Simms W William Gilmore (36 results)

Hardcover. Covers faintly scuffed; otherwise very good condition (no dust jacket). ]. 402p. Reprint of 1856 edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Included. X-Library book. Standard wear to cover and typical library markings. Includes dust jacket. 100% Money Back Guarantee!!.

Hardcover. Half-inch split in cloth at bottom front hinge; pages faintly toned; otherwise very good condition (no dust jacket). ]. 447p. Frontispiece. Reprint of 1866 edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible; VG. This hardcover book is square and tight. The blue boards and spine are bright, have only minor wear, with touched points and extremities, and with pristine gilt. The pages and endpages are clean, with no markings or folds. Not ex-lib. No remainder mark. Tissue at frontispiece is present.…

Condition: New. Brand New.

Condition: New.

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Hardcover. Condition: Collectible; Fine. This hardcover book is square and tight. The blue boards and spine have no wear, save a whisper of touching to the points, with pristine gilt. The pages are clean, with no markings or folds. The pages have no foxing and only mild even toning. All text is easily legible. The decorative endpages are pristine. Not ex-lib. No remainder mark.…

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible; Good. This hardcover book is Good, being square and with a complete text block. The boards have wear to the points and edges. The spine is obliterated. The rear board is mostly detached. The pages and end pages have foxing, with no markings, and are entirely legible. Previous stamps of owners are present (including Young Men's Christian Association). Not ex-lib. No remainder mark. This is a publication of a Southern Author by a Northern publisher during the Civil War. 1864.…

Condition: New. Brand New.

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible; VG. This hardcover book is square and tight. The boards and spine have moderate shelf-wear with legible gilt/lettering on the spine. The pages and endpages are clean, with no markings or folds. The inner boards have two torn/scuffed areas each. The points and extremities of the spine show moderate wear. The free end page is mostly detached. This copy has been held by the Kings Daughters Union and the Historical Foundation Montreat NC. No remainder mark. Overall a very nice copy with particularly nice pages and tight block. This is the second edition.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Revised Edition, First Printing. 518 Pp. Blue Cloth Stamped In Gilt And Black, Floral Endpapers. "New And Revised Edition", 1888, A Slightly Revised Version Of His 1852 Novel "The Sword And The Distaff", Publshed First As Woodcraft In 1854, Then In This Further Revised Version. Well Preserved, Light Usage, No Marks, Gilt Bright. Per Wikipedia, William Gilmore Simms (1806 - 1870) Was A Poet, Novelist, Politician And Historian From The American South. He Was Admitted To The South Carolina Bar In 1827; However, He Soon Abandoned This Profession For Literature. His Writings Achieved Great Prominence During The 19Th Century, With Edgar Allan Poe Pronouncing Him The Best Novelist America Had Ever Produced. He Is Still Known Among Literary Scholars As A Major Force In Antebellum Southern Literature. He Is Also Remembered For His Strong Support Of Slavery And For His Opposition To Uncle Tom's Cabin, In Response To Which He Wrote Reviews And The Pro-Slavery Novel The Sword And The Distaff (1854). During His Literary Career He Served As Editor Of Several Journals And Newspapers And He Also Served In The South Carolina House Of Representatives 1844-1846. Simms' History Of South Carolina (1842) Served For Several Generations As The Standard School Textbook On The State's History. He Also Wrote The Social Principle: The True Source Of National Permanence (1843) And Several Very Popular Biographies Of Revolutionary War Heroes Francis Marion, Nathanael Greene, And John Laurens. He Also Penned A Compendium Of Captain John Smith's Works Covering The Founding Of The Virginia Colony As Well As A Book Detailing The Chevalier Bayard. Simms Wrote A History Of Alabama, And Was A Popular Lecturer On American History. He Accumulated One Of The Largest Collections Of Revolutionary War Manuscripts In The Country. Most Of This Collection Was Lost When Camp Followers Of The Union Army Burned His Home, "Woodlands", Located Near Bamberg, Sc. In The Fire A Reported 10,000 Books And Revolutionary Era Manuscripts Perished. He Later Published Ten Novels Dealing With The Expansion Into The Frontier Territory From Georgia To Louisiana, Including Richard Hurdis; Or, The Avenger Of Blood. A Tale Of Alabama (1838) And Border Beagles: A Tale Of Mississippi (1840). He Also Wrote About The Conflicts Between Native Americans, Spaniards And French In Florida In The Lily And The Totem, Or, The Huguenots In Florida (1850); Vasconselos (1853; An Account Of Desoto's Expedition From The Native American Viewpoint); And The Overlapping Experiences Of Native Americans, Spanish, And English In The Cassique Of Kiawah (1859; A Novel Set During The 1680S In Colonial-Era Charleston). Regarding America's Native Population, Simms Once Said That "Our Blinding Prejudices. Have Been Fostered As Necessary To Justify The Reckless And Unsparing Hand With Which [White Americans] Have Smitten Them In Their Habitations And Expelled Them From Their Country.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good or Better. No Dust Jacket. 404 pp. Original brown cloth covers w/ gilt title and decoration on spine. Binding lightly soiled and rubbed w/ sunning to spine and edges. Fraying to corners and spine ends. Light foxing to endpapers. Edges of leaves age toned. Illust. w/ two b/w plates before title page.…

PAP. Condition: Brand New.

Condition: New. KlappentextWashington And The Generals Of The American Revolution V2 is a historical book written by Rufus W. Griswold in 1848. The book is a detailed account of the American Revolution and the role played by the generals in the war. The.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 554 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 492 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. New Edition, With Corrections. Two volumes complete in one: xii, 324, 336pp. Bound in full black leather with elaborately tooled boards and decorative gilt lettering on the spine; this original hardcover binding is solid and holding strong with light rubbing to the board extremities. The interior has several previous owner's names, all in pencil and in early hands. The text is clean and unmarked with some light scattered foxing, especially to the frontis and title page. About ten pages in the middle of the book are slightly loose, but still holding; the rest of the leaves are securely and tightly bound. Overall, a nice clean copy in a solid and attractive original binding. NOT ex-library. Illustrated with several engraved portraits.…

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible; VG. First Edition. This hardcover book is square and tight. The boards and spine have no wear save a whisper of touching to the points and spine-ends. The title plate is rubbed but legible and without losses. The pages and endpages are clean, with no markings or folds. The level of foxing is expected and non-intrusive. Not ex-library. No remainder mark. Please note this is Volume II only. (If you have Volume I please contact me).…

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible; Fine. First Edition. No Jacket as issued; This hardcover book is square and tight. The marbled paper boards and Half-calf spine have are beautiful, with rubbing to the calf corners and at the spine. Red morocco spine label with pristine gilt. The pages and endpages are clean, with no markings or folds. The marbled endpages are pristine. Not ex-lib. No remainder mark. Protected by Brodart.…

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible; VG. Stated Second Edition. This hardcover book is square and tight. The chocolate boards and spine have no wear to the tooling with bright gilt on the spine. The points and portions of the edges of the spines and boards having chipping or rubbing through. The pages and endpages are clean, with no markings or folds. Inner board has "withdrawn" label from Bowdoin College Library, with other usual library markings present. No remainder mark. Spotty foxing is evenly distributed throughout but is not obtrusive. Howes S-474.…

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible; VG. First Edition. Two volumes. This hardcover book is square and tight. The blue boards and spine have only mild wear with touching to the points. The title plates on the spines are legible with minor losses. The pages and endpages are clean, with no markings or folds. The endpages have tone-spots while the pages have only minor foxing. It is clear that both volumes are original to each other. Previous owners name and markings in each is identical. The condition of the title plates are similar, as is the overall condition of the boards of each volume. Not ex-lib. No remainder mark. No jackets as issued. BAL 18057. Wright I-2430.…

Incomplete set - Volumes II, III, IV, and V of Simms' six volume "Border Novels and Romances of the South" set (i.e. lacking Vol. I "Guy Rivers" and Vol. VI "Confession"). Hardcovers, H 18.75cm x L 13.25, in matching half-leather bindings - leather spines and marbled paper boards with leather corners. Rubbed boards with edges worn and some stains; varied chipping/wear at spine ends with some vertical furrows; spines' title labels mostly lacking; spines minimally decorated with five slightly raised bands with muted gilt decoration within delineated compartments. All edges marbled. Marbled endpapers; mid-late 19th century private library bookplate of Herbert D. Richards affixed at top of each volume's respective front pastedown; ink name stamps "Luther D. Fuller" (probably early-mid 20th century) on each front flyleaf recto; J.S. Redfield publisher advertisements at rear of volume. Toning/foxing and some stains to initial and rear leaves; fairly minimal foxing to interior pages which otherwise are mostly clean. Each volume with tissue guard sheet between their frontispiece and opposing pictorial title page; illustrations credited only to "Darley" on leadoff series title pages which online references attribute to Delaware and New York illustrator/artist Felix Octavius Carr Darley (1822-1888). ***** VOLUME II. RICHARD HURDIS; A TALE OF ALABAMA. Redfield: 1856 (title leaf verso copyright is 1855). "New and Revised Edition" stated upon title page. Collates as [adv.], [series title], [frontis], [pictorial title], [text title|copyright], 5-403, [1], 1-4. Binding separated between front flyleaf verso and initial ad leaf recto; binding shaken between pages 166-167 with preceding quire slightly pulled. Publisher's rear advertising section states Redfield's address as 110 and 112 Nassau Street contrasting to text title page which specifies 34 Beekman Street. ***** VOLUME III. BORDER BEAGLES; A TALE OF MISSISSIPPI. Redfield: 1855 (matching copyright date on title leaf verso). "New and Revised Edition" stated upon title page. Collates as [adv.] [series title], [frontis], [pictorial title], [text title], 7-495, [1], 1-4, 7-10. Binding is firm. ***** VOLUME IV. CHARLEMONT OR THE PRIDE OF THE VILLAGE; A TALE OF KENTUCKY. Redfield: 1856 (matching copyright date on title leaf verso). Collates as [series title], [frontis], [pictorial title], [text title|copyright], 5-447, [1], 1-4, 7-10. Binding shaken between front flyleaf and series title. ***** VOLUME V. BEAUCHAMPE OR THE KENTUCKY TRAGEDY; A SEQUEL TO CHARLEMONT. Redfield: 1856 (matching copyright date on title leaf verso). Title page specifies "New and Revised Edition" at center with "Second Edition" stated at lower left. Collates as [adv.], [series title], [frontis], [pictorial title], [text title|copyright], 7-402, 1-6. Binding is firm. ***** Please note that this set has an approximate shipping weight of 5.75 pounds (2.6 kg) and may require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 344.

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 352 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1847. Historical work devoted to George Washington and the leading generals of the American Revolution, with particular interest in the portraits and the gallery of military figures that accompany the text. This nineteenth-century study brings together a body of biographical notices and historical reflections on the principal actors in the independence of the United States, in a perspective that is both patriotic and documentary. Book images are non-contractual.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 376 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1848. This volume explores the leadership and strategic decisions of George Washington and his key generals during the American Revolutionary War. It provides detailed accounts of military campaigns, leadership dynamics, and the pivotal role of Washington in securing independence. The work combines historical analysis with narrative storytelling, offering insights into the military and political challenges of the era. Book images are non-contractual.…

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 1847. 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 2, Pages:- 352, 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 2 352 352.…

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 1847. 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 1, Pages:- 352, 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 1 352 352.…