Bache Alex (7 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book describes and analyzes various institutions for destitute children and other similar organizations in Great Britain, France, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Bavaria, and Weimar. Included in this broad survey are specific case studies of schools, orphanages, and charitable foundations, such as the Liverpool Blue-Coat School, Heriot's Hospital, George Watson's Hospital, the Madras College at St. Andrews, institutions in Hamburg and Altona, military orphanages in Prussia and Potsdam, the Orphan-house of Frankfort on Maine, and many others. Educational reformer A. D. Bache traveled throughout Europe between 1836 and 1838, observing schools and institutions and collecting data in order to design the Girard College for Orphans in Philadelphia. His extended tour of examination was initiated at the direction of the college's trustees, upon whose instructions he sought information on the best and most useful means of educating orphans. Published in 1839, this book presents Bache's findings and comprehensive report, a trove of knowledge that encapsulates the history, organization, curriculum, and operations of a wide range of European schools and educational institutions. 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.

Original Cloth. Condition: VG-. No Jacket. First Edition. Book has wear to the hear of the spine, overal modest cover wear, minor foxing. Book.

Condition: Fair. Philadelphia: Printed by Lydia R. Bailey, 1839. 8vo Hardcover. 666pp. Tables. Reading Copy. Boards and endpapers detached, but present. Lacking backstrip. With typical period foxing throughout. (history, education, europe) Inquire if you need further information.

orig.wrappers Minor rubbing, a large rubberstamp to half-title, VG. Textual charts & tables 25x17cm, 286 pp A festschrift containing 16 papers. Includes: C. Bache "Another Look at the Order of Premodifying Adjectives in English"; J.M. Dienhart "A Linguistic Analysis of Archibald MacLeish's 'Ars Poetica' "; P. Durst- Andersen "The English Progressive"; D. Faber & F. Sorensen "Remarks on 'if', 'when', & 'where' "; P. Harder "Futurity in English: A Case for Messy Structure"; M. Herslund "Predication & the Nominal Clause"; B. L. Jensen " On the Use of Mood & Modal Verbs in Italian & Danish"; P.A. Jensen "On the Semantics of Agentive 'af' in Danish"; S. Johansson & B. Loken "Some Norwegian Discourse Particles & the English Correspondences"; A. Klinge " Modality & Morphology: The Case of '-able' "; F. Larsen "The Danish & English Sound Systems: Complications of a Contrastive Analysis"; H.F. Nielsen "The Appeal of Otto Jespersen's 'Growth & Structure of the English Language' "; B: Preisler "Tendencies in the Syntax of the Verb in American & British English"; T. Thrane "Understanding Semantics"; T. Verstergaard " 'Free Adjuncts' in English"; C. Vikner & S. Vikner "The Aspectual Complexity of the Simple Past in English: A Comparison with French & Danish". Minor rubbing, a large rubberstamp to half-title, VG.

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1839. 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:- 694, 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. 694 694.