James Stainer Clarke (12 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive biography of Rear-Admiral George Murray, a distinguished British naval officer who served during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The author traces Murray's career from his early days as a midshipman to his eventual rise to the rank of rear-admiral. Along the way, the book provides a detailed account of Murray's experiences in various naval engagements, including the Battle of Trafalgar, where he played a key role in defeating the combined French and Spanish fleets. The book also explores Murray's personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends. Through its examination of Murray's life and career, this book sheds light on the broader history of the British navy during a period of great change and upheaval. 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: New. Print on Demand. This book studies the historical role and transformation of the British navy throughout history, focusing on topics such as seamanship techniques, ship design, and the geopolitical strategy behind the Royal Navy's development. The author examines the evolution of the navy from the Middle Ages to the 18th century, exploring its integral role in shaping the course of global exploration, trade, and warfare. The book delves into the technological advancements and innovative tactics that gave the British navy its edge, as well as the organizational structure and logistical challenges that sustained its global reach. Ultimately, the book highlights the Royal Navy's profound impact on Britain's rise to maritime supremacy and its enduring legacy as a symbol of national pride and power. 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: Very Good. [CLARKE, JAMES STAINER; MCARTHUR, JOHN]. The Life and Services of Horatio Viscount Nelson. London: Fisher, Son, & Co., n.d. [1839-1840]. SECOND COMPLETE EDITION. In three volumes; leather-bound; hardcover; octavo (21.5 x 13.5 cm); pp. 526; 500; 394. English text. Uniformly bound in handsome contemporary half calf gilt; marbled paper-covered boards; marbled page edges and endpapers. Volume I with engraved portrait frontispiece, vignette half-title, and 14 engraved plates. Volume II with engraved portrait frontispiece, vignette half-title, 11 engraved plates, and 1 folding plan. Volume III with engraved portrait frontispiece, vignette half-title, and 8 engraved plates. Extensive printed footnotes. Condition: VERY GOOD. Bindings tight and secure. Covers very well-preserved with the slightest hint of rubbing to the boards. Interiors largely clean, else for some light toning or foxing to some plates. A most handsome set. Notes: Title-pages undated but the engraved frontispiece in volume II is dated 1839. This is the second complete edition - the first edition appeared in 1809 in two folio volumes, followed by a much-abridged single octavo edition in 1810. This second complete edition, was originally issued in 7 parts in 1839/1840, with a view to being bound in 3 volumes [as here]. This edition includes the recollections of Tom Allen, plus the memoirs of Thomas Masterman Hardy, and Lord Collingwood. …

Hardcover. A large leatherbound book with four ribs on the spine. Debossed designs and tri-lined gilt border on the front and back boards. Color marbled end pages; color marbled textblocks. liii, 678 pages; illustrated in black-and-white. VG-: The front cover is detached but laid on. The bottom rib and three inches of leather on the spine are missing; the top half-inch of leather is missing. Cracking and flaking to the leather. Wear to the edges and corners, with the boards visible in some instances. Plate on the front pasted end page. Curling to the top corners of the pages beginning around page 641 and continuing through to the end. Tanning and foxing to the pages. Dark text and clear images.…