Georgian a Native (49 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. See photos for condition details. Hardcover, blue cloth boards show scuffing and soiling along with edge and corner bumps/wear. Spine has some chips that the top and bottom edges. Internal binding is good, no hinge issues other than some pulling here and there. No signatures or bookplates present, no library markings, no handwriting found. Pages are toned due to age and there is some spotting and foxing present. There are some scattered stains and dampstains present, mainly noticeable on some of the illustration pages though staining is also on page 118/119, which has the appearance that a piece of paper was once in here at an angle and darkened the two pages.

Condition: New.

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

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

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Acceptable. 2nd Edition. Name on inside front cover, otherwise unmarked. Paper tanned. Edge & shelfworn. Spine cracked but still attached at center. Some white powder in center (my guess is that somebody tried to de-acidify the paper with baking powder). Binding secure. Book.

Reprint "new edition from new plates with the original illustrations" (as stated upon the title page). x, 297, [1], [2] pages. Hardcover: H 18.75cm x L 12.75cm. Lacks dust jacket. Tan cloth strongly mottled with some soiling, slight fraying at spine ends, some flaking to gilt stamped lettering on front board and spine but still discernable, light wear to board corners, pictorial front board decorated with color illustration of brown fiddle hanging from a nail atop an outstretched gray raccoon hide. Edges toned; light soiling and foxing to endpapers; short swath of surface paper peeled from front pastedown's top right corner; a few scattered spots of soiling and light stains to interior pages which, overall, remain clean. Binding has been re-glued and is firm. A good+ copy per the exterior cosmetics of a classic Georgia book. A circuit lawyer, superior court judge, and representative in the Georgia Assembly, Augustus Baldwin Longstreet was additionally the editor and owner of the States Rights Sentinel newspaper in Augusta, Georgia and a Methodist minister with his literary contributions appearing in The Methodist Quarterly, Southern Literary Messenger, and other newspapers and periodicals. Longstreet served as president of Emory College from 1839-1848, Centenary College of Louisiana from 1848-1849, the University of Mississippi from 1849-1856, and the University of South Carolina from 1857-1861 where after he returned to Oxford, Mississippi residing there until his death in 1870. After being published serially in his newspaper, GEORGIA SCENES was first published in book form in Augusta in 1835 with a second edition published by Harper in 1840. The book marks the advent of the 19th century literary genre known as Southwestern Humor which flourished until the start of the Civil War.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Second edition. Second edition. 12mo. Good only. Endpapers glued inside boards. Some pages are stained. Corners, edges of cover worn. Spine darkened. Cover soiled. Spine ends frayed.

Hardcover. Condition: G+. 238 pgs., 5" x 7 1/2", Brown cloth with gilt title on spine, book is slightly cocked with bumped corners & light wear to foredges of cover, names on front & rear endpapers, some light toning o/w contents clean & tight, next to last fly pg. has bottom corner missing approx.2 1/2" x 3".

Condition: VG+, NO dj. 'new edition'. 12mo. 297pp. Original was 1840. Slight cant to spine, else quite nice. Pictorial. cloth shows a violin on a raccoon pelt (!).

Condition: New. In.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. NY: Harper, 1897. 297 pages, hardbound. Ex-library with usual markings, o/w good with clean contents and soil to the tight brown binding.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Georgia Scenes. Book.

Condition: New. In.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Rust cloth with gold lettering to spine. Numerous black and white illustrations throughout. Rear of title page gives attribution to J. O. Culpepper of Quitman, GA. Pages 63/4 and 65/6 loose.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Cloth. Condition: Good. 2nd edition. 2nd edition, later printing. A Good copy. 12mo., 214 pp., illustrated with engraved plates. Bound in the publisher's tan cloth, with gilt title on the spine. Some soiling to the boards. Previous owners' gift inscription on a front end paper, dated 1888. Plates foxed, text generally clean. Howes L448. Realistic sketches of Southern humor. Georgian born Augustus Baldwin Longstreet was uncle and mentor of Confederate General James Longstreet.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book captures the essence of government and its profound influence throughout history. Exploring its biblical foundation, the author illuminates its multifaceted role in shaping human civilization and progress. The book delves into key themes such as the relationship between justice and governance, the inherent rights of individuals, and the delicate balance between authority and liberty. By examining the interplay of religious principles, political ideologies, and real-world case studies, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the enduring legacy of government. It challenges us to re-evaluate the purpose and responsibilities of those in power, emphasizing the paramount importance of justice, compassion, and the inherent dignity of every individual. Ultimately, this book serves as a timeless guide for understanding the complexities of government and its profound impact on the human experience. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Second Edition. A fair copy; bumping to spine and foot; minor spotting to cover; tender inner hinges.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1857 reprint. 214pp. illus. stamped cloth 12mo: about Good [antique ink name on title p.; age browning & foxing; spine is cracked but firm; else complete] A vintage issue of this classic of antebellum Georgia humor by Confederate General James Longstreet's Uncle Augustus (1790-1870).

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. G+ as missing fep, 2nd edn, ill, some water stains, ante-bellum life.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Step into the antebellum world of rural Georgia with this collection of humorous and poignant sketches by a native Georgan author. From the trials and tribulations of small-town life to the joys of Southern hospitality, these scenes provide a charming glimpse into the Old South. Perfect for fans of Southern literature and anyone who loves a good yarn.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 2nd Edition. Second edition. 214 pp. Minor foxing. Wear to cover boards and spine. Overall F-G.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. 2nd Edition. Second edition, hardcover, has very slight lean to binding, small sticker to first free endpage, crease to lower corner of last free endpage, bumps to spine ends and board corners with boards starting through at corners and cloth fraying slightly at spine ends, slight rubbing, very light edgewear, and sunning to spine, otherwise a solid VG copy.