June Porter (41 results)

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

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

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. A VG or better folded 16-page pressbook with no cuts or missing pages. Size: 14" x 18". Book.

Condition: Good. Has some wear and creases. Has a remainder mark. hardcover Used - Good 2025.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. 'Can a duck swim?' Young June Porter's reply was immediate when Lady Rutherford, wife of the Governor of Bihar, invited her to India to become her lady-in-waiting. This was in 1944, when June was twenty-five and the world was at war. Already, in Australia, she had met and married the dashing Tom Porter, who was then posted for special duties in India working for the Governor of Bengal.Sailing serenely on a cargo ship through submarine-infested waters, June Porter arrived at last, entering the privileged and opulent society of the British Raj. This was a world of elephant rides, tiger shoots and luxurious dinner parties, a kind of life now lost to the realms of history.Can a Duck Swim?, as Lady Porter writes, is an Alice in Wonderland tale, the true story of a girl from the suburbs of Perth transported 'to a mystical, exotic country to live in palaces with people who were making history, and to a life about which one only read or dreamt'. Can a Duck Swim?, as Lady Porter writes, is an Alice in Wonderland tale, the true story of a girl from the suburbs of Perth transported 'to a mystical, exotic country to live in palaces with people who were making history, and to a life about which one only read or dreamt'. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardback. Condition: New.

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

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Newspaper. 28p., folded tabloid newspaper, illustrations, ads, services, resources, community news, event calendar, mild toning otherwise very good on newsprint.

Condition: New.

xii+185pp. 8vo. Original boards. Decorated endpapers. Black and white illustrations. A fine copy. . First edition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Huge 1944 hardcover UC Berkeley yearbook in good+ condition: slight soiling on the front panel, foxing spots along the edges of the spine, small dark spot on spine, pages excellent and unmarked with owner's bookplate on the front endpaper. 320 pages. [4.1 lbs]. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Very good condition, octavo, tan cloth, titles in blue across front and spine, in good+ dust wrapper (minor chips and losses in protective cover, 1139 pages. This is a heavier than average book (.95 kg net weight) and may attract additional charges for shipment ouside the UK. [QH] [QP].…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This book is a compilation of poems written about the real-life experiences of children in various stages of their development. The poems are story-type scenarios that describe how children can use prayer in their development. Many children struggle with understanding how prayer can help them. For children who have trouble expressing themselves, or need a positive alternative for responding in difficult situations and for those who appreciate the blessings of life, these poems are examples of how to communicate and connect with God through prayer. Through these poems, readers can experience the voices of children and the power of prayer. This is a book that can be enjoyed as a message of encouragement, thoughtful stories, and conversation topics for children and families ages 5 and up.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. 'Can a duck swim?' Young June Porter's reply was immediate when Lady Rutherford, wife of the Governor of Bihar, invited her to India to become her lady-in-waiting. This was in 1944, when June was twenty-five and the world was at war. Already, in Australia, she had met and married the dashing Tom Porter, who was then posted for special duties in India working for the Governor of Bengal.Sailing serenely on a cargo ship through submarine-infested waters, June Porter arrived at last, entering the privileged and opulent society of the British Raj. This was a world of elephant rides, tiger shoots and luxurious dinner parties, a kind of life now lost to the realms of history.Can a Duck Swim?, as Lady Porter writes, is an Alice in Wonderland tale, the true story of a girl from the suburbs of Perth transported 'to a mystical, exotic country to live in palaces with people who were making history, and to a life about which one only read or dreamt'. Can a Duck Swim?, as Lady Porter writes, is an Alice in Wonderland tale, the true story of a girl from the suburbs of Perth transported 'to a mystical, exotic country to live in palaces with people who were making history, and to a life about which one only read or dreamt'. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. 'Can a duck swim?' Young June Porter's reply was immediate when Lady Rutherford, wife of the Governor of Bihar, invited her to India to become her lady-in-waiting. This was in 1944, when June was twenty-five and the world was at war. Already, in Australia, she had met and married the dashing Tom Porter, who was then posted for special duties in India working for the Governor of Bengal.Sailing serenely on a cargo ship through submarine-infested waters, June Porter arrived at last, entering the privileged and opulent society of the British Raj. This was a world of elephant rides, tiger shoots and luxurious dinner parties, a kind of life now lost to the realms of history.Can a Duck Swim?, as Lady Porter writes, is an Alice in Wonderland tale, the true story of a girl from the suburbs of Perth transported 'to a mystical, exotic country to live in palaces with people who were making history, and to a life about which one only read or dreamt'. Can a Duck Swim?, as Lady Porter writes, is an Alice in Wonderland tale, the true story of a girl from the suburbs of Perth transported 'to a mystical, exotic country to live in palaces with people who were making history, and to a life about which one only read or dreamt'. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This book is a compilation of poems written about the real-life experiences of children in various stages of their development. The poems are story-type scenarios that describe how children can use prayer in their development. Many children struggle with understanding how prayer can help them. For children who have trouble expressing themselves, or need a positive alternative for responding in difficult situations and for those who appreciate the blessings of life, these poems are examples of how to communicate and connect with God through prayer. Through these poems, readers can experience the voices of children and the power of prayer. This is a book that can be enjoyed as a message of encouragement, thoughtful stories, and conversation topics for children and families ages 5 and up.…

Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. Condition: Very Good. 187pp incl index and numerous b&w photos, maps etc. Reprint in same year as first publication. 24cm X 16cm. Attractive embossed maroon cloth-covered boards with gold lettering to the spine and front cover panel. Maroon silk page marker. Decorative end-papers. Jacket has only v/light edge-wear (no chips or tears).…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Apparently uncommon and out of print collection of poetry, fiction, and drama by African American Women, curated and with an introduction by Amiri Baraka and Amina Baraka. A dense collection, over 400 pages, containing a wonderful overview of a powerful and fertile period in black female voices in literature. Excellent copy overall. Binding solid, sturdy, tight, square. Interior is minorly age toned but quite clean and crisp, free of marks or damage. Pictorial wraps nice and clean, with some rubbing about the edges and a couple of scuff on the back cover, but generally clean and sharp, now in mylar. Contributors are: Janus Adams, Fayola Kamaria Ama, Johari M. Amini, Maya Angelou, Toni Cade Bambara, Amina Baraka, Brenda Connor-Bey, Gwendolyn Brooks, Lucille Clifton, Jayne Cortez, Alexis De Veaux, Y.W. Easton, Mari Evans, Lois Elaine Griffith, Nikki Grimes, Vértàmàè Smart-Gròsvènòr, Safiya Henderson, Akua Lezli Hope, Mariah Britton Howard, Lateifa-Ramona Lahleet Hyman, Adrienne Ingrum, Rashidah Ismaili, Mae Jackson, Gayl Jones, Anasa Jordan, June Jordan, Abbey Lincoln (Aminata Moseka), Audre Lorde, Esther Louise, Paule Marshall, Malkia M'buzi, Rosemari Mealy, Louise Meriwether, Toni Morrison, Margaret Porter, Aishah Rahman, Faith Ringgold, Carolyn M. Rodgers, Sandra Rogers, Sonia Sanchez, Judy Dothard Simmons, Toni Morrison, Eleanor W. Traylor, Alice Walker, Margaret Walker, Michele Wallace, Regina Williams, Sherley Anne Williams, Geraldine L. Wilson, Nzadi Zimele-Keita (Michelle McMichael).…