Buck Whaley (18 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. 'I was born with strong passions', began 'Buck's Memoirs' 'a lively imaginative disposition and a spirit that could brook no restraint. I possessed a restlessness and activity of mind that directed me to the most extravagant pursuits; and the ardour of my disposition never abated until satiety had weakened the power of my enjoyment'. From here on, the 'Memoirs' entertain and take the reader on an amazing journey, from which they return with a heart-felt regard for the fun-loving 'Buck'.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good to Very Good. 359 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. Owner's name and blind stamp on front end paper. Light bump to top right corner front cover / pages. PLEASE NOTE: This copy is a reprint edition of the exact text of the 1906 publication as the book appeared at that time.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Has some light general reading/shelfwear - otherwise this is a clean, tight copy. Quick dispatch from the UK. Book.

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: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9781331545637.

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

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

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Buck Whaley s Memoirs: Including His Journey to Jerusalem Written by Himself in 1797 and Now First Published From the Recently Recovered ManuscriptAfter investigation of the contents - in which I was material.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This captivating memoir is a first-hand account of Thomas Whaley, a young Irish nobleman who embarked on an extraordinary journey to Jerusalem in 1788. A notorious figure in the high society of 18th-century Dublin, Whaley's adventures provide a vivid insight into the excesses and eccentricities of the Irish aristocracy. A gambler, libertine, and renowned eccentric, Whaley's life was a whirlwind of extravagance and escapades. Yet, amidst the revelry, he harbored a deep curiosity that led him to undertake his daring pilgrimage. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, exploring themes of class, privilege, and the pursuit of adventure. Whaley's journey to Jerusalem was a remarkable feat, shedding light on the social and cultural landscape of the time. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. London: Alexander Moring, The De La More Press, 1906. First edition. xliv,[iv],359,[1]pp. Frontispiece portrait and nine plates. An unusually clean, and unused ex-library copy rebound in pale blue cloth with silver lettering and shelf-number to spine. Trace of removal of label from front free endpaper; square stamp to title verso (without show-through). No other library markings. Former private owner's bookplate to front pastedown. In all other respects a very good and remarkably smart-looking ex-library copy.(**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY** - Heavy/overweight item weighing 1.8 kg packed, therefore additional postage will be required for overseas orders. International customers, please ask for a prior shipping quote).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. London: Alexander Moring, The De La More Press, 1906. First edition. Large 8vo. xliv,[iv],359,[1]pp. Frontispiece portrait and nine plates. Tissue-guards foxed with offsetting to surrounding leaves & edges of plates. Top edge a little marked. Damage to a few letters of text at inner margin of one leaf of preface (see illustration). In other respects a very good copy, top edge gilt, others untrimmed, lately professionally rebound in dark green quarter-calf, contrasting label, gilt lettering, gilt- and blind-decoration. (**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY** - Heavy/overweight item weighing 2.2 kg packed, therefore additional postage will be required - please ask for a prior shipping quote).

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. 1st Edition. Tall 8vo. Pp xliv, 359.Plates. Original cloth, marked. Teg. A sound, tight copy.

Condition: Good. 1906. Hardcover. 359pp. Bound in blue cloth. Keywords: Revolutionary Ireland. First edition copy. . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condition: Good. 1906. Hardcover. 359pp. Bound in blue cloth. Keywords: Revolutionary Ireland. First edition copy. . . .

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 424 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.96 inches. This item is printed on demand.