Lyons Captain (12 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. A clean unmarked copy in wraps, circa 1900.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 8vo. 357pp + index. Green cloth, gilt on spine. A biography of the Irish revolutionary and Civil War hero, commander of the Irish Brigade. A fascinating thread of American history. 1st thus; reprint. Orig. pub. by D. & J. Sadlier & Co., 1870.

Condition: New. In.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. A clean unmarked copy in wraps, circa 1900.

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: Afghanistan: The Buffer State. Great Britain and Russia in Central Asia by Captain Gervais Lyons and General Sir Reginald Clare Hart provides an insightful analysis of Afghanistan's geopolitical role during the era of the "Great Game." The book explains how Afghanistan acted as a strategic buffer between the expanding Russian Empire and British India, highlighting British foreign policy, military concerns, and diplomatic strategies. It explores Afghanistan's geography, tribal dynamics, and political significance, emphasizing its importance in maintaining balance and preventing direct conflict between the two major powers of Central Asia. About The Author: Captain Gervais Lyons (1875c.1955) was a writer focused on the Eastern Question and Central Asian geopolitics, best known for works on Afghanistan's strategic role and borders. About The Author: General Sir Reginald Clare Hart (18481931) was a highly decorated Irish-born British Army officer, awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in Afghanistan, later serving in senior military and administrative roles. The Title 'Afghanistan: The Buffer State. Great Britain And Russia In Central Asia written/authored/edited by Captain Gervais Lyons, General Sir Reginald Clare Hart', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789374934449 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 265 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Politics. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 265.

The correspondence concerns the need to prevent a 'collision between the American and British authorities on the island' (the American General Harney is quoted as saying that 'he is satisfied that any attempt of the British Commander to ignore this right of the territory will be followed by deplorable results out of his power to control'). [2] + 4 + [1]pp, foolscap 8vo. Stabbed as issued. On discoloured and worn paper, with slight chipping at head of first leaf. Last page (back cover) printed crosswise in the customary fashion (for folding into a packet). A 'List of Papers' at the start has two numbers in it: '1. Lord Lyons to Lord J. Russell . June 7, 1860' and '2 Lord Lyons to Lord J. Russell . June 8, - / One Inclosure'. Other correspondents are General Lewis Cass (to Lord Lyons), Captain Pickett (to Captain Bazalgette) and Assistant-General Pleasonton (to Captain Pickett).

Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: Afghanistan: The Buffer State. Great Britain and Russia in Central Asia by Captain Gervais Lyons and General Sir Reginald Clare Hart provides an insightful analysis of Afghanistan's geopolitical role during the era of the "Great Game." The book explains how Afghanistan acted as a strategic buffer between the expanding Russian Empire and British India, highlighting British foreign policy, military concerns, and diplomatic strategies. It explores Afghanistan's geography, tribal dynamics, and political significance, emphasizing its importance in maintaining balance and preventing direct conflict between the two major powers of Central Asia. About The Author: Captain Gervais Lyons (1875c.1955) was a writer focused on the Eastern Question and Central Asian geopolitics, best known for works on Afghanistan's strategic role and borders. About The Author: General Sir Reginald Clare Hart (18481931) was a highly decorated Irish-born British Army officer, awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in Afghanistan, later serving in senior military and administrative roles. The Title 'Afghanistan: The Buffer State. Great Britain And Russia In Central Asia written/authored/edited by Captain Gervais Lyons, General Sir Reginald Clare Hart', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789374933527 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 265 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Politics. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 265.

Leather. Condition: Good. Not Stated (illustrator). An interesting and thorough study of the River Nile, illustrated with folding maps and plates. This work offers a thorough geographical study of the River Nile, a river in Africa which is commonly regarded as the longest in the world. The work looks at the tributaries and basins, looking at the journey of the Nile through its over four-thousand mile run. Henry George Lyons was a geologist, starting his career in the military, during which he was posted in Cairo. After retiring from the army, with the rank of colonel, Lyons became the Director of the Science Museum in London. With a total of fifty-six plates, with twenty-five being folding maps and plates. Most plates have coloured highlights to them. This work is partly misbound, with pages two-hundred and nine to two-hundred and twenty-four being bound between pages two-hundred and forty and two-hundred and forty-one. An ink inscription to the front pastedown states that this copy was rebound in July 1924. Rebound in a quarter calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, spine is worn with slight loss. Further loss to the spine, joints, and leather to the rear board due to rubbing. Tails of the joints are lifting a little, however the hinges are reinforced with cloth and remain secure. Minor marks to the boards. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Ink inscription to the half-title page. Small chip to the fore edge of the folding map facing page 78. Good. book.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.