Isbn: 9780904180879 - Sir Walter Ralegh's Discoverie of Guiana (hakluyt Society, Third Series) (14 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Thus. Essentially a fine, unread copy, with a Withdrawn stamp on front endpaper.from a maritime museum library. Housed in a fine jacket. Weighs over a kilo, so extra postage may apply.

Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. Volume 15. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1300grams, ISBN:0904180875.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover in unclipped dust jacket with light sunning to spine and small marks to upper page block. Otherwise like new. AD. Used.

Hard Cover. First Edition. F/F. 4to. original blue cloth gilt in dustwrapper; pp. xcviii (last blank), 360, with 11 maps + 1 illustration. Heavy item (1.5 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A fine copy.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. A FLAWLESS - MINT volume in same condition dust jacket. "This edition presents, on facing pages, the annotated texts of a previously unpublished copy of Ralegh's manuscript draft of 'The Discoverie of the Large, Rich, and Bewtiful Empyre of Guiana.' A fabulous item, - great reference material for anyone interested in explorations and world histories. Illustrated with maps and several drawings. 360 pages. Mylar protected jacket. Collectible condition.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book 9 of 36: Hakluyt Society, Third Series; dj in mylar; navy c w/gilt spine titles; 360 clean, unmarked pages. 11 figures, including maps, engravings, etc. (illustrator).

1st Ed. Series III, No. 15. XCVIII, 360 PP with 11 b/w figures (engravings and maps). Cloth cover, gilt device on front cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Fine. 25.2 x 18.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Pages in unused condition. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 2006, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Sir Walter Ralegh's account of his 1595 expedition to the Orinoco in search of the legendary empire of El Dorado is documented in Sir Walter Ralegh's Discoverie of Guiana. This significant work is considered a cornerstone of Elizabethan travel literature. This edition features facing pages that present annotated texts from a previously unpublished draft of Ralegh?s manuscript, The Discoverie of the Large, Rich, and Beautifull Empyre of Guiana, alongside its subsequent printed versions. It illustrates how Ralegh's supporters, including Sir Robert Cecil, encouraged him to modify his manuscript for publication.The text reveals that engaging stories about Amazonian women, revelries, and daring adventures were intentionally omitted, reflecting a shift in Ralegh's narrative focus. The appeal to potential investors transitioned from the allure of a fleeting golden empire to concrete evidence of gold mines, an area Ralegh had initially considered of minor importance and had little substantiation for. This change highlights the intricate balance Ralegh had to maintain between his beliefs and the realities required for successful promotion.The appendices contain materials that suggest figures such as John Ley were inspired to embark on exploratory ventures immediately following Ralegh's account. Overall, this work not only captures Ralegh?s journey and the mythology surrounding El Dorado but also serves as a critical examination of the publication process and the motivations that shaped narratives in Elizabethan exploration literature. (MP).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. In excellent condition with a similar dust jacket Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 4to pp. xcvii, 360, as new, maps, references, index. book.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Larger 8vo pp. xcvii, (1), 360, sketch maps, "Sir Walter Ralegh's account of his 1595 expedition to the Orinoco in search of the fabled empire of El Dorado was an immediate publishing success and is one of the most important pieces of Elizabethan travel literature. This edition presents, on facing pages, the annotated texts of a previously. book.…