John S Sleeper (21 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.

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.

Condition: GOOD. Reprint. According to the preface, this is "a plain and faithful account of the cruises, rambles and adventures of the writer during 8 years of his early life ".1809 to 1817. Illustrated with steel engravings. 452 pp. Good condition overall in dark green stamped cloth with gilt panel on spine. Severe toning to the pages, rear hinge broken, previous owner's name dated 1893.

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

Condition: FAIR. Early printing (copyright 1860) According to the preface, this is "a plain and faithful account of the cruises, rambles and adventures of the writer during 8 years of his early life ".1809 to 1817. Illustrated with steel engravings. 452 pp. Very worn condition - the corners and the lower edges of the boards have the cardboard exposed, the lettering on the spine is faded, and the cloth is beginning to tear, with some loss of cloth (about 1/2" at the bottom). The interior has both dampstaining and foxing. However, despite all its flaws, it has a lot of vintage appeal, and can still be read with care.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover. Dark red cloth over boards with black stamping on the front cover and black and gold stamping on the spine. Title page dated 1890. 452 pages. Very good condition. Mild shelf wear at the top and bottom of the spine, and normal shelf wear. Front edge bears a water stain. Book sits tight and square. Front endpapers are lightly water stained at the bottom corners. Text block square and tight. Pages faded from age. Title page does not have author's name printed on it, but previous owner has written in Sleeper's name. On the back endpaper, a previous reader has created their own handwritten index. Please email us with questions or to request photos.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Spine and boards lightly rubbed, page ridges and front endpapers lightly soiled. 1886 Hard Cover. 452 pp. Includes black-and-white frontispiece and illustrations. A plain and faithful account of the cruises, rambles and adventures of the writer during 8 years of his early life. [SLEEPER, JOHN SHERBURNE], ?HAWSER MARTINGALE? (1794-1878). An author and journalist from New England, John Sherburne Sleeper first went to sea in 1809 as a cabin boy and assumed his first command in 1821. By 1825 he was captain of an East Indiaman, and he spent much of his career in merchant service out of Boston. After retiring from the sea in 1830, he began working in the printing industry, publishing and editing several newspapers in Lowell and Boston. Using the pseudonym ?Hawser Martingale,? Sleeper published several books that fictionalized his adventures at sea. His early stories, serialized in the newspapers he edited, focused on the deadly combination of drunkenness and mutiny at sea; given the opportunity, Sleeper rarely failed to preach moral reform and temperance. When he avoided moralizing, Sleeper?s humor could illustrate the vitality and comedic aspects of life at sea.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 4p, folded twice. A mid-19th century newspaper in good condition for its age. Edges lightly worn, central fold splitting, and paper foxed. Small hole torn in the "u" in "Journal" at the top of the front page. Otherwise unmarked and complete. Boston newspaper from 1849 with articles on the efforts to locate Sir John Franklin's lost expedition to the Arctic; an amusing anecdote of a runaway bridegroom at a local church; a steamship explosion in New Orleans; and lots of interesting old advertisements.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a compilation of the author's annual addresses given between 1851 and 1858 as the mayor of Roxbury. It discusses the city's issues and progress, including: educational reform, infrastructure improvements, taxation, healthcare, policing, economic development, and immigration. These speeches give valuable insights into the politics, economy, and social conditions of Roxbury, Massachusetts during the mid-19th century. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a historical glimpse into Roxbury, Massachusetts, for the year 1857. The author discusses the city's politics and governance, along with structuring of its various departments and institutions. Among the topics discussed are the structures of the city's schools, public library system, and fire department. The author also covers the ongoing legal battles with private entities and other governing bodies over land use and ownership. This book provides a rich historical narrative of Roxbury, Massachusetts, in the mid-1800s, exploring political dynamics, civic infrastructure, and notable events that shaped the city's development. 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.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1841 edition. 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. 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 and contains approximately 48 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1872 edition. 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. 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 and contains approximately 24 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 452 pp. Hardcover, bound in dark green pebbled cloth. One corner damp-stained; marginal tear last few leaves.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 44 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.09 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 472 pages. 8.75x5.75x1.07 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 472 pages. 8.75x5.75x1.07 inches. This item is printed on demand.