Vanderkiste (38 results)

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

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

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

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

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Original publisher's cloth with embossed designs, gilt lettering on spine. Tight and square, clean unmarked interior. Sturdy binding. Corners bumped and mild wear along edges.

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Taschenbuch. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the work of the London City Mission throughout the 19th century, giving an account of the social, religious, and cultural life of the poor and working-class communities of London in the Victorian era through the eyes of missionaries. It particularly focuses on the physical and spiritual destitution of the inhabitants of the Clerkenwell district. The book's account illuminates the extent of ignorance and brutality rife at the time, and the dangers faced by those trying to help alleviate societal problems. The author's close examination of the life of a missionary during this period draws out the themes of faith, charity, and redemption against the backdrop of an often-harsh and unforgiving urban landscape. 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. …

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

xvi, 295pp 19x12, blind stamped brown cloth, glt text on spine. Edges of cloth rather worn, edges roughly cut, paper browning, ex-lib with a few stamps, fair copy thus. Personal recollections of the author's six years in the Cow Cross district of Clerkenwell as a missionary; his observations on licentiousness, profligacy and deliquency are generally that the cause is a lack of religious education, perhaps unsurprisingly, but are interesting nonetheless.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - ''Notes And Narratives Of A Six Years¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Mission, Principally Among The Dens Of London'' is a book written by R. W. Vanderkiste in 1854. The book provides an account of Vanderkiste's six-year mission in London, where he worked among the poorest and most destitute members of society. The book is a collection of notes and narratives that Vanderkiste compiled during his time in London, and it offers a unique insight into the lives of the people he worked with.Vanderkiste's mission was primarily focused on helping those who lived in the ''dens'' of London, which were the poorest and most overcrowded areas of the city. He worked with people who were struggling with poverty, illness, and addiction, and he provided them with food, shelter, and support. Vanderkiste's notes and narratives offer a vivid and detailed picture of life in these areas of London, and they provide valuable insights into the social and economic conditions of the time.The book also includes reflections on Vanderkiste's own experiences and observations, as well as his thoughts on the broader issues of poverty and social inequality. It is a powerful and moving account of one man's efforts to make a difference in the lives of those who were most in need, and it remains an important historical document today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.…

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 372 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Cloth. Condition: Good. A vivid 19th-century account of London"s poorest districts through Vanderkiste"s missionary encounters and social critique, this book once belonged to philanthropist and banker, Samuel Gurney. On the publisher's original brown cloth binding with blind stamping.The book chronicles Vanderkiste"s six-year mission among the dens of London, focusing on missionary work among the urban poor and impoverished.His narrative depicts scenes and reflections: "A Fortune-Teller Converted," "Extreme Destitution," "Sanitary Arrangements," "Lamb and Flag Schools," "The Templars and Their Banner," "Struggles Against Superstition," "Is the Church Blameless?" and "Intemperance Precedes Lunacy."Bookplate of Samuel Gurney to front paste down. Samuel Gurney (1786-1856) was a wealthy Quaker banker and philanthropist, head of Overend, Gurney & Co., which became the world"s largest discount house in 19th-century London. He was also a leading social reformer, supporting his sister Elizabeth Fry"s prison reform work and promoting causes such as the abolition of slavery and improvements for the poor. On the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart. Spot of staining upper edge of front and rear board and towards the joints. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities, more so to upper extremities, resulting in slight loss to cloth. Slight rubbing to boards. Glue residue to gutter of font endpapers. Bookplate of S. Gurney Buxton, Catton Hall, Norfolk, to front free endpaper. The odd spot and slight handling mark to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with the odd spot heavier to first and last few leaves. Good. Various (illustrator). book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. Ex-library, Riwaka Library (a small 19th century provincial New Zealand library, Riwaka is situated 5km from Motueka, in the upper part of New Zealand's South Island.) Rebound in 19th Century half-leather library binding. Heavy rubbing to marbled papered boards. A 3/4" split to leather at tail of rear joint. 3/8" chips to leather at tips of corners of boards. Half of rear free endpaper torn away. Foxing to endpapers.; "Third Thousand". x, 357 pages. Lacking the publisher's advertisements. Half-leather and marbled papered boards. Page dimensions: 163 x 109mm. [Bibliographical Reference: Ferguson 17623 - "A somewhat discursive work recounting the author's missionary experiences in the Dungog and Maitland districts of New South Wales [. . .] The book takes its title from a perilous misadventure, when the author was lost for six days and nights in the bush, without food or shelter and exposed to heavy rain."]; Ex-Library; 8vo.…

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LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1858 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: 22 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: 22.…

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: 382. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1852 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: 382.…

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: 380. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1863 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: 380.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1870 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: 235 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: 235.…