Wickett W (7 results)

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:090096328X.…

Cloth, 8vo, 22 cm, 144 pp, 23 ills. From the blurb - "Robert Bloomfield was born in Suffolk of a humble background. He attended the local dame school and as a young man travelled to London to learn the trade of shoemaking. Years later he wrote The Farmer's Boy, a poem based on nostalgic memories of his youth. But he had no success with publishers until a barrister, Capel Lofft, from close to his birthplace in Suffolk, extended his patronage. Other backers included the Duke of Grafton, the Duke of York and even the Prince of Wales himself. The first edition was published in 1800 with great success. By the seventh edition in 1803 more than 30,000 copies had been sold. Other poems followed and many are worthy of serious consideration: Bloomfield died at Shefford, Bedfordshire, in 1823, after years of ill-health. In this book many of his poems are published again, as well as samples of both his prose and plays." Very Good in a dustwrapper with a slightly faded spine-panel.…

8vo., First Edition, with 23 plates on 16, neat signature on front free endpaper; cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an intriguing look into municipal institutions in Ontario, Canada, from their inception to their current form. The author delves into the historical context of their development, tracing their evolution from a system of appointed justices of the peace to the present-day democratically elected municipal councils. The book explores the gradual expansion of municipal powers and responsibilities, as well as the tension between local self-government and provincial oversight. By examining the interplay between state and local authority, this book sheds light on the complex dynamics of municipal governance and its impact on the lives of Ontarians. 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 provides a comprehensive overview of Canadian municipal government, exploring its history, organization, and key features. It traces the evolution of municipal systems from pre-Confederation to the present day, highlighting the influence of both English and American models. The author examines the unique characteristics of Canadian municipal government, including its relative simplicity, low levels of political party involvement, and conservative franchise. The book also discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Canadian municipalities, such as the need for increased provincial oversight, the growing diversity of urban populations, and the demand for greater citizen participation. Through its detailed analysis and engaging narrative, this book offers valuable insights into the complexities and importance of local government in Canada. 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. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Bound in brown cloth, with gilt lettering to spine, this hardcover First Edition is VG in Vg wrapper. 144pp with 5 chapters and Epilogue containing Poems, letters etc. Also, 23 illustrations, reproductions of engravings and photographs. Wrapper unclipped, but slight wear to jacket edges, otherwise VG.…

Original Printed Wrappers. Condition: Fine. First Edition. San Francisco: Sierra Club, 1944. First and only Edition. October, 1944 [Vol 29, No. 5]. Original printed wrappers, 9 1/4" x 6". Photographs. Fine; flawless. As close to pristine as such an esteemed vintage publication, so many decades old, can possibly be. 25 B&W Plates, 19 of them by Joseph N. LeConte, one of them a portrait of Francis Holman by Ansel Adams. Articles include: The Sierra Club Farther Afield (Charlotte E. Mauk); A Soldier's Farewell to the Heights (Norman Bright); Souvenir (Katherine Carr Henze); The Photography of Joseph N. LeConte (article text by Ansel Adams, probably the most famous of the SC's photographers, and who got his start in photography at SC as a young man)); Francis Holman, 1856-1944 (article also by Ansel Adams, with th above-mentioned Adams portrait photo of Holman as well); The Creation of Yosemite National Park (John Muir); Governmental Preservation of Natural Scenery (Frederick Law Olmsted [Pere]); El Volcan Paricutin (Walton A. Wickett); The Founding of a Ski Club in Bolivia (Helen Patton); Jam Crack Joe [a poem with sketch illustrations] ("Hoofin' Herb" Conn); and a variety of regular departments. See all scans. Ships in a stout box, of course; not a bag. Extraordinarily scarce in any condition; this is the highest condition. SC1. Joseph N. LeConte, W.A. Wickett, Daniel H. Condit; et al. Portrait photo of Francis Holman by Ansel Adams (illustrator). …