Ravenstein Editor (14 results)

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good+. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Jacket Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. Book has 341 pages. This volume is devoted to the Air Force-controlled (AFCON) combat wings of the post-World War II United States Air Force. All of these wings feature numerical deisgnations up to 3 digits (1 through 706): only five possess hisotry and honors from World War II. Each wing's history is traced from its origin through September 1977.

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Hardcover. Condition: Used-Very Good. Cloth, no dj. Burt Franklin, 1964 reprint (first published by Hakluyt Society, 1898). 8vo. Light blue cloth boards with gilt-stamped title on spine. xxxvi, 250 pp., illus. (including two foldout maps). Minor shelf wear and touch of soil to boards. Expected age-toning to text block, but text and images clean and bright.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. xx, 210 pages : 2 folded maps ; 23 cm. Contents: The strange adventures of Andrew Battell of Leigh On the religion and the customs of the peoples of Angola, Congo and Loango appendices: i. Anthony Knivet in Kongo and Angola ii. A sketch of the history of Kongo to the end of the seventeenth century iii. A list of the kings of Kongo iv. A sketch of the history of Angola to the end of the seventeenth century v. A list of the governors of Angola Notes: Reprint of the 1901 edition "On the religion and the customs of the peoples of Angola, Congo, and Loango, from Purchas his Pilgrimage, 1613 (1617)": pages 71-87.

Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: "A Journal of the First Voyage of Vasco Da Gama, 1497-1499" recounts Vasco Da Gama's pivotal journey to India, authored by Da Gama himself and initially published in 1898. This historical narrative chronicles the arduous voyage from Portugal to India, detailing the crew's trials, interactions with locals, and notable discoveries. Offering vivid descriptions of people, places, and events encountered, the book serves as a significant historical artifact shedding light on early European exploration and its global ramifications. Essential reading for those intrigued by exploration, trade, and colonial history. About The Author: Vasco da Gama, 1st Count of Vidigueira, was a Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea. His initial voyage to India by way of Cape of Good Hope was the first to link Europe and Asia by an ocean route, connecting the Atlantic and the Indian oceans. Ernst Georg Ravenstein (18341913), a German-English geographer and cartographer, focused on cartography and geographical history. After joining the British War Office, he became influential in geographical societies and academia. Ravenstein's works include the groundbreaking "Systematic Atlas" and contributions to world atlases. He estimated world population growth and proposed theories of migration, still relevant today. Additionally, he established the German Gymnastics Society in London, promoting physical fitness and organizing sporting events. The Title 'A Journal of the First Voyage of Vasco Da Gama, 1497-1499 written/authored/edited by Vasco Da Gama, Translator and Editor: E. G. Ravenstein', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362085085 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 304 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Reference, Biography & Autobiography. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 304.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: "A Journal of the First Voyage of Vasco Da Gama, 1497-1499" recounts Vasco Da Gama's pivotal journey to India, authored by Da Gama himself and initially published in 1898. This historical narrative chronicles the arduous voyage from Portugal to India, detailing the crew's trials, interactions with locals, and notable discoveries. Offering vivid descriptions of people, places, and events encountered, the book serves as a significant historical artifact shedding light on early European exploration and its global ramifications. Essential reading for those intrigued by exploration, trade, and colonial history. About The Author: Vasco da Gama, 1st Count of Vidigueira, was a Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea. His initial voyage to India by way of Cape of Good Hope was the first to link Europe and Asia by an ocean route, connecting the Atlantic and the Indian oceans. Ernst Georg Ravenstein (18341913), a German-English geographer and cartographer, focused on cartography and geographical history. After joining the British War Office, he became influential in geographical societies and academia. Ravenstein's works include the groundbreaking "Systematic Atlas" and contributions to world atlases. He estimated world population growth and proposed theories of migration, still relevant today. Additionally, he established the German Gymnastics Society in London, promoting physical fitness and organizing sporting events. The Title 'A Journal of the First Voyage of Vasco Da Gama, 1497-1499 written/authored/edited by Vasco Da Gama, Translator and Editor: E. G. Ravenstein', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362083289 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 304 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Reference, Biography & Autobiography. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 304.

Reprinted from "Purchas His Pilgrimes." The Hakluyt Society, Second Series. No. VI. Folding colour maps, linen-backed. 8vo. Half gilt green morocco, some rubbing and wear to extremities, marbled edges. Former General Assembly Library of New Zealand copy, with their stamp in gilt to front cover and bookplate to upper pastedown. xx, 210, 20pp. London, Hakluyt Society,

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 250 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.