Tale Plain Man by Stone William (32 results)

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.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. 319 Pages; 41 Chapters. 5 Full Page Illustrations Including Frontispiece, -Photo Of William A Stone. Pages Have String Binding; Page Edges Cut Roughly And Slightly Darkened. Moderate Page Wear; No Markings Except Signature Of Previous Owner In Front End Page; Inner Spine Crease Weakened And Split But Pages Intact. Maroon Hard Covers With Gild Lettering On Front And Spine. Corners Bumped Wear On Edges, Spine Ends And Corners. Some Discoloration Spots On Back And Lower Spine; Some Rubbing And Darkened Areas. Chapter Headings Include; Childhood; My Sister's Marriage; Stone Soup; Our Home Life; Superstitions; Mass Meetings; The Underground Railroad; Graveyard Ghosts; Midnight; Boyhood; Spiritualism; Camp Meeting; Baptism By Immersion; Called Preachers; Father Mcgovern; Johnny Smoker; Local Politics; The Civil War; Girls; I Become A Soldier; In Camp; Lincoln's Assassination; Admitted To The Bar And Married;Ku Klux Outrages; United States Attorney; Candidate For Congress; Governor Of Pennsylvania; Return To Practice; Remarks At Presentation Of The Portrait Of Justice John P Elkin To Supreme Courtn March 20, 1916, Etc. Very Rare Vintage Autobiography.…

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: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd. maroon c w/gilt lettering; 319 clean, unmarked pages; top edge gilt; in mylar protective wraps; The autobiography of the former Pennsylvania governor and congressman, Interesting anecdotes of rural life in the 1840s and '50s, his experiences in the Civil War, politics, Congress and eventually as governor. . With a brief chapter on the Ku Klux Klan. Frontis (illustrator).…

Cloth. Condition: G+. No Jacket. 194 pp, the half-title page has "Compliments of the Author" printed on it, above this line is written PRESENTED TO JOHN R. JOHNSTON WITH THE and written below WILLIAM A. STONE PHILADELPHIA PA AUGUST 1st 1917, the book and contents are solid and tight, the pages are clean and lightly browned, the front inside hinge has a 1" crack and is tight, the covers are tight and have light wear, the spine is darkened, the cover corners are bumped, this is a solid and usable book. Author Dated Inscription.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Second Edition. 319pp.; HB dk.red w/gilt; some rub w/some sun on spine&edges; tp.trimmed in gilt; deckle edges; PONft.pastedwn.; slightly loose hinge w/clean,tight pgs. Autobio.of Governor of Pennsylvania. some illus.

Hardcover. First Edition. Maroon cloth. 194pp. Name and address stamped small on the half-title page, else a clean, tight, VG+ copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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 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.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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In this detailed memoir, the author vividly recalls his rough-and-tumble childhood on a farm in mid-19th century Pennsylvania. In his youth, the author encountered both the amusing and the eerie, from neighborhood pranks and boyhood mischief to interactions with purported mediums and wandering religious figures. As he matured, the author's observations and insights into the beliefs and practices of his community revealed the poignant human drama playing out amid the routines and traditions of country life. These recollections provide a historical snapshot of a bygone era and offer a deeply personal glimpse into the evolution of a young boy's worldview, preserving the richness and simplicity of a life lived close to the soil and the rhythms 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.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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 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.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.…

PF. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 6-7 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Privately printed. The autobiography of the former Pennsylvania governor and congressman, Interesting anecdotes of rural life in the 1840s and '50s, his experiences in the Civil War, (service with the 187th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment), politics, Congress and eventually as governor. With a brief chapter on the Ku Klux Klan. Not a common item. Very good copy of the first edition, signed by the author. A little wear to the spine's tabs. 194 pages. Signed by Author(s). …

STONE, William A. The Tale of the Plain Man. [n.p.], 1917. 1st ed. 194pp. Orig. cloth. Near fine. Presentation copy from the author. An interesting memoir of man's life in 19th century America. Recounts political events such as Lincoln's assassination and the Klu Klux Klan's outrages. .

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

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: 210. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1917 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: 210.…

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: 346. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1918 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: 346.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 198 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.45 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1913 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: 324 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: 324.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1917 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: 208 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: 208 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1918 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: 337 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: 337 Language: English.…

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 1917. 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: : - 208, 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. 208 208.…

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 1918. 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: - 337, 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. 337 337.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 319 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1918. of the 1918 autobiography by William Alexis Stone, a plain-spoken personal account by the American author and political figure. This modern reproduction preserves the original English text in a clean, readable format for researchers, collectors, and readers interested in autobiography and early 20th-century American life. Images are non-contractual. of the 1918 autobiography by William Alexis Stone, offering the original English text in a clear modern reproduction for researchers, collectors, and readers interested in autobiography and early 20th-century American life. Images are non-contractual. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

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 1917. 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: - 210, 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. 210 210.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - ''A Tale of a Plain Man'' is a novel written by William Alexis Stone. The story revolves around the life of a simple man named John, who lives in a small town in the United States. John is a hardworking man who is content with his simple life, but he is also haunted by the memories of his past. The novel follows John's journey as he tries to come to terms with his past and find a way to move forward.The story is set in the early 20th century and explores themes such as love, loss, and redemption. John's life takes a dramatic turn when he meets a young woman named Mary, who he falls in love with. However, their love is tested when John's past catches up with him, and he is forced to confront the mistakes he has made.As John navigates through the challenges of his life, he learns valuable lessons about forgiveness, acceptance, and the power of love. The novel is beautifully written and offers a poignant reflection on the human experience. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys thought-provoking literature that explores the complexities of the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.…