William Hile (40 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Pictorial red cloth stamped in black, white, and gilt attributed to Adrian Iorio. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Spine faded, extremities and stamping worn, corners bumped, a very good copy lacking the dustwrapper. Adventure novel set in Africa.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition. Decorated binding; design by AT (?). No DJ; no initial sales price data provided. Some soiling of the cover and loss of color to the design. Slight age-commensurate browning of the pages; otherwise, text is clean and pages unmarked. Illustrated with a frontispiece photograph and two additional full-page photographs; 324 pages. Measures 5.25? x 7.75? This book has been reissued many times in many formats, but why buy a paperback version when you can own a copy in its original first edition state. Rare and difficult to find. More images and/or description can be sent on request. Condition: Very Good+. AT (?) (illustrator).…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - In this thrilling adventure tale, William H. Hile takes the reader on a journey through the wilds of Africa in search of ostriches and adventure. With vivid descriptions and thrilling action sequences, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing and exploration.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 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.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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, commencing with a young man on his 30th birthday, follows his six-month tour around the East accompanied by a Bedouin guide, navigating by camel. He embarks on this journey after inheriting a considerable fortune, seeking purpose and meaning in his life. His travels lead him on a philosophical and spiritual quest, where he questions his privileged upbringing and seeks a deeper understanding of the world and his place within it. The author explores themes of truth, destiny, and the human condition, inviting introspection and a re-examination of one's own values and beliefs. Ultimately, the book becomes a compelling narrative on the search for meaning, the pursuit of self-discovery, and the power of human connection. Its insights serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of seeking a life of purpose and the transformative influence it can have on not only oneself but also on the world around us. 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: New. KlappentextThe Ostrich For The Defense is a book written by William H. Hile and first published in 1912. The book is a collection of humorous stories and anecdotes centered around the theme of using the ostrich as a defense mechanism. Th.

Hard Cover. Condition: VG+. No Jacket. First Edition. Bound in red cloth stamped in gold, black and white with a handome illustration of an ostrich on the front panel of the book. Three inserted plates. Even though this looks like a non-fiction book -- it is actually an African adventure novel (similar to Tarzan?). 324 pp. Quite scarce in this protected condition. Photo-Illustrated (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The Ostrich For The Defense is a book written by William H. Hile and first published in 1912. The book is a collection of humorous stories and anecdotes centered around the theme of using the ostrich as a defense mechanism. The author uses the ostrich as a metaphor for avoiding problems and escaping from difficult situations. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the ostrich as a defense mechanism. Some of the topics covered in the book include the ostrich as a means of avoiding responsibility, the ostrich as a way of dealing with criticism, and the ostrich as a way of avoiding conflict. The stories in the book are light-hearted and entertaining, and the author's writing style is witty and engaging. Overall, The Ostrich For The Defense is a fun and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on the ostrich as a defense mechanism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.…

First Edition. THE OSTRICH FOR THE DEFENCE, Ellis Press, 1912, first edition, slight wear to the lower corner tips, else a tight vg or better copy in pictorial cloth. Inscribed by the author. Scarce thus. Illustrated. An arican lost race novel.

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Octavo, pp. [1-2] [i-iv] v [vi] vii [viii] 1-324, three inserted plates with photographic illustrations, original pictorial red cloth, front panel stamped in black, white, gold and blind, spine panel stamped in gold. First edition. Lost race adventure novel concerning the discovery of a cooperative eutopia in Africa ruled by a White queen. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 417. Lewis, Utopian Literature, p. 90. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 152. Not in Negley, Bleiler (1948; 1978) or Reginald (1979; 1992). Smith, American Fiction, 1901-1925 H-611. Old repair to inner front hinge, a very good, bright copy. An obscure, uncommon book. (#66871).…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. First. A very good copy in a good jacket. Uncommon in the jacket. By far and away the best ostrich farming lost race novel we've ever had in stock. Most likely the only one also. Front flap detached, the upper jacket is also split in two, with a large tear. A number of further short, mostly neat, tears. A number of chips and creases, a little loss. Some spotting and toning to the spine, book just a touch bumped. …

First Edition. Octavo, original red illustrated cloth and original dustjacket. Photographic frontis. Very scarce Bleiler listed fantasy and utopian novel of a lost African race living in cooperative bliss and raising ostrich. (Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, page 78); Near Fine in nearly Very Good dustjacket, edge nicked and chipped, three closed tears repaired with scotch tape at lower spine and front panel.…

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Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

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Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 342 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.78 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.