Mrs Thring (9 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.

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

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

Condition: Fair. 1914. No edition remarks. 329 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black and white photographic plates. Deckled edges. Pages are moderately tanned with heavy foxing. Moderate cracking to gutters. Previous owner's inscription to front endpaper. Boards have light edgewear with corner crushing and notable marking to boards. Heavy tanning to spine, which has notable crushing and tearing to ends. Chip to front board. Boards are moderately warped.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating glimpse into the world of travel at the turn of the 20th century, as seen through the eyes of a woman who lived a life both ordinary and extraordinary. The author, a former actress, embarks on a grand journey around the globe, documenting her experiences with a blend of humor and insightful observations. Readers will be transported to diverse locales, from the rugged wilderness of Maine and the majestic Canadian Rockies to the tropical paradise of Hawaii and the bustling cities of the Far East. The book provides a fascinating window into the social and cultural landscape of the era, revealing the author's perspective on everything from colonial encounters to the burgeoning American influence in the Pacific. The author's keen eye for detail brings to life the customs, traditions, and landscapes of each place she visits, offering a rich tapestry of human experience. Through her candid reflections, the author also explores themes of independence, the allure of the unknown, and the profound impact of travel on the human spirit. This book is a testament to the enduring power of personal narratives to illuminate the complexities of the world and the enduring human desire for adventure. 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.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. An abundantly illustrated first edition copy of this travelogue compiled by the tragic author's husband. The first edition of the work.In publisher's original cloth binding.Illustrated with a frontispiece, 78 plates, and in text illustrations. Collated, complete.An abundantly illustrated volume of this travelogue by Mrs. C.H.M Thring, also known as Anne Caverly, edited by C.H.M.T.As stated in the preface, this diary was not intended to be published, but the author's sudden death at Arga, age forty-five, resulted in her husband editing the collection of letters and notes, and publishing them.The tragic travelogue covers places such as America and Canada, Gelatea and Taupo, Kyoto, Australia, and Shanghai. Very Good. book.

Illus. 329pp. 8vo. First Edition. First Edition. Illus. 329pp. 8vo. Original cloth. Very Good, with laid in Remembrance card from the authoress's husband.

Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., London, 1914. Illustrated with b&w photographs. 6" x 8.75". 329 pp. Green cloth, top of spine chipped, ex-library with spine label, library bookplate on front pastedown, perforated library stamp in upper right corner throughout the book. Mrs. Thring was an actress who performed under the name "Anne Caverly". This book, edited by her husband, is compiled from letters and her diary of a round the world trip that ended with her sudden death in India while her husband was out shooting. There are a few pages on fishing in Maine, and unsuccessful hunts for grouse and deer in the U.S. In India there are mention of Mr. Thring's attempts at tiger hunting with elephants, without much detail. He eventually shot tiger, leopard, sambur and duck, and Mrs. Thring did some trout fishing in New Zealand. Very good ex-library.