Captain Bellew (5 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: Memoirs of a Griffin: Or a Cadet's First Year in India is a humorous and insightful account of an English cadet's experiences during his first year in India with the British Indian Army. Written by an anonymous author, it provides a candid and often satirical portrayal of the challenges and adventures faced by a young officer in a foreign land. The book captures the cultural shocks, military life, and interactions with both British and Indian soldiers, along with the social dynamics of colonial India. It remains a classic depiction of the early experiences of British officers in the 19th century. About The Author: Captain Francis John Bellew (17991868) was a British Army officer who served in the Bengal Army and is best known for his memoir Memoirs of a Griffin, or, A Cadet's First Year in India (1845). Born the second son of a barrister, Bellew joined the army in 1818 and served in India, where he experienced the challenges and intricacies of military life as a young cadet. He retired from the army with the rank of captain in 1832. His memoirs provide a humorous and insightful account of his early experiences in colonial India, becoming a classic of military literature. The Title 'Memoirs of A Griffin; Or A Cadet's First Year In India written/authored/edited by Captain Bellew', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789375485087 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 418 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Agriculture. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 418.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: Memoirs of a Griffin: Or a Cadet's First Year in India is a humorous and insightful account of an English cadet's experiences during his first year in India with the British Indian Army. Written by an anonymous author, it provides a candid and often satirical portrayal of the challenges and adventures faced by a young officer in a foreign land. The book captures the cultural shocks, military life, and interactions with both British and Indian soldiers, along with the social dynamics of colonial India. It remains a classic depiction of the early experiences of British officers in the 19th century. About The Author: Captain Francis John Bellew (17991868) was a British Army officer who served in the Bengal Army and is best known for his memoir Memoirs of a Griffin, or, A Cadet's First Year in India (1845). Born the second son of a barrister, Bellew joined the army in 1818 and served in India, where he experienced the challenges and intricacies of military life as a young cadet. He retired from the army with the rank of captain in 1832. His memoirs provide a humorous and insightful account of his early experiences in colonial India, becoming a classic of military literature. The Title 'Memoirs of A Griffin; Or A Cadet's First Year In India written/authored/edited by Captain Bellew', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789375486831 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 418 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Agriculture. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 418.

Imitation Leather. Condition: Good. A New Edition, 1880. ( the first edition published in 1843 ). Lively, detailed and adventurous account. Includes hunting, Bengal Tigers & Alligators. Well illustrated with 10 Full Page B&W Plates. Not all page numbers for illustrations are correct, the Plate for 336 is actually the Frontispiece illus. "Griffin Marching to Join", protected by tissue guard. Maroon cloth cover with imitation Morroco leather texture. Blind stamped double Line border on front & back. Gilt Lettering with a little decoration on spine. Yellow endpapers. 373 pages, 590g, 7 3/4" Tall. From the Library of Field-Marshal Sir William Birdwood, his label is on the Endpaper. Initials A.M.K. written above. Pencile mnote or rear endpaper. No other inscriptions. A little patchy loss of colour to cover. Some insect damage in bottom right corner which has made a hole in the ffep, half-title, frontis, title & Dedicatory pages ( not touching the text or the drawing on the frontis ). Also on ther preface which removes about 6 letters. Some pages still uncut at the top, so the book is probably at least partly unread. 1 page has a closed tear across it and 2 have a piece torn from upper margin. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" Tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. 2 vols. 8vo. Pp ix, 280; 278. 10 litho plates - all as called for. Original cloth, marked and worn. Names cut from ffep's. Some gatherings pulled. From the library of Tarradale House with its bookplate and withdrawn stamp to front pastedown endpapers.

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 1880. 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: : - 456, 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. 456 456.