Spice Devils Cave by Hewes Agnes (28 results)

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

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover. Illustrated paper over boards with red lettering. Title page not dated. Copyright page dated 1966, stated eighteenth printing. 331 pages. In good condition. Some wear along edges; light rubbing to covers. Color Lynd Ward illustration remains bright and handsome. Old sticker on front cover. Binding is stiff. Clean pages with Ward's characteristic illustrations throughout. A good, clean copy overall.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Clean and tight and square with sharp corners. Appears unread although there is a very light crease along the spine. No dust jacket. Gibraltar Library Binding. 18th printing. Very little shelfear. Nice bright colors. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illustrations By Lynd Ward (illustrator). Historical Fiction.…

Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy. Ward, Lynd (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8VO, yellow boards bit soiled bit edge wear, 13th printing, it went thru many more printings, a junior classic of Portugals eastern trade.VVshoes1.

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Spice and the Devil's Cave' is a captivating historical novel set in the vibrant, high-stakes world of late 15th-century Lisbon. During a pivotal moment in the Age of Discovery, the city is a hive of intrigue and ambition as explorers and merchants alike seek a sea route to the legendary spice lands of the East. The narrative follows the efforts of a group of individuals, including the great navigator Vasco da Gama and the banker Bartholomew Marchioni, as they strive to overcome the perils of the unknown and the machinations of rivals determined to protect their monopolies.The story masterfully blends historical fact with compelling fiction, illustrating the immense courage required to navigate the treacherous waters around the tip of Africa, known ominously as the 'Devil's Cave.' Through its vivid portrayal of the maritime traditions, scientific advancements, and geopolitical tensions of the era, the work offers a rich window into the dawn of global trade. Agnes Danforth Hewes provides a stirring exploration of human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of discovery that changed the map of the world forever. This Newbery Honor-winning tale remains a timeless tribute to the spirit of adventure and the enduring lure of the sea.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 - 'Spice and the Devil's Cave' is a captivating historical novel set in the vibrant, high-stakes world of late 15th-century Lisbon. During a pivotal moment in the Age of Discovery, the city is a hive of intrigue and ambition as explorers and merchants alike seek a sea route to the legendary spice lands of the East. The narrative follows the efforts of a group of individuals, including the great navigator Vasco da Gama and the banker Bartholomew Marchioni, as they strive to overcome the perils of the unknown and the machinations of rivals determined to protect their monopolies.The story masterfully blends historical fact with compelling fiction, illustrating the immense courage required to navigate the treacherous waters around the tip of Africa, known ominously as the 'Devil's Cave.' Through its vivid portrayal of the maritime traditions, scientific advancements, and geopolitical tensions of the era, the work offers a rich window into the dawn of global trade. Agnes Danforth Hewes provides a stirring exploration of human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of discovery that changed the map of the world forever. This Newbery Honor-winning tale remains a timeless tribute to the spirit of adventure and the enduring lure of the sea.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.…

Soft cover. Condition: As New. like new 2014 Dover softcover; no names or marks, NOT ex-library; A2S6. Ward, Lynd (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New. Ward, Lynd (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Spice and the Devil's Cave" is a captivating historical novel set in the vibrant, high-stakes world of late 15th-century Lisbon. During a pivotal moment in the Age of Discovery, the city is a hive of intrigue and ambition as explorers and merchants alike seek a sea route to the legendary spice lands of the East. The narrative follows the efforts of a group of individuals, including the great navigator Vasco da Gama and the banker Bartholomew Marchioni, as they strive to overcome the perils of the unknown and the machinations of rivals determined to protect their monopolies.The story masterfully blends historical fact with compelling fiction, illustrating the immense courage required to navigate the treacherous waters around the tip of Africa, known ominously as the "Devil's Cave." Through its vivid portrayal of the maritime traditions, scientific advancements, and geopolitical tensions of the era, the work offers a rich window into the dawn of global trade. Agnes Danforth Hewes provides a stirring exploration of human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of discovery that changed the map of the world forever. This Newbery Honor-winning tale remains a timeless tribute to the spirit of adventure and the enduring lure of the sea.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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. A small bookshop sticker inside front board. Otherwise, a clean and unmarked copy in excellent condition. Decorated by Lynd Ward. 331 pages. Lynd Ward (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. 20 x 14 cm. Octavo. 331pp. Map endpapers. Bound in red cloth with gilt design. No jacket. First edition with same date on title and copyright page. Illustrated by Lynd Ward. Gift inscription on front free endpaper. Stain to the foredge. Sun toning to the spine.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. Red cloth cover has modest wear to corners and spine caps and a faint scuff or pen mark on lower front cover otherwise clean, bright, and in very good+ condition. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. Modest thumbing to front matter, but text pages are clean and near pristine. .; 0 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. First edition. Octavo, (xii) (332)pp. Hewes's historical novel set in Portugal during the Age of Discovery was a Newbury Honor book for 1931. It shared a commonality with the Newbury Medal winner that year - Elizabeth Coatsworth's The Cat Who Went to Heaven - in that it, too, contains illustrations by Lynd Ward. Publisher's gilt-stamped red cloth shows a little rubbing and oxidation to the gilt decorations, otherwise nearly fine in dust wrapper that has some reinforcement to verso and a touch of coloring to spine head.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Spice and the Devil's Cave" is a captivating historical novel set in the vibrant, high-stakes world of late 15th-century Lisbon. During a pivotal moment in the Age of Discovery, the city is a hive of intrigue and ambition as explorers and merchants alike seek a sea route to the legendary spice lands of the East. The narrative follows the efforts of a group of individuals, including the great navigator Vasco da Gama and the banker Bartholomew Marchioni, as they strive to overcome the perils of the unknown and the machinations of rivals determined to protect their monopolies.The story masterfully blends historical fact with compelling fiction, illustrating the immense courage required to navigate the treacherous waters around the tip of Africa, known ominously as the "Devil's Cave." Through its vivid portrayal of the maritime traditions, scientific advancements, and geopolitical tensions of the era, the work offers a rich window into the dawn of global trade. Agnes Danforth Hewes provides a stirring exploration of human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of discovery that changed the map of the world forever. This Newbery Honor-winning tale remains a timeless tribute to the spirit of adventure and the enduring lure of the sea.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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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: 360. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1930 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: 360.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Spice and the Devil's Cave" is a captivating historical novel set in the vibrant, high-stakes world of late 15th-century Lisbon. During a pivotal moment in the Age of Discovery, the city is a hive of intrigue and ambition as explorers and merchants alike seek a sea route to the legendary spice lands of the East. The narrative follows the efforts of a group of individuals, including the great navigator Vasco da Gama and the banker Bartholomew Marchioni, as they strive to overcome the perils of the unknown and the machinations of rivals determined to protect their monopolies.The story masterfully blends historical fact with compelling fiction, illustrating the immense courage required to navigate the treacherous waters around the tip of Africa, known ominously as the "Devil's Cave." Through its vivid portrayal of the maritime traditions, scientific advancements, and geopolitical tensions of the era, the work offers a rich window into the dawn of global trade. Agnes Danforth Hewes provides a stirring exploration of human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of discovery that changed the map of the world forever. This Newbery Honor-winning tale remains a timeless tribute to the spirit of adventure and the enduring lure of the sea.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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Spice and the Devil's Cave" is a captivating historical novel set in the vibrant, high-stakes world of late 15th-century Lisbon. During a pivotal moment in the Age of Discovery, the city is a hive of intrigue and ambition as explorers and merchants alike seek a sea route to the legendary spice lands of the East. The narrative follows the efforts of a group of individuals, including the great navigator Vasco da Gama and the banker Bartholomew Marchioni, as they strive to overcome the perils of the unknown and the machinations of rivals determined to protect their monopolies.The story masterfully blends historical fact with compelling fiction, illustrating the immense courage required to navigate the treacherous waters around the tip of Africa, known ominously as the "Devil's Cave." Through its vivid portrayal of the maritime traditions, scientific advancements, and geopolitical tensions of the era, the work offers a rich window into the dawn of global trade. Agnes Danforth Hewes provides a stirring exploration of human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of discovery that changed the map of the world forever. This Newbery Honor-winning tale remains a timeless tribute to the spirit of adventure and the enduring lure of the sea.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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. 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 1930. 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: - 360, 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. 360 360.…