March 1916 August (4 results)
Language: English
Published by Morrow, New York, 1947
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Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: GOOD. Book club edition. His first book, a novel about counter-espionage and romance in France during World War II - .the story of an American who is given a mission to work with French collaborator Jean-Louis Mercanton, gain his confidence and then turn him over to the authorities for trial and execution. Although th…is is possibly slightly autobiographical - Merrick served a counter-intelligence agent in the OSS - the predecessor to the CIA - in Algeria and France, the homosexuality themes are unstated and implicit, and only noticeable in light of his later fame as a pioneering American author of gay-themed novels. 248 pp. Near fine in a poor dustjacket (some loss at bottom of dj spine, rear flap detached but present, overall edgewear.).
Nature, Vol. 97: A Weekly Illustrated Journal of Science (Classic Reprint)
A Weekly Illustrated Journal Of Science; March, 1916, To August, 1916
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins of the universe through the lens of modern science. The author, an acclaimed astrophysicist, delves into the intricacies of quantum physics, cosmology, and astrobiology to trace the evolution of the cosmos from its inception to the present day. The book e…xamines the latest scientific theories and discoveries, including the nature of dark energy, the role of black holes, and the search for extraterrestrial life. It provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of our current understanding of the universe, offering thought-provoking insights into the nature of existence, the search for life beyond Earth, and the ultimate fate of the cosmos. 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.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book thoroughly analyzes the "Photoplay," a new form of mass entertainment and commercial storytelling that has evolved from the combination of technology, literature, and the visual arts. The author refers to it as "a fascinating enigma" and examines the competing impulses that h…ave shaped this unique industry. He discusses the significant figures and corporations who have dominated the field, the economic motivations that have driven the development of the industry, and the conflicting desires for entertaining and educating audiences. Ultimately, the author contends that the photoplay is a distinctly American art form characterized by optimistic storytelling and an emphasis on art and entertainment. 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.
Goughie | The Life of General Sir Hubert Gough [Signed]
Farrar-Hockley, Anthony [General Sir Anthony Heritage Farrar-Hockley, GBE, KCB, DSO*, MC (8 April 1924 - 11 March 2006), affectionately known as 'Farrar the Para' , was a British Army officer and a military historian who distinguished himself in a number of British conflicts. He held a number of senior commands, ending his career as NATO's Commander-in-Chief Allied Forces Northern Europe. Throughout his four decades of army life, he spoke plainly, and both before and after his retirement in 1982 wrote effectively on the conflicts he had experienced and the First World War]. General Sir Hubert de la Poer Gough GCB, GCMG, KCVO (12 August 1870 - 18 March 1963) was a senior officer in the British Army in the First World War. A favourite of the British Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, he experienced a meteoric rise through the ranks during the war and commanded the British Fifth Army from 1916 to 1918.
Published by Published by Hart-Davis, MacGibbon Ltd., Frogmore, Street St. Albans, Hertfordshire First Edition . 1975., 1975
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, water-marked silk end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xii] 403 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition… dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine and across the op of the rear cover, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'For John Badock (Royal Signals), a comrade-in-arms - From Tony Farrar-Hockley'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0246640596 MILITARY (Armed Warfare).
