Roach Linda (24 results)

Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Paisanos covers a wide range of folklore, not all of it Texas related. The Texas Folklore Society Number XLI. Pen & ink sketches by Linda Miller Roach, b/w photos. Fine/Fine. New old stock from our archives. Multiple copies available. Dj in protective mylar sleeve. Item # A1391. **SAVE MORE** Additional books in the same order ship for FREE via Standard Shipping.

Condition: New.

Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

First Edition. New Book.

Hardcover. Condition: F. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. Roach, Linda Miller (illustrator). 1st Edition. xxxi, 366 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. ; foxed natural cloth with brown decorations; dj in mylar. A lot of different kinds of people have come to Texas since the Spanish first met the Indians within its borders. And that is what this book is about--all the Cajuns and Mexicans and Czechs, all the colors and breeds and bones that have come to Texas and mixed their blood and their ways of life with the land they settled and the people they neighbored with.

HC. B&W illustrations (illustrator). 180pp This volume covers a wide field of folklore, from the academic to the popular, from the scientific to the mystical, and from studies of uses of the past to practices in folklore that are still very much a part of our lives. very good+ w/very good+ dustjacket (hardcover).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Sterling condition softcover copy, with unfurled tips, tight binding, and clean internals, showing only very slight shelf- and edge-wear. From the personal library of a noted Papua New Guinea-based researcher, scholar, activist and teacher, Laura Tamakoshi, who has contributed seminal works and activism on a number of fronts for four decades. Volume contains scholarly apparatus in the form of, e.g., notes, index, and bibliography. Her inscription here. A fine collection of contributions, four by the co-editors, who account for their experiences of Papua New Guinea, specifically in their statuses and roles as variously dubbed "expatriate" women writing from the perspectives of roughly 1930 to 1990! From the publisher's blurb, "readers will be drawn to share with the writers their exhilaration, dismay, guilt, fear, excitement, love lives, awe of landscape and sense of isolation - geographical and emotional - as they come to terms with life in Papua New Guinea. They will encounter birth, death, cargo cults, wilful and worthy servants, and discover unusual approaches to bridges that must be crossed." xxiv, 1-175 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. ***GOOD CONDITION***CLEAN PAGES***EX-LIBRARY stamps stickers/marked out name, heavy edge wear, stamp on top/side/bottom,sticker remained on side of book & on inside of title page. signed by previous owners. We specialize in non-fiction books. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 175 pp. Thirty-one expatriate women tell us of their experiences of Papua New Guinea. Their voices are as diverse as the encounters they describe; their stories span the time between 1930 and 1990; together their responses challenge commonly held views of the expatriate condition. 'Readers will be drawn to share with the writers their exhilaration, dismay, guilt, fear, excitement, love lives, awe of landscape and sense of isolation - geographical and emotional - as they come to terms with life in Papua New Guinea. They will encounter birth, death, cargo cults, wilful and worthy servants, and discover unusual approaches to bridges that must be crossed.

Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Xi, 180 Pp. Yellow Cloth Printed In Brown. Stated First Edition. Fine In Near Fine Dj With A Little Fading And A 1/2" Closed Tear At Top Of Front Panel. Inscribed To Writer William Goyen. Inscribed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good - Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Linda Miller roach, line drawings (illustrator). First Edition. A 1st edition (stated) of a collection of folklore essays, mainly from Texas. Publication XLI of the Texas Folklore Society. Light yellow cloth boards with black lettering and decoration. Minimal wear to the DJ except for a bookstore price sticker ghost at the bottom of the rear panel. The interior is clean and tight. A very good or better copy.

Condition: G+. First edition. Comb-bound book in stiff printed wrappers. 22 cm. 178 pages. Contains vintage local advertisements within. In good plus condition. No ownership marks/writing within. Moderate edge wear/creasing, rubbing, soiling to the covers.

Paperback. Condition: Good. The cover has a little wear. The page edge are moderately foxed, with a stain on the bottom edge, which has bled into the bottom page margins slightly. 175 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Covers & Spine: front and back showing only light scuffing otherwise undamaged, minimal wear at edges and corners, spine is intact and solid. Binding: firm throughout. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, very clean. PLEASE NOTE: Due to this item weighing less than 500g, postage cost for international orders (i.e. not Australian) will be less than what is shown here. Please email me if you require an exact quote. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks.

1st edition softback with stiff wrappers As New octavo xxii + 175pp., glossary, Thirty-one expatriate women tell us of their experiences of Papua New Guinea. Their voices are as diverse as the encounters they describe; their stories span the time between 1930 and 1990; together their responses challenge commonly held views of the expatriate condition.

PAPERBACK. Condition: New. 0618600426.

Condition: New. pp. 634 Index.

Condition: New. In.

Condition: New. [ak 3041].

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1965 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 100 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. 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: 100 Volume NBS Technical Note 308.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1965. 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, Vol:- Volume NBS Technical Note 308, Pages:- 100, 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. Volume NBS Technical Note 308 100.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 634 52:B&W 6.14 x 9.21in or 234 x 156mm (Royal 8vo) Case Laminate on White w/Gloss Lam.