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

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

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.

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a gripping and in-depth exploration of the climate of Rome, Italy. The author, a scholar with decades of experience in the region, dispels several myths surrounding the health and climate of Rome, particularly the long-held belief that the city and its surroundings are inherently unhealthy. Exploring the physical environment, weather patterns, and historical accounts, the author reveals the faulty reasoning and outdated theories that have contributed to these misconceptions. Through meticulous analysis of data and rigorous examination of the often-misinterpreted writings of ancient authors, this book offers a fresh perspective on the true nature of the climate in Rome. The author takes a critical look at the sensationalized accounts of correspondents for influential publications that played a major role in shaping public perception, ultimately arguing that the reality of Rome's climate is far more nuanced than the popular imagination would have us believe. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the river Tiber, its tributaries, and the impact it has had on the development and culture of Rome. Beginning with the classical era, the author traces the history of the river through ancient and modern times, discussing the Tiber's role in trade, transportation, and the religious and social life of the Romans. The book also examines the river's physical characteristics, including its frequent flooding, and the engineering projects undertaken to control its flow. Through a combination of historical research and scientific analysis, the author provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the Tiber and its enduring significance to the city of Rome. 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.

Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Times Newspaper and the Climate of RomeScience, and had never been in the habit of keeping registers of Temperature and Rainfall. All the notices.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishe.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. xx, 128, [2] p. 1 engraved map of the Tiber, 1 lithograph plate of the Ponte Molle in 1849. 1 lithograph plate of Isola St. Bartolomeo et Ponte Rotto (with tissue guard), 1 engraved plate of diagrams representing plans for preventing inundations. Original green cloth, title in gilt on front cover and on spine. Endpapers spotted; plates lightly spotted; title-page spotted. Top outer corner of pages bumped; front hinge a little loose. Some carefully written manuscript corrections in text.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 164.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 302. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1877 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 302.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. The Tiber and Its Tributaries in Ancient and Modern Times Its Inundations Their Causes and The Means That Have Been Proposed For Their Prevention, Strother A. Smith, with a Map and Two Illustrations, Braun & Cie, Geneva, 1871, 121 pages plus appendix, original cloth, 8vo. In good condition. Ex-library. Green cloth in nice condition. Spine damaged at head with segment missing. Previous owner's book plate on paste down "Butler Place". Moderate foxing throughout. Gutter is shaken. Unmarked text block. Please see photos. Our book's provenance stems from Butler Place, which was a farm purchased by Pierce Butler. The estate was home to five generations of the family until its sale in 1916. The house was torn down in the mid-1920's. Just below these streets the legacy of the estate's history exist through Fanny Kemble Abolitionist Memorial Park, named for the famed actress who lived at Butler Place. COLH1871ABFA.

Original Cloth, Recased. Condition: Good Plus. First Edition. Ads dated 1877 at rear. Bookplate removed from front endpaper. Recased.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ. Published: 1877. DESCRIPTION: Ex-University of London with book plate to front paste down. Map frontis and four other plates including colour double plate of fish of the Tiber. Language: English. Book Condition: Good: Wear to corners and edges. Chipping to spine ends. Rubbed cloth. Cracked endpapers with small movement to hinges. Bookplate to front paste down and small stamp to upper edge opposite half title. Library plate residue to rear endpapers. Very small circular stamp to reverse of frontis. Toned pages with occasional spot or mark. DJ Condition: No DJ Pages xx, 221, 26pp publisher adverts dated March 1877. Size: 22cm by 14cm.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 418 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.05 inches. This item is printed on demand.