John Brainerd Capper (26 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This collection of Victorian poetry, written by an anonymous author, takes readers on a journey through the landscapes of nature, love, loss, and the human condition. With vivid imagery and a keen eye for the beauty and heartache of the world, the author explores themes of longing, desire, and the enduring power of memory. The poems, written between the 1800s and 1900s, offer timeless reflections on the complexities of the human heart and the enduring human search for meaning and connection. This collection offers a rich tapestry of poetic expression, showcasing the enduring themes and depth of Victorian literature. 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.

Condition: Good. Original manuscript/typed letter signed. The format is approximately 8 inches by 6.25 inches. Received stamped from the Royal Society of Arts dated 16 October 1914. John Brainerd Capper was a British journalist and editor; assistant editor The Times. This author wrote articles for the Dictionary of National Biography, 1927 supplement. Articles written by this author are designated in the DNB by the initials "J. B. C." In this note of Oct. 15, 1914, J. B. Capper writes Dear Sir Henry Wood, Many thanks for your kind reply to my to my [sic] question, Yours very truly, J. B. Capper. Sir Henry Trueman Wood served the Royal Society of Arts with great fidelity and sagacity for nearly half a century, was its historian and the inspirer and guide of its steady development. Born on November 12, 1845, Henry Truman Wright Wood was the eldest son of William Burton Perrse Wood and Emily Mary Roche. The elder branch of his father's family numbered some distinguished men, such as Lord Chancellor Hatherley, Western Wood and Field-Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood. Mrs. O'Shea, afterwards Mrs. Parnell, was another member of this family. Henry Trueman Wood, who lost his father when he was only seven, was educated at Harrow and Clare College, Cambridge, He took a second class in the Classical Tripos, 1868, and was Le Bas University prizeman in 1869 and 1870. He took pupils, and in 1870 obtained a clerkship for the Patent Office. After two years he resigned to do literary work and to become one of the outside "abridgers." From 1872 to 1890 he brought out several volumes of official Patent Office publications. In 1872 Sir Walter Besant recommended Wood, his connection by marriage. In 1876 young Wood was appointed assistant secretary of the society, and three years later, on the death of Mr. Le Neve Foster, he was appointed to the secretaryship. He had a talent for orderly, efficient administration. In a tenure covering nearly four decades he had the satisfaction of seeing a remarkable advance in membership, reputation, and the standard of the technical and other lectures. The various examinations conducted by the society developed from some 2,000 candidates (who paid no fees) to the vast numbers of the present day. Single sheet, typed on one side.

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Condition: Good. Original manuscript/typed letter signed. The format is approximately 7 inches by 9 inches. Received stamped from the Royal Society of Arts dated 14 October 1914. John Brainerd Capper was a British journalist and editor; assistant editor The Times. This author wrote articles for the Dictionary of National Biography, 1927 supplement. Articles written by this author are designated in the DNB by the initials "J. B. C." In this letter, dated Octoberr 13, 1914, J. B. Capper writes Dear Sir Henry Wood, I find among Sir William White's papers a type-written letter from you to him on Society of Arts paper, dated Feb. t, 1906, as follow:-- Dear White, I have had your record looked up, and you may be interested to know that you took the following certificates (The follow a list of certificates taken in the years 1861-2-3) Do you happen to recollect whether this list was sent as White's own request, and for any particular purpose? I ask because there are several indications that he retained through life a certain amount of interest in preserving records of his early performance in examinations - as well he might. Pray forgive my troubling you. Yours sincerely J. B. Capper. Sir William Henry White, KCB, FRS, FRSE (2 February 1845 27 February 1913) was a prolific British warship designer and Chief Constructor at the Admiralty. He became an apprentice at the naval dockyard there in 1859. In 1863, he obtained a scholarship to enter the newly formed Royal School of Naval Architecture in South Kensington, in London. After his apprenticeship he worked for the Admiralty on specifications and calculations for new ships, and became secretary to the then Chief Constructor of the Admiralty, Edward Reed, until the latter's resignation on 9 July 1870. He was then appointed instructor on naval design at the Royal School of Naval Architecture, and in 1872 became secretary of the Council of Construction which oversaw all Royal Navy ship construction. From 18721873 he worked at Pembroke and Portsmouth Dockyards. In March 1875 he was promoted to Assistant Constructor and married later in that year. He resigned from the Admiralty in April 1883 and joined Sir William Armstrong's company as designer and manager of their warship construction. He returned to the Admiralty as Director of Naval Construction and Assistant Controller of the Navy on 1 August 1885. He was immediately involved in a reorganization of the dockyards and technical departments, and later worked on the design of the revolutionary Royal Sovereign-class battleships. He was knighted in 1895. White was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in June 1888. Sir Henry Trueman Wood served the Royal Society of Arts with great fidelity and sagacity for nearly half a century, was its historian and the inspirer and guide of its steady development. Born on November 12, 1845, Henry Truman Wright Wood was the eldest son of William Burton Perrse Wood and Emily Mary Roche. The elder branch of his father's family numbered some distinguished men, such as Lord Chancellor Hatherley, Western Wood and Field-Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood. Mrs. O'Shea, afterwards Mrs. Parnell, was another member of this family. Henry Trueman Wood, who lost his father when he was only seven, was educated at Harrow and Clare College, Cambridge, He took a second class in the Classical Tripos, 1868, and was Le Bas University prizeman in 1869 and 1870. He took pupils, and in 1870 obtained a clerkship for the Patent Office. After two years he resigned to do literary work and to become one of the outside "abridgers." From 1872 to 1890 he brought out several volumes of official Patent Office publications. In 1872 Sir Walter Besant recommended Wood, his connection by marriage. In 1876 young Wood was appointed assistant secretary of the society, and three years later, on the death of Mr. Le Neve Foster, he was appointed to the secretaryship. He had a talent for orderly, efficient administration. In a tenure covering nearly four decades he had the satisfaction of seeing a remarkable advance in membership, reputation, and the standard of the technical and other lectures. The various examinations conducted by the society developed from some 2,000 candidates (who paid no fees) to the vast numbers of the present day. Single sheet, typed on one side.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). First edition. A very scarce first edition author"s presentation copy, containing twenty-five poems by the journalist and critic John Brainerd Capper, one of which features the author's annotations. In the publisher's original paper covered boards.First edition.Author"s presentation copy, inscribed to the front free endpaper: "E. W. M. Grigg from J. B. C. With every good wish, & in memory of old comradeship. Jan. 7, 1923." Below, the author has added "vide p. 17", referring to the poem R.I.P., which features the inscription at the head of the page: "The Thames Embankment Trudge (P.H.S. to Victoria St.) (4 a.m. in those days. 1905)".A moving collection of poems written in the aftermath of the First World War, with titles such as: "The Silent Heart," "Reminiscence," "Sunrise Song," "An Anniversary," "The Pagan View," and "Sick-Nurse Helpmate."John Brainerd Capper (1865-1934) was a British journalist, editor, and author associated with The Times and the Westminster Gazette. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Externally, very smart. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities. Slight discolouration, loss, and rubbing to spine label. The odd minor handling mark to boards. Offsetting to endpapers. Author's presentation inscription to front free endpaper. .Internally, generally firmly bound. Hinges cracked at the half title and between pages 48-49, with binding materials exposed, but holding firm. Pages bright and clean with one or two spots to fore edge and first and last few leaves. Author's inscription to page 17. Very Good. signed by author. book.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1918 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 68 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. 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. Pages: 68 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1918. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 64, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 64.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1918. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 68, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 68.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 412.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 412.