John Wesley Powell by Gilbert (13 results)

Soft cover. Condition: VG. 5pp extract, illustrated with a full-page portrait with facsimile signature, salvaged from a damaged copy of the Annual Report Of The Board Of Regents Of The Smithsonian Institution For The Year Ending June 30, 1902. In plastic report cover.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Pages are clean, crisp and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book charts the captivating life of Major John Wesley Powell, an American geologist and explorer, from his humble beginnings to his remarkable contributions to science. It delves into his boyhood enthusiasm for nature, shaped by the teachings of his devout parents and mentorship of an enigmatic scholar. The author highlights Powell's military career during the Civil War, where he lost an arm at the Battle of Shiloh, only to return to the battlefield with unwavering determination. Post-war, Powell's passion for geology led him to become a professor, dedicating himself to building a museum and expanding the field through his extensive expeditions. The book explores Powell's groundbreaking work in exploring the Colorado River and Grand Canyon, forever etching his name in the annals of scientific discovery. Through its engaging narrative and meticulous research, this book offers a comprehensive account of Powell's life and the profound impact of his scientific endeavors on our understanding of the natural world. 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.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Original navy buckram hardback 1903 edition published by The Open Court Publishing Company (Chicago). Some slight browning of pages, but otherwise in excellent condition. Great b/w portrait of John Wesley Powell as a frontispiece. Edited by Grove Karl Gilbert. (BR) Box 51.…

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: 98. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1903 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: 98.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1903 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 100 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: 100 Language: English.…