Capt Chesney (4 results)

Condition: Very good. Chicago, Illinois: The J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies, (1995)., (1995). Very good. - Quarto, 11 inches high by 8-1/2 inches wide. Softcover, bound in stapled white wraps illustrated in black & white. The covers are slightly creased. 32 pages, including the covers, with black & white illustrations. Very good. The contents include "Charles Moore, New Mexico UFOs, and the Air Force" by Kevin D. Randle, "The final(?) Air Force report on Roswell" by Mark Rodeghier and Mark Chesney, "How the Air Force investigated UFOs" by Capt. Joseph A. Cybulski, "Close encounters over St. Petersburg, March 14, 1995", etc.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good binding. First Edition. 8vo.; in the publisher's red cloth binding; xii, 230 pages; with frontispiece map "General Sketch of the Scene of McClellan's and Pope's Operations in 1862' and with an additional folded map;~there are no prior ownership marks in the book. ~~The author, Charles Chesney, was an officer of the Royal Engineers and a Professor of Military History at Sandhurst and at the Imperial Staff College. Very Good binding.

First edition. Folding map & folding diagram. Folio. Modern buff wrappers (instead of original green wrappers), professional paper repairs to first leaf, otherwise good. Ink ownership inscription to recto of first leaf. [vi], 68pp. [London], printed by George Taylor, An important work on the British exploration of the Ottoman Middle East, arguing for the Euphrates as a new trade route between Britain and India. Privately printed on the advice of Sir Robert Gordon and Sir Stratford Canning, it was distributed to persons of influence and helped win Chesney the command of the official survey, undertaken from 1835 to 1837.   Chesney first became aware of the Euphrates as a potential trade route when he came across Thomas Love Peacock?s questionnaire, sent to British consuls in the region, comparing it to the Red Sea route. Standing ?four feet nine inches tall, frequently rejected in love, and anxious to rescue a stalling military career, [he] decided to answer the questions by an assiduous on-the-spot survey of both options, which might give him fame. In 1830, he examined the northern Red Sea; he then travelled through Syria to Baghdad, which he reached in January 1831.? (Parry, p.119).   Reports? draws on those surveys, providing a general outline of the river (focusing on the section from Hit to the Shatt al-Arab), a more detailed account of important features and obstacles, and comments on the principal towns and tribes. It also includes ten appendices, which cover, inter alia, the distances and time required for boats descending the river, the time required to cross the Syrian Desert and notes on the arming and equipment of the steamer. The final section is an additional memoir on Chesney?s second visit to the upper part of the Euphrates in March 1832.   Scarce. LibraryHub locates two copies, at the British Library and the Royal Society Library. OCLC adds eight more, at the London Library, Leiden University, Columbia, the Newberry Library, the New York Public Library, Pennsylvania State University, the Southern Methodist University and Yale.   Atabey, 233; Not in Wilson or Macro (who both list the account of the later expedition); Parry, J., Promised Lands: The British and the Ottoman Middle East, Princeton, 2022.  .

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 1863. 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: - 257, 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. 257 257.