Charles Wheler (14 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.

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This captivating collection of poems, penned in the mid-19th century, brims with an unrestrained appreciation for the marvels of nature, the profoundness of love, and the boundless fortitude of the human spirit. While the author's firm belief in the power of faith and the persistence of hope resonates throughout, this book also delves into the somber depths of loss, despair, and the vagaries of human nature. A celebration of the transcendentalist movement, this book places humanity within its proper place in the vastness of the natural world, and explores the full spectrum of human emotion. Ultimately, this book illuminates the transformative power of poetry, providing solace and inspiration through its poignant reflections on the human experience, nature's splendor, and the ephemeral nature of life. 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.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

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: New. Print on Demand pp. 64.

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Thomas Charles Wageman; T.L. Busby (engraver) (illustrator). First Edition. First edition. Hard cover, 8vo, in a later fine binding of full aniline died brown calf, the boards tooled in blind with a border consisting of rules, neoclassical pattern, small flowers and corner fleurons. The spine has five slightly raised bands, the compartments gilt with neoclassical motifs and the head and tail rolled with interlocking circles, title onlaid in red morocco label, date of publication tooled at the foot. Board edges, near corners, are tooled with a dot and band pattern. All edges of the text block are marbled. Inside, are matching glazed marbled end papers in green, red, blue and white, highlighted with decorated turn-ins tooled with interlocking fronds of fern or acanthus. Ownership signature to top right of title page, "G.H. Wheler." Handsome hand-colored engraved frontispiece portrait of Mustapha Ali from by the British artist Thomas Charles Wageman, engraved by T.L. Busby. [4], [frontis.],(i-iii), vi-xiii,(ix-x), [1]-308pp. blank, plus six unnumbered letters in facsimile, five of which are fold-out, [4]. Printed by Marchant, Imgram-Court, Fenchurch-Street. **CONDITION: Near Fine. Only a few spots and some surface scuffs affect the aniline dyed boards. No obvious signs of shelfwear and tips remain crisp. Gilt upon spine is bright with minimal wear to finish at head and foot. Joints and hinges in order. Minimal spots of fox to fly leaves. Slight offset to title page from the hand-colored frontispiece, as seen. Text is otherwise very clean and bright and no foxing observed. Facsimiles are in Fine condition. ** CONTENTS: COL. LEICESTER Fitzgerald Charles STANHOPE, (1784-1862) born in Dublin, later Lord Harrington, was a professional military man for most of his career who had previously served in South America, and later in India as deputy quartermaster-general, seeing action in the highly controversial British East India Company's storming of Talneir [Fort Talnar] during the Third Anglo-Maratha War of 1817-18 (DNB and RCT). This volume, however, highlights how Stanhope's professional managerial skills, and grasp of complex international diplomacy made him an an effective representative of the interests of the London Greek Committee's support for Greek independence in the 1820's. Based on the Colonel's correspondence, with many letters being addressed to the Committee's John Bowring (1792-1872), the work is most interesting in Stanhope's description of the the motives behind the various competing international interests, as the Russians and the Italian-occupying Austrians vie to fill the power vacuum pending the foreseen final defeat of the Ottoman despots who had ruled Greece for centuries. Motives of the English government also come in for criticism. Comments on Lord Byron's participation show differences of opinions. As a firsthand account of the democratic ideals which Stanhope and his contemporaries wished for the Greek people, this is also a revealing collection. He corresponds with Jeremy Bentham, who is drafting legislation and a constitution for the new proposed Greek republican monarchy; selections for the new monarch are discussed, with the Prince of Cobourg being deemed "as acceptable as any that could be settled." (p 28); there is discussion Stanhope's consultation with the various regional or national Philhellenic Committees on monetary support, armaments and training of the nascent Greek army; on the leadership qualities of Prince Mavrocordata and contemporaries. More idealistic concerns are for provision of education for the Greek youth, both in Greece and abroad. Provision of presses for the "The Greek Chronicle" and dissemination of letters by Lord Erskine and Lord Byron are planned. In the end, it would take three battles between 1822 and April 10, 1826 at Missolonghi to unseat the Ottomans and their allies from the Greek archipelago.** MUSTAPHA ALI, a ten year old survivor of skirmishes at Argos , is both the subject of the frontis. portrait, and a biographical entry. Capt. Humphries rescued the boy from destitution and later relinquished his care to the Author, Col. Stanhope, who adopted the boy and brought him to be raised in England.**Artist THOMAS CHARLES WAGEMAN (1787-1863), a prolific portraitist and draughtsman whose work is represented in Britain's National Portrait Gallery. He produced a number of illustrations of theater personalities of the early eighteenth century for publishers Sherwood, Jones, & Co. and his work also appeared in various magazines. Engraving by T.L. Busby. (Nat. Portrait Gallery) **PROVENANCE: GRANVILLE HASTINGS WHELER (1701-1770), with his signature to the title page. Perhaps best remembered as a clergyman and amateur scientist who, with his friend Stephen Gray, "conducted experiments with electricity," in imitation of the work of Benjamin Franklin, at his house, Otterden Place, near Charing, Kent. He was later elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1728, publishing his findings on the repulsive power of electricity in "The Philosophical Transactions" of 1729 (DNB). His father, SIR GEORGE WHELER (1650-1723) was yet another (earlier) Enlightenment-era a travel writer on Greece. The elder Wheler, canon of Durham Cathedral, traveled around Greece and the Levant in 1675 and 1676 with fellow travel writer the Frenchman James Spon. Wheler then published "A Journey into Greece" in 1682 (ESTC R9388). It has been said that their seventeenth century travelogues became an important introduction to still relatively unexplored destinations. Wheler's work was translated into French. **Note: the binding is consistent with that of our No. 9678, P. Gamba's " A Narrative of Lord Byron's Last Journey to Greece" (1825), also with Wheler's signature to the title page, but in better condition. Note: This book does not appear in James White's Sale Catalogue of the Rev. Granville Wheler Library of August 1771, and may perhaps have been missed out for some reason, or gone to another relative after Wheler's death. (AMJ). Book.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1851 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 66 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. 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. Pages: 66 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1853 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 252 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. 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. Pages: 252 Language: English.

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 1851. 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: - 66, 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. 66 66.

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 1853. 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:- 252, 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. 252 252.

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 1851. 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: - 62, 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. 62 62.