French Sheldon May (23 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Sultan to Sultan - Adventures of a woman among the Masai and other Tribes of East Africa. Book.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Library stamps and markings. Beveled edge. Publisher's red cloth. Hinges cracked. Text block loose. Frontispiece detached but included. Shelf wear/bumped corners. Book plate to verso. 435 pages, 24 cm.

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 436pp, illustrated HB, Red cloth with gilt lettering,clean HB. Previous owners prize plate from the RSPCA dated 1902 Very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Coll - U7 - Good. Very Good limited edition hardcover, SIGNED with publisher's certificate page tipped in, stamped #1370, handwritten Publisher and Business Manager added in fountain pen. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering to cover; some fading to gilt on spine. Front hinge paper breaking.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 492 2:B&W 6 x 9 in or 229 x 152 mm Perfect Bound on Creme w/Gloss Lam.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 492.

First Edition. [Literature] INSCRIBED FIRST ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITION. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.[4] xxiv; 422 [6]. INSCRIBED by the translator in black ink to title page, 'To Henry Irving Esq. | with compliments of | M. French Sheldon | March 26th 1886.' Small vignette to title page. Publisher's blue cloth, gilt titles to upper and spine. Bevelled edges. Floral endpapers, edges untrimmed. Gentle spotting and toning throughout, otherwise internally clean. Moderate to heavy toning and wear to cloth. Good. The first English translation of Flaubert's famous novel set during the Mercenary War (241-237 BC). Signed.

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First Edition. [Literature] INSCRIBED FIRST ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITION. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.[4] xxiv; 422 [6]. INSCRIBED by the translator in black ink to title page, 'Marquise Salisbury | Compliments of | M. French Sheldon | March 26th 1886.' Small vignette to title page. Publisher's blue cloth, gilt titles to upper and spine. Bevelled edges. Floral endpapers, edges untrimmed. Purple stamp of Hatfield House Library to title page. Toning to endpapers and edges. Soiling and bubbling to cloth in places. Rubbing and wear to joints and extremities. Good. The first English translation of Flaubert's famous novel set during the Mercenary War (241-237 BC). Ex Libris Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury (1830-1903), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1885; 1886-1892, and 1895-1902. Signed.

First edition; large 8vo (24 x 18.5 cm); frontispiece, map, 26 full-page illustrations, a little marginal creasing; later half calf, marbled boards, spine in six gilt compartments with gilt red morocco lettering piece, a very good copy; [viii], 435 pp. May French Sheldon (1848-1936), an energetic American, writes of the pioneering safari she led in 1891 from Mombasa to the Masai lands beyond Mount Kilimanjaro and back. 'Full of adventures and enormously (if unconsciously) entertaining.' (Robinson). The edition was published simultaneously in Boston and London (the Saxon Press). The illustrations are interesting showing a variety of domestic objects, costume, jewellery, etc. Robinson p 27.

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First edition, inscribed by the author on the verso of the limitation page, "Yours Faithfully M. French-Sheldon Bébé Bwana", stamped number 1,293 (of an unspecified number of copies printed) on the recto with the printed signature of H. H. Boyce, Business Manager of Arena Publishing Company, beneath. This is an ethnography of a safari led by American author and explorer May French-Sheldon (1847-1936) in 1891 from Mombasa to the Masai lands, which included an expedition around the base of Mount Kilimanjaro and the circumnavigation of the previously unexplored crater lake named Chala. For the latter she became the first woman to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in 1892. "French-Sheldon's speaking engagements following her return from her expedition in the summer of 1891 produced effusive reviews in the popular press, demonstrating the fiery impact she had on popular audiences. Reviewers credited her with being 'a woman of rare ability' (Journal, Boston) and 'a woman of singular force of character' (Express, Buffalo). However singular she seemed in her manner and delivery, reviewers' comments indicate growing audience awareness of and appreciation for women travelers' accomplishments when they proclaimed her 'the most celebrated woman traveler in the world' (Washington Star). Although few female travelers would achieve the popular renown that French-Sheldon did in the 1890s, in fact, she was one of perhaps several hundred British or American 'adventuresses' during the 19th century who traveled outside of Europe or North America with aspirations of engaging in geographical or ethnographic exploration" (Boisseau, p. 22). Robinson, p. 27 ("one of the most colourful characters in the history of African exploration"); see Manchester University Press edition of Sultan to Sultan introduced by Tracey Jean Boisseau, 1999. Large octavo. Photographic frontispiece with tissue guard, 26 full-page black-and-white plates, many photographic and line-drawn illustrations to the text. Original red cloth over bevelled boards, spine and front cover lettered in gilt, floral patterned endpapers. Spine slightly faded, ends bumped, a little marking to covers, internally clean, a very good copy.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnIn the last half of the nineteenth century, Africa was still the dark continent, with large areas of its territory unmapped. Tribes in many regions had not been subdued, and from their initial contacts with Arab slavers and Wes.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In the last half of the nineteenth century, Africa was still the 'dark continent,' with large areas of its territory unmapped. Tribes in many regions had not been subdued, and from their initial contacts with Arab slavers and Western explorers, they were often hostile to foreigners. Diseases against which outsiders had no immunities had been named but not cured. Roads and even trails were almost nonexistent. But these very obstacles made Africa an irresistible challenge to adventurers. Most, of course, were men, but one of the more remarkable, unconventional, and brave of these explorers was a middle-aged American woman by the name of May French Sheldon, who in 1891 planned and led an expedition to East Africa. For her it was not enough just to follow the trail of the male explorers. Her aim was to prove that women could do whatever men could do.May contributed learned papers on little-known topics such as the navigation of Lake Chala, and she made some of the first ethnographic studies of African women and children. It is the latter work which today stands out as a major accomplishment. Along with her contemporary Mary Kingsley, Sheldon was among the first white people to describe Africans and African culture sympathetically.

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 1892. 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: - 508, 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. 508 508.