Explorer Changing Horizons by Wilson Philip Whitwell (8 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. With photographs by Dr. Geil and drawings by Oliver Whitwell Wilson (illustrator). First Edition. Red cloth hardcover boards with gilt lettering. Boards with moderate wear and edges frayed; pages dusty with light age toning with previous owner's inscriptions on inside end page and first title page. Less common title. William Edgar Geil (1865 - 1925) was an un-ordained evangelist, explorer, lecturer, photographer, and author of 10 books related to his travels. He lectured all over the world, illustrating his talks with lantern slides. He is believed to be the first American to have traveled the entire length of the 2,500-kilometer-long Ming section of the Great Wall of China. He visited the Five Sacred Mountains of China and came to be considered an expert in Chinese culture and religion.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 22.5 x 15.5 cm. Octavo. 372pp. Maroon cloth in uncommon dust jacket. Illustrated with photographs by Geila and drawings by Oliver Whitwell Wilson. All four corners of jacket are clipped; original price of "four dollars net" remains present. Large tear to jacket at front fold. Biography of the explorer. From the jacket: "William Edgar Geil sailed the Southern Seas, visited Japan, Korea and Siberia, ascended the Yangste, traversed Burmah and India, crossed equatorial Africa and was the first explorer to describe the Pygmies on the Congo. He spent months in Palestine, Syria and on the Island of Patmos. He was the first white man to explore the Great Wall of China from end to end." First Edition with GHD symbol on copyright page.

HARDCOVER. George H. Doran Company, 1927. First edition. A very good copy bound in lightly shelf rubbed burgundy boards with gilt lettering on the spine and top board. The edges are age tanned and there is some foxing on the first couple of pages but otherwise the contents are fine and unmarked. Scans available if required.

8vo, pp. 371, [1]; frontispiece and 8 plates, text illustrations; full maroon cloth, gilt title on cover and spine; light pencil annotations in margins of a few pages, near fine. Geil was an American author and Evangelist. He embarked on a Great World Wide Tour to survey the state of missionary work throughout the world, beginning in 1901, and wrote a number of books on his travels. His tour took him through the Pacific islands, to Japan and China, and across equatorial Africa. During his China leg he traveled the entire 2,500 kilometer-long Ming section of the Great Wall of China, and was likely the first American to do so.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. 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: 400. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1927 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: 400.

First edition. First edition. Illustrated with photographs by Dr. Geil. Drawings by Oliver Whitwell Wilson. xv [1],372pp. 8vo. Bound in modern three quarters brown mottled polished calf and marbled boards, maroon leather title label. Fine Illustrated with photographs by Dr. Geil. Drawings by Oliver Whitwell Wilson. xv [1],372pp. 8vo.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1927. 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:- 398, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. 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. 398.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1927. 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: - 400, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. 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. 400.