Lechmere William (5 results)

"My account of a journey in which I have seen much, both to amuse and improve" A small notebook bound in greyish blue paper covered boards, with a rough cloth spine strip from which most of the paper has been lost, and a paper title label to the front board, reading: "Holland, Netherlands. 1824.". The account covering roughly 91 pages, or 9700 words, plus 5 blanks. A previous owner has attributed the account to Lechmere, presumably on good authority, who is a chatty, gossipy young diarist, with a good eye for detail, particularly when it comes to the young ladies he meets, and writes in ink in a highly legible hand. The account begins in Rotterdam on the evening of August 16th 1824, having sailed from Battersea, and continues via The Hague, Leyden, Haarlam, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Antwerp, Brussels, Waterloo and Lille, then home to Dover via Calais on August 30th 1824. He is travelling alone though he makes friends along the way, mainly along the waterways of Holland via the traditional Trekschuits, interestingly also with mention of travelling by the recently introduced: "steamboat from Rotterdam to Antwerp", though little is made of this and the description of the former experiences are more detailed and celebrated ("it is superior to the Stage coach or Steam Boat"), aside from inevitable mention of the noxious: "smells of the canals". People and costume are well-described, as is the cuisine, including a good herring digression: "On and after the 21 June, the last year's herrings are not allowed to be sold. Officers are employed to go round to the different shops to see the order complied with. The old are generally packed up and sent up the Rhine into Germany, where they are not quite so particular.". All hotels stayed at are named and rated, in Leiden he notes: "Lord Byron and Sir Walter Scott's works are much read here. Many who have told me that they were studying English mentioned them as the authors they were reading. Scott's novels are in the shop windows, both in English & Dutch or German the English printed on the continent.". Several guides are employed, including one who: "served under Buonaparte, and has been in many battles Austerlitz and others at that period". There are other mentions of the still recent Napoleonic wars, including at Antwerp where he describes signs of the damage done by: "the attack under Lord Chatham" in 1809, and writes that consequently: "building is the order of the day" in the town. Places of note described include: a street market in Rotterdam, Scheveling, including the New and Old Palaces, 2 pages on the Palace at Amsterdam and a particularly good 3 pages on the Rasp House or Rasphuis, where there are still prisoners held, though to reduce over-crowding a large proportion of inmates have been transferred to Antwerp and the Keeper firmly denies: "that when a prisoner was incorrigibly idle, he was put in a cellar filled with water, & in which there was a pump", though conceding: "that when a prisoner was very intractable, he was confined in a cell without straw or anything to lie on". There is also a work-house for: "young ladies who have been guilty of impudence", who are confined at the expense of their parents, and good detail on the Foundling Hospital, apparently housing: "near 3000 children [] all brought up as Calvinists". He visits the Felix Meritis building, spends a night at the Theatre Francais, goes to the Botanical Gardens and the Anatomical Theatre, particularly noting: "a tape worm which killed a man [] 200 yards long". 7 pages are devoted to a trip to see Peter the Great's house, the final 2 of these about a girl on the boat on the way back: "she was a good height, with dark eyes and a beautiful face and figure [] a pretty ankle and foot [] more like the heroine of a pastoral romance than anything I have yet seen in real life". Lechmere begins the trip as a confirmed non-smoker, however rapidly succumbs to the temptation, not pipes but he writes proudly: "I can however.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1885 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: 680 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: 680 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1862 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: 527 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: 527 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 1830. 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: - 527, 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. 527 527.

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 1885. 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: - 680, 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. 680 680.