Sainthill Eardley Wilmot (27 results)

Condition: New. pp. 388.

Soft cover. Condition: New. ISBN:9789359442358,xi+324pp.

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

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

HARD BACK RED. Condition: GOOD. NEW EDITION. book is discolored espescially around the edges. pages are starting to fray and pages are browning. DATE PUBLISHED: 1897 EDITION: NEW EDITION 228.

Condition: New. In.

Auguste Andre Lacon (engraver A F Pannemaker) (illustrator). 1901 US Publisher, but printed in Edinburgh, distributed by WH Smith in the UK (interesting!). No dust jacket, blue cloth boards with gold and ivory lettering. Spine fading to brown with a small horizontal rip in the lower third of the spine. Back cover board shows fading due to sunlight. Foxing evident particularly on end papers and page edges but also evident throughout the book. Contains 24 plates, illustrated by Auguste Andre Lancon (engraved by Adolphe Francois Pannemaker). An account of the life and times of a bear named Martin, tracing his days and adventures, and telling of his many friends as his experiences with his tormentors. The first half of the book tells of Martin's life of freedom in wilds of the Alps. Alas, Martin is caught by bear hunters, and the story reveals his shifting fortunes, including a period as a captive traveling show-bear, and finally on to his escape and pleasant golden years in a well appointed zoo. (He lives on buns!) The author, Sir Sainthill Eardley-Wilmot (1852-1929), was a British civil servant, forestry officer, and conservationist who worked primarily in India and Burma. He was also the author of The Life of an Elephant (1875) and The Life of a Tiger (1911).

hardcover. Condition: Good. red cloth cover shows moderate wear, tear, rubbing, bumped corners, soiling. unsigned bookplate on the front pastedown, loose/torn hinges. pages lightly tanned and foxed.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Original blue cloth boards with front cover and spine decoratively stamped in gilt and ivory. Cloth heavily rubbed at extremities. Interior is unmarked; some foxing, minor soiling. Printing of 1896, ''Sixth Thousand.'' 24 plates, complete: illustrations by Auguste Andre Lancon (engraved by Adolphe Francois Pannemaker). 226 pages. 19.5 x 13.5 cm. Juvenile fiction. An account of the life and times of a bear named Martin, tracing his days and adventures, his joys and misfortunes, and telling of his many friends as his experiences with his tormentors. The first half of the book tells of Martin's life of freedom, from the days of his birth in wilds of the Alps. But Martin is caught by bear hunters, and the story reveals his shifting fortunes, including a period of bleak, muzzled days as a captive traveling show-bear, and finally on to his escape and pleasant golden years in a well appointed zoo. The author, Sir Sainthill Eardley-Wilmot (1852-1929), was a British civil servant, forestry officer, and conservationist who worked primarily in India and Burma. He was also the author of The Life of an Elephant (1875) and The Life of a Tiger (1911).

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 1930. First edition. viii, 200pp., frontispiece, 7 black and white plates, and drawings within the text. Sir Sainthill Eardley-Wilmot KCIE (1852-1929) was a British civil servant, forestry officer and conservationist who worked primarily in India and Burma and served as Inspector-General of Forests. He joined the Indian Forest Service in December 1873, and was appointed to the old North-West Provinces and Oudh region of colonial India. He rose to prominence within the Service for his conservation methods and unorthodox approach. He advocated methods of numbering and ageing trees, and also introduced a ban on the felling of the best specimens which had been a common practice in Colonial India. This book contains sketches that were jotted down at intervals during his 25 years' service in India. Contents include: A Night in the Forest; Giants of the Forest; A Summer in the Himalayas; Man-eating Tigers; The Supernatural in India; and How John Nestall Escaped the Elephant. The book is bound in the original blue cloth covered boards with gold titling on the spine and a small gold illustration of a tiger head on the front board. The case of the book is in very good condition with shelf wear and some soiling to the boards. The corners and spine ends are bumped and there is a dent on the top edge of the front board. There is some rubbing to the spine edges and a small hole in the cloth near the top of the rear spine edge. The contents are tight and clean with two names written on the front fixed endpaper.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book gives deep insights into the work and sporting adventures encountered by an Indian Forest Service officer working from 1873 to retirement, and provides an historic picture of the Indian forests within his jurisdiction. The author offers insight into the life of an Indian Forest Officer in the late 19th century, detailing the nature of the work itself as well as the challenges in navigating a predominantly inhospitable environment. This book is an engaging record of the life of a man who loved India and its wildlife and detailed experiences that could not be replicated in the present day due to societal and environmental changes. 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: Good. 1st Edition. Red cloth with spine titles & cover decoration in gilt; 8vo; 324 + 20pp publisher's catalog at rear; illustrated with b/w photos. The author, an Indian forest inspector general, primarily hunted tiger and panther plus sambur, deer and the occasional elephant. This copy in good condition with general cover wear and lightly sunned spine. Internally some offsetting to endsheets, crease in frontispiece tissue guard o/w internally clean with good photos.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 388.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 388 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 388 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 388.

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Condition: Good. First Edition. G : in Good condition without dust jacket as issued. Cover rubbed, corners bumped. Stamp of the Empire Forestry Association to fep. Occasional light foxing. 230mm x 160mm (9" x 6"). xi, 324pp, 20pp. Lithographic frontis plate; b/w photographic plates throughout. Red illustrated hardback cloth cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The author had been Inspector-General of Forests to the Government of India and covers not only the wildlife and sport in Indian forests but also the work in conservation. 324+20pp with black and white plates. The book recently rebound in Burgundy cloth and remarkably clean throughout. Pencil marginalia to lower end paper.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1933). (1910) 1911 2nd impression. Large 8vo (148 x 230mm). Ppxii,324+16pp publisher's catalogue at rear. B&w photograph plates. Red cloth, spine titled in gilt, gilt elephant design on upper board. Cloth stained and used, ownership stamps, foxing throughout. Good only. THe author worked as conservator of forests in many different areas of India and Burma. Much on hunting tigers, panthers and deer, with a good chapter on the habits of tigers. .

Paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: no dj. Forest Life and Sport in India. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 390 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.88 inches. This item is printed on demand.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Forest life and sport in India | Sainthill Eardley-Wilmot | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2019 | Alpha Editions | EAN 9789353927608 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 2013, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1910. 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:- 371, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. 371 371.