Island Story History Britain by H E Marshall (105 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. If you are you looking to inspire your child with the story of British History, H E Marshall's classic children's history of Britain is perfect. First published in 1905, this beautifully written narrative sets out the history of Britain from the Romans to the death of Queen Victoria in a way that has delighted and enthused children for generations. This reprinted, centenary edition includes all 31 of the original, evocative colour illustrations. - Simple narrative, enthralling character descriptions and beautiful illustrations make this the ideal read for children - The vivid presentation of historical events will capture children's imaginations - The perfect gift for any child! Also available from Galore Park: - Junior History Books 1, 2 and 3 - History for Common Entrance 13+ Textbooks, Revision Guide and Exam Practice Questions. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Just over a century ago, Our Island Story entranced a nation's children by telling their history in stories. Short, simply written chapters, packed with living characters and thrilling action - and illustrated with vivid colour pictures - illuminate all the main events from Britain's earliest days to the end of Victoria's reign. And its glorious fusion of myth and legend with sober fact - Canute and King Arthur with Cromwell and the Indian Mutiny - is as seductive now as it ever was. 'I was given H.E. Marshall's Our Island Story at Christmas 1936 and I've still got that copy. It was a direct inspiration for me in my career as a historian' Antonia Fraser, Daily Telegraph. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Just over a century ago, Our Island Story entranced a nation's children by telling their history in stories. Short, simply written chapters, packed with living characters and thrilling action - and illustrated with vivid colour pictures - illuminate all the main events from Britain's earliest days to the end of Victoria's reign. And its glorious fusion of myth and legend with sober fact - Canute and King Arthur with Cromwell and the Indian Mutiny - is as seductive now as it ever was. 'I was given H.E. Marshall's Our Island Story at Christmas 1936 and I've still got that copy. It was a direct inspiration for me in my career as a historian' Antonia Fraser 'It is written in a way that really captured my imagination and which nurtured my interest in the history of our great nation' David Cameron 'One of the most influential works of history of the 20th century' Times Educational Supplement. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. DJ with some edge wear and creasing.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Good. No Edition Remarks. 557 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth. Colour illustrated plates. Light foxing and tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Light cracking and creasing to gutters; some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining and scuffing overall. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean.

Condition: Fair. No Edition Stated. 557 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with dulled gilt lettering. Front endpaper missing. Notable foxing and tanning to endpapers and page edges. Previous owner's inscription to half title page. Pages are rough cut. Moderate wear and bumping to spine, board edges and corners, with small splits and crushing to spine ends. Notable scuffing, staining and marking to boards. Larger split to top of rear joint.

Condition: Fair. No Edition Remarks. 557 pages. No dust jacket. Decorative cloth. Black and white and colour illustrated plates. Light foxing and tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Binding is slightly loose but pages remain attached. Boards have moderate corner bumping and edge-wear with visible tanning, staining and scuffing overall. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean.

Paperback. Very Good condition. 474 Pages. Not Inscribed. The much-loved children's history of Britain revived for a new generation, telling the history of Britain - alongside myths and legends such as King Arthur and Canute commanding the tide - Our Island Story is packed with living characters and thrilling action.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A. S. Forrest (illustrator). Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported.

reprint hardback no dustwrapper good last entry in Appendix Queen Elizabeth 1992, light marking to fore edges, very slightly rubbed at corners and spine ends, centre page has been reinforced with sellotape, clean, tight copy.

Super octavo hardcover (fine) in d/w (fine). All our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

Condition: Good. No Edition Remarks. 579 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over pictorial cloth covered boards. Colour illustrations. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf wear with minor corner bumping and crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge wear with tears, chipping and creasing. Some tanning and foxing to all surfaces, particularly to spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. undated. the boards are edge worn, spine is partly torn on the bottom. some scribbling on the front end page. contents are clear and presentable. several color plates included. may require extra postage. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. A. S. FORREST (illustrator). Buckram rebind, clean boards. , Ladies Recreation Club stamp to one of the plates, otherwise, clean throughout. Good. 0.

Hardcover. Condition: GOOD. 2005. Galore Park Publishing Ltd . Hardcover. ACCEPTABLE DJ; Acceptable, edgewear. DJ price clipped. Some pages marked. 9x6.

23x17, 557p, láminas en color. Encuadernación editorial.