Thomas Arthur Shields (4 results)
PRIZE STORIES 1997 - The O. Henry Awards
Dark, Larry (editor) (Mary Gordon; George Saunders; Lee K. Abbott; John Barth; Alice Munro; Carolyn Cooke; Arthur Bradford; Andre Dubus; Matthew Klam; Kiana Davenport; Ian MacMillan; Mary Gaitskill; Robert Morgan; Thomas Glave; Carol Shields)
Language: English
Published by Anchor Books - Doubleday, New York, 1997
Series: The O. Henry Prize Collection, Book 4 of 20. Book 4 of 20 - The O. Henry Prize Collection
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: WF Sandercombe, Burlington, ON, CanadaWF Sandercombe
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. (xx) 474 pp. Trade paperback format. Lightly rubbed on the corners with a flat uncreased spine; previous owner's name inside. This anthology contains: City Life by Mary Gordon; The Falls by George Saunders; The Talk Talked Between Worms by Lee K. Abbott; On with the Story by John…Barth; The Love of a Good Woman by Alice Munro; The Twa Corbies by Carolyn Cooke; Catface by Arthur Bradford; Dancing After Hours by Andre Dubus; The Royal Palms by Matthew Klam; The Lipstick Tree by Kiana Davenport; The Red House by Ian MacMillan; Comfort by Mary Gaitskill; The Balm of Gilead Tree by Robert Morgan; The Final Inning by Thomas Glave; Mermaids by Deborah Eisenberg; The Old Farmhouse and the Dog Wife by Susan Fromberg Schaeffer; The Taxi Ride by Patricia Elam Ruff; Mirrors by Carol Shields; His Chorus by Christine Schutt; and Demonology by Rick Moody. Size: 8vo. Book.
This Above All 8 x 10 Still 1942 Joan Fontaine surveying the rubble!
Directed by Anatole Litvak / Starring Tyrone Power Jr., Joan Fontaine, Thomas Mitchell, Nigel Bruce, Gladys Cooper, Philip Merivale, Sara Allgood, Alexander Knox, Henry Stephenson, Jill Esmond, and Arthur Shields
Published by 20th Century-Fox, 1942
- Photo
Seller: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.AcornBooksNH
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No Binding. Condition: Good. 550-133. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Photographic Image.
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Published by Chicago Horseman Newspaper, 1915
- Hardcover
Seller: HORSE BOOKS PLUS LLC, Boston, VA, U.S.A.HORSE BOOKS PLUS LLC
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 2nd Printing. Second printing 1915 printed one year after the first (1914). Nice copy in olive green cloth covered boards with triple ruled black line border on frt cover. Few spots on covers, tips and spine ends bumped but no major rub through. Front hinge cracked, front end paper and titl…e page missing. Else VG, crisp, tight and clean 160pp text has a few photographs and illustrated letter begins each chapter. An important work of the day that focuses on breeding, training, nutrition and shoeing with index and several appendices.
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- Print on Demand
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United KingdomForgotten Books
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the care and training of trotting and pacing horses, written by a team of experts in the field. Published in 1915, it reflects the knowledge and practices of leading trainers and drivers of the day, offering insights into a crucial period in the hi…story of harness racing. The author delves into the intricacies of raising a colt, from its first moments after birth to its readiness for competitive racing. The book covers a wide range of topics, including feeding, grooming, halter breaking, bitting, and shoeing, providing practical advice on every aspect of a horse's development. The emphasis is on ensuring the colt's health and well-being through careful handling, proper nutrition, and a gradual introduction to training, highlighting the importance of patience and a deep understanding of the animal. While the book's methods may not be entirely applicable today, it serves as a valuable historical document and a testament to the enduring principles of horsemanship. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of harness racing in the early 20th century and reminds us of the deep connection between humans and horses that has existed for centuries. 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.
