First impressions and studies from nature in Hindostan; embracing an outline of the voyage to Calcutta, and five years' residence in Bengal and the Doab, from mdcccxxxi to mdcccxxxvi
Bacon, Thomas, Lieut
Published by Wm. H. Allen and Co, London, 1837
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First edition, 2 volumes, 8vo, pp. xix, [1], 406; lithograph map, frontispiece in each volume, 24 lithograph plates; original terracotta cloth, gilt-stamped spine; rebacked with original spines laid down, endpapers replaced; thus, good, sound, and clean. "An officer in the Bengal Horse Artillery, Bacon recounts his assignment to India with vivid descriptions of life in the cantonments, travels along the Ganges River, and observations of the peoples he encountered. He also enjoyed hunting wild boar and tiger in the 'junguls' near the confluence of the Ganges and Jumna Rivers . An interesting view of pre-Raj India and its wild sports" (Czech). Czech, Asia, p. 16. Seller Inventory # 68313
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Title: First impressions and studies from nature in...
Publisher: Wm. H. Allen and Co, London
Publication Date: 1837
Edition: 1st Edition
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First impressions and studies from nature in Hindostan; embracing an outline of the voyage to Calcutta, and five years residence in Bengal and the Doab, from MDCCCXXXI to MDCCCXXXVI. By Thomas Bacon . Volume 1 1837 [LeatherBound]
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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: 460. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1837 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. Volume 1 Language: English Pages: 460 Volume 1. Seller Inventory # LB100156123223
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First impressions and studies from nature in Hindostan; embracing an outline of the voyage to Calcutta, and five years residence in Bengal and the Doab, from MDCCCXXXI to MDCCCXXXVI. By Thomas Bacon . 1837 Volume 2 [LeatherBound]
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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: 494. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1837 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. Volume 2 Language: English Pages: 494 Volume 2. Seller Inventory # LB100158080608
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First Impressions and Studies From Nature in Hindostan; Embracing an Outline of the Voyage to Calcutta, and Five Years Residence in Bengal and the Doáb, From MDCCCXXXI to MDCCCXXXVI; Volume 1
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First impressions and studies from nature in Hindostan : embracing an outline of the voyage to Calcutta, and five years residence in Bengal and the Doáb, from MDCCCXXXI to MDCCCXXXVI. / By Thomas Bacon: volume II
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First Edition. Worn copy bound in full aniline calf with a leather gilt-blocked label to the spine. Some wear and tear to the spine and panel edges as with age. Physical description; vol. II (only): 436 pages ; frontispieces, plates, maps 24 cm. Notes; 24 (1 folding) engr. plates incl. elevation and map. Subjects; Travel. India Description and travel. India. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 288589
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First impressions and studies from nature in Hindostan : embracing an outline of the voyage to Calcutta, and five years residence in Bengal and the Doáb, from MDCCCXXXI to MDCCCXXXVI. / By Thomas Bacon: volume II
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First Edition. Worn copy bound in full aniline calf with a leather gilt-blocked label to the spine. Some wear and tear to the spine and panel edges as with age. Physical description; vol. II (only): 436 pages ; frontispieces, plates, maps 24 cm. Notes; 24 (1 folding) engr. plates incl. elevation and map. Subjects; Travel. India Description and travel. India. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 288589
First Impressions and Studies from Nature in Hindostan; embracing an outline of the voyage to Calcutta, and five years' residence in Bengal and the Doab, from MDCCCXXXI to MDCCCXXXVI
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First edition. First edition. Full-page map, frontispieces, plates. [xx], 406; [xvi], 436 pp. 2 vols. 8vo. "An officer in the Bengal Horse Artillery, Bacon recounts his assignment to India with vivid descriptions of life in the cantonments, travels along the Ganges River, and observations of the peoples he encountered. He also enjoyed hunting wild boar and tiger in the 'junguls' near the confluence of the Ganges and Jumna Rivers. Near Hurdwar, he hunted wild elephant and tiger. Continuing into the Dehra Doon, he collected bear and encountered more tiger. An interesting view of pre-Raj India and its wild sports" (Czech). Czech, Asia, p. 16 Bound in half contemporary blue morocco and marbled boards Full-page map, frontispieces, plates. [xx], 406; [xvi], 436 pp. 2 vols. 8vo. Seller Inventory # 321388