John W Arctander (43 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First American Edition. 160pp, illustrated with a full-page portrait of the author with facsimile signature, blind-embossed black cloth, with gilt title at front, light wear, a couple edges bumped, pastedowns and endpapers toned mildly, a few small blemishes noted at rear cover.…

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.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Apostle of Alaska: The Story of William Duncan, of Metlakahtla. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. (USA) Edition Not Stated No markings, slight toning to edges of covers and pages, Very Good. Grey wraps, 156pp. The text of these religious essays is in Norwegian, with the gothic text scipt. Arctander is best known for his biography The Apostle of Alaska. (1.2 JM HOQ 100/1 Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.…

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Second edition. Front cover is pretty stained, especiallly to the right third of the front, moderate wear to corners, some stains/or silverfishing to the spine and back, period name on endpaper. so a worn but solid copy. Photos on request.

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

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Second Edition.

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.…

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the extraordinary life and mission of a young missionary who embarked on a perilous journey to bring Christianity to the indigenous Tsimshean people of the Pacific Northwest Coast in the late 19th century. Driven by unwavering faith and an unflinching commitment to his calling, he ventured into a world of cultural clashes, complex languages, and the harsh realities of life among the Tsimsheans. The author vividly portrays the challenges and triumphs of the missionary's efforts to understand and integrate with the Tsimshean community. His dedication to learning their intricate language, navigating their social hierarchies, and confronting the complexities of their spiritual beliefs forms the core of the narrative. The book delves into the Tsimsheans' rich cultural heritage, exploring their customs, traditions, and intricate social structure, offering a unique glimpse into a way of life seldom documented during that era. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, this book sheds light on the historical context of colonialism, trade, and cultural exchange on the Pacific Northwest Coast. It grapples with themes of cultural assimilation, the impact of Christianity on indigenous communities, and the enduring power of faith and human connection. The missionary's unwavering determination to bridge cultural divides and bring hope to a people grappling with the challenges of a changing world serves as a testament to the transformative power of compassion and understanding. 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.…

First edition. 8vo. 395 pp. Frontispiece portrait, tissue-gard. Photographic illustrations. Hardcover binding, brown lettering cover and spine, totem pole design, no jacket, overall very good condition. (100300).

Condition: very good. 1st Edition. 395pp. + [4]pp. (ads)pp. Octavo in original illustrated beige cloth with plates (including frontispiece portrait) and map. Spine a bit darkened from age, still a very good copy. very good AB 637. Biography of William Duncan with a history of the Metlakahtla Indian community, notes on the original characteristics of the Tsimshian Indians including an account of shamanism.…

Condition: Very Good. Light fraying at corners of boards, bound in yellow cloth. Front panel illustration clean and vibrant, with minor soiling to surrounding cloth. Partially erased previous owner note on front free endpaper. Binding intact throughout with clean pages.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 226. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1910 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. 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 Pages: 226.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1911 edition. 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. Pages: 70 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. 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: 70.…