Biden Christopher (37 results)

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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the tumultuous world of 19th-century maritime Britain, exposing a stark contrast between the ideals of subordination and the harsh realities of insubordination aboard merchant ships. The author, a seasoned mariner, presents a scathing critique of the prevailing disciplinary practices of the time, arguing that the absence of a codified system of maritime law has led to widespread chaos and injustice. Through vivid firsthand accounts and legal case studies, the book unveils the struggles of commanders and officers grappling with mutiny, desertion, and rampant misconduct among crew members. The author contends that the lack of clear legal authority and recourse to summary punishments, such as flogging, has eroded discipline and jeopardized the safety of both lives and property at sea. The book's exploration of maritime governance extends beyond mere anecdotes, delving into the complex interplay between societal norms, economic pressures, and evolving notions of justice. The author's impassioned pleas for reform resonate with a sense of urgency, as he warns of the dire consequences of unchecked insubordination for Britain's commercial prosperity and naval supremacy. Ultimately, this book serves as a compelling testament to the critical need for a comprehensive and equitable maritime legal framework, one that safeguards the rights of seafarers while upholding the essential principles of order and control upon which the very foundations of a maritime nation rest. 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.…

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.…

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will 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.…

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 404 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 408.

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: 412. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1830 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: 412.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 412.

First and sole contemporary edition. Biden uses numerous accounts of insubordination and mutiny to illustrate the need for a legal framework for responding to such events, arguing that HEIC captains often acted in wanton and excessively punitive ways. Christopher Biden (c. 1789-1858) was an East India Company sea captain. Between 1807 and 1818, he completed seven voyages to India on the Royal George. In 1821 he became captain of the Princess Charlotte of Wales and completed four more return journeys between England and Kolkata. Biden retired in 1830 to publish this volume, using his significant experience of leading men at sea as well as accounts by other captains. "The result is a kaleidoscope of dismal tales of drunkenness, insubordination, insolence, theft, murder and what we would now call mental health issues against a background of storms, dangerous reefs, men falling overboard, hostile ships, navigational errors and shipwrecks" (Willasey-Wilsey). He argues that if officers respected their men they would not abuse that freedom, as long as one knows, "as I trust I always did, where to draw the line, where to stop" (p. 170). He also advises against the use of flogging except in the most serious of situations, when all other options have been exhausted. Not in NMM. Tim Willasey-Wilsey, "Joe Biden and footsteps on the beach at Chennai", Gateway House, 2020. Octavo (213 x 130 mm). Contemporary green half calf, twin red spine labels, raised bands tooled in gilt, compartments with swirling foliate tooling in blind, marbled boards with border dog-tooth rolled in blind, marbled endpapers, edges sprinkled red. Contemporary manuscript annotation on p. 257 correcting footnote. Spine and joints repaired, boards a little rubbed, some dust-soiling internally, mostly to margins: a very good copy.…