Stanley E Brock (43 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.

Softcover/Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Geographical Magazine, March 1966: Volume XXXVIII (38), Number 11. The illustrated London monthly of exploration, travel, peoples and places, jointly owned by a trust chaired by the President of the Royal Geographical Society and The Times Publishing Company, with half of all dividends assigned to a fund for exploration and research. COVER: 'Desert Rescue', 'War in Kurdistan', 'Jungle Cattle Trail', 'Amazon Gold' and 'Leningrad'; Petrodvorets palace gardens near Leningrad, photograph by Mavis Ronson (Picturepoint). Price 3s. 6d. EDITORIAL: 'The Waters under the Earth', on aquifers and Britain's water supply, the Thames Conservancy and the Great Ouse scheme. IN THIS ISSUE: Amazon Gold Rush by Mike Andrews (an unlikely eldorado in the jungle); Geography in a New University by Professor T. H. Elkins (the Geography Today series); Jungle Cattle Trail by Stanley E. Brock (cutting a cattle trail through almost impenetrable forest); Desert Rescue by James Wellard (RAF volunteer rescue teams in the country of the Tuareg); By Train to Moscow (a railway journey behind the Iron Curtain); War in Kurdistan by James Shotter; Russia's Window on the West by Stewart Perowne (Leningrad, city of Peter the Great, Catherine and Lenin); The Threat of Bilharzia by V. de V. Clarke. ALSO: The World in Books, reviews by T. R. Tregear and Elizabeth Lewis. THEMES: the Soviet Union and the Cold War, the Kurds, the Sahara, Amazonia, tropical disease, water resources, university geography. 80 pages (pp. 801-880 of the volume's continuous pagination), illustrated in colour and black and white, about 18.5 x 25 cm. Edited by Lt-Col Walter Hingston; published by Odhams Press for The Geographical Magazine Ltd, Long Acre, London. Author: Walter Hingston (ed.), Stewart Perowne, Stanley E. Brock, James Wellard Publisher: The Geographical Magazine (Royal Geographical Society/The Times Publishing Company) Publication Date: 1966 Binding: Single Issue Magazine Condition: Used - Very Good.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Black cloth boards with silver lettering;208pp lightly tanned; 21 b/w illus. Clean, unmarked copy, firm binding.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 190 pages; b/w photos. Light wear, the pages are tanned; a good sound binding. The jacket has some discoloring and wear, price clipped. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Animals & Birds; ISBN: 0800844440. ISBN/EAN: 9780800844448. Inventory No: 216070. B/W Photos (illustrator). …

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

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Outer page edges have light smudging, interior is clean other than two pencil notes on end paper. Brown boards have light wear to corners. No dust jacket.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Fine copy in hardcover with near fine jacket.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 222 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Green cloth cover with title on spine. Dust jacket slightly worn on edges.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. 8vo in cloth with dust jacket. VG+/VG. Light edge wear to dust jacket in a clear protective sleeve. Original price is intact on flap. Book is in excellent condition with minimal wear. Interior is pristine. No writing or markings of any kind.…

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Taplinger Publishing Company, 1968. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. 2nd printing. Book has green cloth boards with black titles. Inscribed by author on the half title page. There is a black mark on the rear endpaper and back of book. The dust jacket has a corresponding black mark on the rear flap. Light chipping throughout. Price clipped. Scarce to find Brock's signature. Selling quality books for 35 years. B/W Photos (illustrator). Inscribed by Author(s).…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Embark on an enthralling expedition into the heart of South America's untamed wilderness with this captivating exploration of big game hunting. The author, a seasoned hunter with extensive experience in the region, unveils the secrets of tracking and hunting elusive creatures like the Savannah deer, tapir, jaguar, and puma. This book delves into the unique challenges and rewards of pursuing these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. Discover the art of tracking through dense jungles and vast grasslands, learning to interpret subtle signs and anticipate the movements of your prey. The author's vivid descriptions transport you to the heart of the action, sharing thrilling encounters and providing valuable insights into the behaviour and habits of each species. Beyond the pursuit of trophies, this book delves into the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world, exploring the ethical considerations of hunting and the importance of conservation. It paints a rich tapestry of South American culture, highlighting the traditions and knowledge of indigenous peoples who have lived in harmony with these creatures for centuries. This book serves as an invaluable guide for aspiring adventurers and a thought-provoking reflection on our place within the delicate balance of the ecosystem. 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Robert Hale Ltd London 1963 First Edition illus (bw) VG (rebound book half leather w cloth boards, sl worn, edges and prelims sl worn, owners name on fep).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Vintage hunting guide by the British presenter and philanthropist Stanley Brock drawn from his time in British Guiana and Northern Brazil. Illustrated with 21 black and white plate photographs. Copy is in very good condition. Minimal wear to the black cloth boards. Interior is clean and unmarked with a solid, tight binding. Dust jacket is good to very good. Price clipping to front flap and some minor creasing and chipping around the edges. Now wrapped in protective Brodart jacket cover.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Slightly narrow hardback 4to; blue cloth spine; illustrated board covers; generally in nice condition, except that the front hinge has crackesd, exposing the netting; otherwise a good clean copy. Contains amongs other things, the scarce story The silence of dorothy Cheyne, which was taken from the scarce Oxenham book Dorothy's Dilemma. ; Little Folks Magazine; Vol. 108; 4to 11" - 13" tall. Illustrated by Stanley Lloyd; H M Brock; J Dewar Mills; Harry Rountree;Thomas Henry (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. commemorative ed edition. 320 pages. 8.70x5.90x1.10 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo, 208, 21 black and white photographs. Light marking to the closed edges but a very good copy in a dust wrapper with some loss to the top and bottom of the spine. The wrapper retains it's original price of 18s and is now protected. The author hunted jaguar, puma , peccary and deer in Guiana and Northern Brazil. There is a chapter on choosing suitable firearms.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: G+. First Edition. Binding sound and tight, free of markings, pages clean. Bright yellow titling to spine, no fade to boards. Dust Jacket age darkened with mottling, cornerwear and a few edge-tears and creases. No significant loss. Price-clipped. Size: 8vo. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. No signatures. Some foxing, heavier on top page edges. Dust-jacket protected in archival mylar cover.; 208 pages + 21 illustrations on 6 plate leaves. Black boards with yellow lettering on spine. Page dimensions: 216 x 136mm. Dust-jacket with photographic illustration of a jaguar looking over a rocky outcrop. "This book is not solely designed as a handbook for the prospective hunter, but also as a guide to the naturalist, tourist, and resident, many of the latter having surprised the author with their complete ignorance of the local fauna. [. . .] Finally a chapter on the hazards to be encountered, covering everything from vampire bats to anacondas, and a section on suitable firearms to equip the hunter for every conceivable situation, completes the general picture today." - from dust-jacket blurb.Contents: Preface; The Savannah Deer; The Bush Deer; The Tapir; The Bush Hogs or Peccaroes; The Water Buffalo; The Jaguar; The Puma; The Ocelot; Lesser Animals; Game Birds and Others; Hazards; Choosing Suitable Firearms.…