Henry Willoughby Grattan Plunkett (5 results)

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the author's experiences and observations at South Carolina's famous Cooper's Well, a popular destination for health and recreation. The author provides a vivid account of the resort's unique atmosphere, with its lively social scene and diverse cast of characters. Along with this engaging narrative, the book offers a broader exploration of the history and cultural significance of spas and resorts, particularly in the American South. It examines the role these places have played in fostering social connections, promoting physical and emotional well-being, and shaping regional identities. Through its entertaining anecdotes and insightful analysis, the book ultimately sheds light on the enduring human desire for respite, rejuvenation, and connection. 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: Very Good. Autograph manuscript; folio (205 x 320 mm); pp. [44], handwritten ink, with stage directions highlighted in red. Once a stitched pamphlet, the thread has since gone. Some light chipping along the edges (occasionally affecting text at top corner, but perfectly legible nonetheless) and spine of outermost leaf; some browning. First published in 1852, and with an appearance in Lacy's Acting Edition of 1867, this fair copy, with no corrections, was probably penned by a professional copyist for use in the theatre. A note on the front page reads: "A lapse of one year is supposed to take place between the acts. Time of representing, one hour and three quarters." Plunkett also wrote plays under the name of H. P. Grattan.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. 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. Reprinted from 1851 edition. 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 and contains approximately 32 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English.…