. Several stories in this book are set in the Himalayan and sub-Himalayan regions, offering a reservoir of useful information about the richness of the terrain in those days. The Title 'In The Grip Of The Jungles written/authored/edited by George Hogan Knowles', published in the year 2021. The ISBN 9788121221047 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 364 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 364.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. About the Book:-This gripping book offers a perfect blend of interesting nature-study and thrilling incident. It is a treasure house of exciting tales of real 'shikar' -- good hunting and actual sight of battles between the Lords of the Jungle, or the subtly told scene of a half-ghostly chase. Racy and well-written, each of the stories in this collection will keep you on the edge of your seat. So whether it's following the tracks of a man-eater or being on a strange panther hunt, Knowles' pen transports the reader to the scene of action right into the heart of the thick jungles of India in the early 20th century. About The Author:- GEORGE HOGAN KNOWLES travelled extensively across India and was passionate about its flora and fauna. Several stories in this book are set in the Himalayan and sub-Himalayan regions, offering a reservoir of useful information about the richness of the terrain in those days. The Title 'In The Grip Of The Jungles written/authored/edited by George Hogan Knowles', published in the year 2021. The ISBN 9788121221030 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 364 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 364.…

8vo. xx + 320pp. B/w. portrait frontispiece and illustrations (lacking illustration from opposite p.146). Ink annotation and small newspaper cutting to dedication. E.ps. browned. Lower hinge cracked. Original navy cloth with gilt lettered spine, vertical crease to upper board, slightly rubbed. Signed by the author. US$51. …

BINDING - Hardcover. Condition: CONDITION - used/fair. 1st Edition. 295 Pages. Illustrated. Few Minor Pin Holes On Select Area, Some Foxing. Modern End Papers And Leather Spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 2nd Edition. Illustrated. One illustration missing on page 146 and illustration on pg 182 has been detached and glued in elsewhere, hampering text. Red boards with grey lettering on the spine. Covers are well thumbed and rubbed, with large swathes of white discolouration front, back and spine. Head and tail of spine bumped, corners smooth and bear some heavy wear and tear. Spine sunned and faded, this bleeds onto front and back covers. Free endpapers, pastedowns, title pages and most pages throughout bear moderate foxing and discolouration. Previous bookseller's stamp upon front free endpaper. Page edges are moderately discoloured, particularly at the head edge. Binding is tidy, yet split at half-title page, rear free endpaper and several places mid-way through. One illustration has become detached at a binding split. Spine slightly cocked. This book is in fair condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously; they usually present better than they sound.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1933). (1932) 1933 2nd edition. 8vo (145 x 222mm). Ppxx,320. B/w photographs. Maroon cloth, spine titled in gilt. Chip to cloth at top of slightly faded spine, some browning but good-plus. The author's account of his travels through India in search of sport. Mainly shooting but with a slightly disastrous mahseer fishing interlude. Tigers, deer, panthers and others, with many observations of local life and culture. Chapters include:- A moonlight ghost; Comedy and tragedy in the jungles; The ex-convict; In a dead city - a strange panther hunt; The great "Ganga!"; A fierce jungle battle; An ill-fated glen; A clever jungle dacoit; A rogue elephant; In the Himalayan jungles - nature's dramatic stage; Under canvas with a raja - netting deer and a camp disaster; On the way to Buxar - and a terrible tiger story; The trail of a rogue elephant; A tiger and an earthquake; Saved from a rogue elephant; A tragic stake - the champions of Islam; Secrets of the jungle - behind the stage; An ill-fated kill; The winged monarch of the Himalayas; An angling adventure - and a swim for life; Two masters of strategy - a battle of wits; A whistle averts a tragedy; On the tracks of a man-eating tiger; The lame ghost bull. .…

First edition, 8vo, xx, 320 pp. 12 plates, small signature to fly leaf, light foxing to early leaves. Original gilt titled cloth, slightly rubbed and bubbled, otherwise a very good copy. Scarce. Tales of hunting in India, many originally published in Cornhill, Tatler and Autocar magazines.