Coasts Illusion by Firestone Clark (38 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. First edition, hardcover, has a pull to the binding at the half title page, which has a previous owner's signature penned to the head. There is also a 2" strip of separation between the leaf and the binding at the head of the second free end page, which has a birthday gift inscription dated "October 24th, 1930" penned to the head. The book also has bumps to the spine ends and cover corners, light spotting to the covers, rubbing with mild sunning to the spine, and age toning to the edges of the text block. Overall, a Near Very Good copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good first edition. Pages clean and unmarked save some light age-toning, as is common. Light wear to spine ends, edges. Publisher's burgundy cloth with gilt lettering. Various illustrated.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Coasts of Illusion: A Study of Travel Tales' is a fascinating exploration into the intersection of geography, myth, and human imagination. Clark B. Firestone delves into the legendary stories that shaped the world map for centuries, investigating the origins and persistence of tales regarding mythical beasts, lost continents, and unreachable kingdoms. From the sirens of Greek lore to the elusive riches of El Dorado, Firestone examines how the wonders of the unknown drove explorers across the seas and into the wilderness.This scholarly yet accessible work categorizes various travel myths, including sightings of unicorns and satyrs, as well as the enduring allure of places like Prester John's kingdom and the lost island of Atlantis. By tracing the historical development of these illusions, Firestone provides insight into how travelers and historians alike interpreted the boundaries of the known world. 'The Coasts of Illusion: A Study of Travel Tales' serves as an essential guide for those interested in the history of exploration, folklore, and the enduring power of storytelling in defining our understanding of the Earth.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 may 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.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Coasts of Illusion' is a fascinating exploration of the boundaries between geography and imagination. Clark Firestone delves into the rich history of mythical lands, legendary creatures, and the tall tales told by travelers throughout the centuries. From the elusive unicorn and the phoenix to the fabled empires of Prester John and the lost continents that once populated the world's maps, Firestone examines how human belief and the desire for wonder have shaped our understanding of the physical world.The book serves as a compendium of the 'untrue' in geography and natural history, tracing the origins of these illusions to their roots in folklore, early scientific misunderstandings, and the creative license of ancient explorers. Firestone's narrative brings to life the sirens of the sea, the dragons of the mountains, and the terrestrial paradises that long beckoned adventurers into the unknown. This work is a captivating study for anyone interested in the history of travel, the evolution of mythology, or the enduring power of the human imagination to populate the blank spaces of the map with monsters and wonders. It offers a unique window into the mind of the pre-modern world, where the line between fact and fable was often indistinguishable.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 may 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.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Coasts of Illusion' is a fascinating exploration of the boundaries between geography and imagination. Clark Firestone delves into the rich history of mythical lands, legendary creatures, and the tall tales told by travelers throughout the centuries. From the elusive unicorn and the phoenix to the fabled empires of Prester John and the lost continents that once populated the world's maps, Firestone examines how human belief and the desire for wonder have shaped our understanding of the physical world.The book serves as a compendium of the 'untrue' in geography and natural history, tracing the origins of these illusions to their roots in folklore, early scientific misunderstandings, and the creative license of ancient explorers. Firestone's narrative brings to life the sirens of the sea, the dragons of the mountains, and the terrestrial paradises that long beckoned adventurers into the unknown. This work is a captivating study for anyone interested in the history of travel, the evolution of mythology, or the enduring power of the human imagination to populate the blank spaces of the map with monsters and wonders. It offers a unique window into the mind of the pre-modern world, where the line between fact and fable was often indistinguishable.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 may 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.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Coasts of Illusion: A Study of Travel Tales' is a fascinating exploration into the intersection of geography, myth, and human imagination. Clark B. Firestone delves into the legendary stories that shaped the world map for centuries, investigating the origins and persistence of tales regarding mythical beasts, lost continents, and unreachable kingdoms. From the sirens of Greek lore to the elusive riches of El Dorado, Firestone examines how the wonders of the unknown drove explorers across the seas and into the wilderness.This scholarly yet accessible work categorizes various travel myths, including sightings of unicorns and satyrs, as well as the enduring allure of places like Prester John's kingdom and the lost island of Atlantis. By tracing the historical development of these illusions, Firestone provides insight into how travelers and historians alike interpreted the boundaries of the known world. 'The Coasts of Illusion: A Study of Travel Tales' serves as an essential guide for those interested in the history of exploration, folklore, and the enduring power of storytelling in defining our understanding of the Earth.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 may 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Near VG. One corner worn through, slight fraying to spine tips, spine text dulled. Pages yellowed with an occasional minor blemish, binding firm.

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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: 472. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1924 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: 472.…

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LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1924 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: 474 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: 474 Firestone, Clark B. (Clark Barnaby), 1869-1957.…