Author: H. Beam Piper
Publisher: The Floating Press
ISBN: 1775455491
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Author H. Beam Piper attained literary acclaim with his inventive forays into science fiction, but he also tried his hand at the mystery genre. Murder in the Gunroom features a detective whose expertise in antique guns makes him the perfect candidate to crack the case of a collector felled by one of his own weapons.
Murder in the Gunroom
Author: H. Beam Piper
Publisher: The Floating Press
ISBN: 1775455491
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Author H. Beam Piper attained literary acclaim with his inventive forays into science fiction, but he also tried his hand at the mystery genre. Murder in the Gunroom features a detective whose expertise in antique guns makes him the perfect candidate to crack the case of a collector felled by one of his own weapons.
Publisher: The Floating Press
ISBN: 1775455491
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Author H. Beam Piper attained literary acclaim with his inventive forays into science fiction, but he also tried his hand at the mystery genre. Murder in the Gunroom features a detective whose expertise in antique guns makes him the perfect candidate to crack the case of a collector felled by one of his own weapons.
H. M. S. Surprise (Vol. Book 3) (Aubrey/Maturin Novels)
Author: Patrick O'Brian
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393088464
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
"Few, very few books have made my heart thud with excitement. H.M.S. Surprise managed it." —Helen Lucy Burke, Irish Press In H.M.S. Surprise, British naval officer Jack Aubrey and surgeon Stephen Maturin face near-death and tumultuous romance in the distant waters ploughed by the ships of the East India Company. Tasked with ferrying a British ambassador to the Sultan of Kampong, they find themselves on a prolonged voyage aboard a Royal Navy frigate en route to the Malay Peninsula. In this new sphere, Aubrey is on the defensive, pitting wits and seamanship against an enemy who enjoys overwhelming local superiority. But somewhere in the Indian Ocean lies the prize that could secure him a marriage to his beloved Sophie and make him rich beyond his wildest dreams: the ships sent by Napoleon to attack the China Fleet.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393088464
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
"Few, very few books have made my heart thud with excitement. H.M.S. Surprise managed it." —Helen Lucy Burke, Irish Press In H.M.S. Surprise, British naval officer Jack Aubrey and surgeon Stephen Maturin face near-death and tumultuous romance in the distant waters ploughed by the ships of the East India Company. Tasked with ferrying a British ambassador to the Sultan of Kampong, they find themselves on a prolonged voyage aboard a Royal Navy frigate en route to the Malay Peninsula. In this new sphere, Aubrey is on the defensive, pitting wits and seamanship against an enemy who enjoys overwhelming local superiority. But somewhere in the Indian Ocean lies the prize that could secure him a marriage to his beloved Sophie and make him rich beyond his wildest dreams: the ships sent by Napoleon to attack the China Fleet.
In the Gunroom
Author: Gerald Burrard
Publisher:
ISBN: 1446523292
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
One hundred questions relating to shooting and guns are answered by an expert in the field. Recommended for all country sports enthusiasts. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
Publisher:
ISBN: 1446523292
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
One hundred questions relating to shooting and guns are answered by an expert in the field. Recommended for all country sports enthusiasts. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
From the Gunroom
Author: Keith Stahl
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781599488745
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
"Keith Stahl's poems in From the Gunroom recycle words and phrases like "mean point of impact" and "extreme killing range" to empathically explore the history of a dysfunctional family and the corrosive effects of masculinity. Weirdly touching, funny and strange, wrought from the language of violence, these startling original poems redeem and critique our gun obsessed society's willing and unwilling victims with a dead-on, loaded, penetrating humor. Sarah C. Harwell"--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781599488745
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
"Keith Stahl's poems in From the Gunroom recycle words and phrases like "mean point of impact" and "extreme killing range" to empathically explore the history of a dysfunctional family and the corrosive effects of masculinity. Weirdly touching, funny and strange, wrought from the language of violence, these startling original poems redeem and critique our gun obsessed society's willing and unwilling victims with a dead-on, loaded, penetrating humor. Sarah C. Harwell"--
The Mauritius Command
Author: Patrick O'Brian
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393037043
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Stephen Maturin brings Captain Jack Aubrey secret orders to lead an expedition against the French islands of Mauritius and La Reunion, but the conduct of two of his own officers threatens the success of the mission.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393037043
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Stephen Maturin brings Captain Jack Aubrey secret orders to lead an expedition against the French islands of Mauritius and La Reunion, but the conduct of two of his own officers threatens the success of the mission.
The Gunroom
Author: Charles Morgan
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Morgan's criticism of the British Navy in this novel led to the book's limited distribution.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Morgan's criticism of the British Navy in this novel led to the book's limited distribution.
Winchester Shotguns
Author: Dennis Adler
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 151070924X
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 926
Book Description
In the study and appreciation of American history, and in understanding the crucial role played by firearms in that extraordinary saga, one of the most famous gunmakers is Winchester. Their products are so much in demand that they indisputably hold the title of the Blue Chips of gun collecting. And while a notable amount of literature on these marques has appeared in print, much of it from the period of post-World War II, there are still major categories which demand focused books. Such works are in response not only to the "need to know" from students, historians and collectors, but also are a powerful reflection of the ever-expanding explosion of interest in the magical world of firearms. The study of arms is a highly visual, and technical, pursuit. Having the objects sitting on a page, as if they are on the reader's desk, is a true delight. Few photographers can equal those images of excellence. And no one today can match his combination of skill, aptitude and artistry at doing both text and photographs
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 151070924X
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 926
Book Description
In the study and appreciation of American history, and in understanding the crucial role played by firearms in that extraordinary saga, one of the most famous gunmakers is Winchester. Their products are so much in demand that they indisputably hold the title of the Blue Chips of gun collecting. And while a notable amount of literature on these marques has appeared in print, much of it from the period of post-World War II, there are still major categories which demand focused books. Such works are in response not only to the "need to know" from students, historians and collectors, but also are a powerful reflection of the ever-expanding explosion of interest in the magical world of firearms. The study of arms is a highly visual, and technical, pursuit. Having the objects sitting on a page, as if they are on the reader's desk, is a true delight. Few photographers can equal those images of excellence. And no one today can match his combination of skill, aptitude and artistry at doing both text and photographs
Fine Shotguns
Author: John M. Taylor
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 151070096X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
In Fine Shotguns, expert John M. Taylor offers a global view of shotguns using photographs and descriptions of guns from the United States, Britain, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, and Italy. Here are all types of shotguns: single barrel, double barrel, combination guns, hammer shotguns, paired shotguns, special-use guns, small-bore shotguns, shotgun stocks or shotguns with metal finishes, and bespoke shotguns. This all encompassing guide includes sections on how to care for and storage your weapon, what accessories are available for your model, and how to choose the perfect traveling case. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 151070096X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
In Fine Shotguns, expert John M. Taylor offers a global view of shotguns using photographs and descriptions of guns from the United States, Britain, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, and Italy. Here are all types of shotguns: single barrel, double barrel, combination guns, hammer shotguns, paired shotguns, special-use guns, small-bore shotguns, shotgun stocks or shotguns with metal finishes, and bespoke shotguns. This all encompassing guide includes sections on how to care for and storage your weapon, what accessories are available for your model, and how to choose the perfect traveling case. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
The Gunsmith's Manual. A Complete Handbook for the American Gunsmith, Being a Practical Guide to All Branches of the Trade
Author: James Parish Stelle
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385353912
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385353912
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
The Firearms Law Handbook
Author: Laura Saunsbury
Publisher: Wildy, Simmonds & Hill Publishing
ISBN: 9780854902736
Category : Firearms
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Firearms Law Handbook covers all aspects of the law relating to the use of firearms in Britain. Those who enforce and apply the law will find it of invaluable assistance in their work. Although the subjects covered can be complex, the book is written in an approachable style to be understood by all of those with an interest in the subject.
Publisher: Wildy, Simmonds & Hill Publishing
ISBN: 9780854902736
Category : Firearms
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Firearms Law Handbook covers all aspects of the law relating to the use of firearms in Britain. Those who enforce and apply the law will find it of invaluable assistance in their work. Although the subjects covered can be complex, the book is written in an approachable style to be understood by all of those with an interest in the subject.