Ernest Cornish (7 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Cover shows minor wear, rubbing, soiling, and tanning. Prelims shaken, minor holing to the prelims. Pages are lightly tanned and clean.

Full Buckram. Condition: Good. Original full tan buckram cloth hardcover. Worn and frayed. No previous owner's names, not exlibrary. Overall a GOOD book. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This comprehensive book takes you on a journey through the evolution of birds, exploring the diverse and remarkable avian family. From the flightless ostrich, the largest living bird, to the tiniest hummingbirds, the book delves into the extraordinary adaptations and behaviors that define each group. The author examines the historical significance of these creatures, discussing their ancient origins and their relationships with other animals. The text explores the intricate social behaviors, communication methods, and reproductive strategies of birds, shedding light on their complex lives and interactions. Furthermore, the book highlights the environmental challenges facing birds today and emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts to protect these magnificent creatures for future generations. 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.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). First edition. The very smart first edition of this vanishingly scarce adventure novel set in Scilly, by Ernest Cornish. A vanishingly scarce novel set across a voyage around the Isles of Scilly.With only four records of copies held institutionally.In the original cloth binding, which is charmingly decorated with a telegraph send from "Tom, King of Scilly" to Edward, King of England, stating "You look after your island, I will look after mine".A wealthy business man named Bazin is recommended to go on a sea voyage to Scilly to heal his nerves, and ends up infiltrating a palace, home to the King, Princess and Prince of Scilly.With a fifty-two page catalogue of publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the original decorative cloth binding. Externally, very smart, with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Darkening to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with offsetting to the endpapers. Very Good. book.

Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. 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.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The Standard Library Of Natural History | Embracing Living Animals Of The World And Living Races Of Mankind V5: Africa, Europe, America (1907) | Charles J. Cornish (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2007 | Kessinger Publishing, LLC | EAN 9780548775158 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Standard Library of Natural History is a comprehensive book that covers a wide range of living animals from around the world, as well as the living races of mankind. This particular volume, Volume 5, focuses on Africa, Europe, and America. The book was written by Charles J. Cornish and was first published in 1907. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural world, as it provides detailed information on various species of animals and their habitats, as well as the different races of people who inhabit these regions. The book is organized in a clear and concise manner, making it easy to navigate and understand. It is an essential addition to any library or collection of natural history books.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.