Author: Walter Wyke SMITH
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Sunshine and Sea. A Yachting Visit to the Channel Islands and Coast of Brittany. By a Country Doctor [i.e. Walter Wyke-Smith]. With Frontispiece from a Photograph and Twenty-four Illustrations from Sketches by F.T.
Author: Walter Wyke SMITH
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
The Life of James McNeill Whistler
Author: Elizabeth Robins Pennell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Painters
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Painters
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
English Villages
Author: P. H. Ditchfield
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3387325967
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3387325967
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
The Motor Routes of England
Author: Gordon Home
Publisher:
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Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 398
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The Bayeux Tapestry Elucidated
Author: John Collingwood Bruce
Publisher: London, J. R. Smith
ISBN:
Category : Bayeux tapestry
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Publisher: London, J. R. Smith
ISBN:
Category : Bayeux tapestry
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
The Comic History of England
Author: Gilbert Abbott À Beckett
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
A'Beckett and Leech were original contributors to "Punch, or the London Charivari" magazine, established 1841. It became the famous "Punch" magazine and remained in publication to 2002. A'Beckett also wrote editorials for a similar concept magazine, "Figaro in London" that ceased publication in 1839. "In commencing this work, the object of the Author was, as he stated in the Prospectus, to blend amusement with instruction, by serving up, in as palatable a shape as he could, the facts of English History. He pledged himself not to sacrifice the substance to the seasoning; and though he has certainly been a little free in the use of his sauce, he hopes that he has not produced a mere hash on the present occasion. His object has been to furnish something which may be allowed to take its place as a standing at the library table, and which, though light, may not be found devoid of nutriment."--Preface.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
A'Beckett and Leech were original contributors to "Punch, or the London Charivari" magazine, established 1841. It became the famous "Punch" magazine and remained in publication to 2002. A'Beckett also wrote editorials for a similar concept magazine, "Figaro in London" that ceased publication in 1839. "In commencing this work, the object of the Author was, as he stated in the Prospectus, to blend amusement with instruction, by serving up, in as palatable a shape as he could, the facts of English History. He pledged himself not to sacrifice the substance to the seasoning; and though he has certainly been a little free in the use of his sauce, he hopes that he has not produced a mere hash on the present occasion. His object has been to furnish something which may be allowed to take its place as a standing at the library table, and which, though light, may not be found devoid of nutriment."--Preface.
Celestial Sleuth
Author: Donald W. Olson
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461484030
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
For a general audience interested in solving mysteries in art, history, and literature using the methods of science, 'forensic astronomy' is a thrilling new field of exploration. Astronomical calculations are the basis of the studies, which have the advantage of bringing to readers both evocative images and a better understanding of the skies. Weather facts, volcano studies, topography, tides, historical letters and diaries, famous paintings, military records, and the friendly assistance of experts in related fields add variety, depth, and interest to the work. The chosen topics are selected for their wide public recognition and intrigue, involving artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Edvard Munch, and Ansel Adams; historical events such as the Battle of Marathon, the death of Julius Caesar, the American Revolution, and World War II; and literary authors such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Joyce, and Mary Shelley. This book sets out to answer these mysteries indicated with the means and expertise of astronomy, opening the door to a richer experience of human culture and its relationship with nature. Each subject is carefully analyzed. As an example using the study of sky paintings by Vincent van Gogh, the analytical method would include: - computer calculations of historical skies above France in the 19th century - finding and quoting the clues found in translations of original letters by Van Gogh - making site visits to France to determine the precise locations when Van Gogh set up his easel and what celestial objects are depicted. For each historical event influenced by astronomy, there would be a different kind of mystery to be solved. As an example: - How can the phase of the Moon and time of moonrise help to explain a turning point of the American Civil War - the fatal wounding of Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville in 1863? For each literary reference to astronomy, it was determined which celestial objects were being described and making an argument that the author is describing an actual event. For example, what was the date of the moonlit scene when Mary Shelley first had the idea for her novel “Frankenstein?” These and more fun riddles will enchant and delight the fan of art and astronomy.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461484030
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
For a general audience interested in solving mysteries in art, history, and literature using the methods of science, 'forensic astronomy' is a thrilling new field of exploration. Astronomical calculations are the basis of the studies, which have the advantage of bringing to readers both evocative images and a better understanding of the skies. Weather facts, volcano studies, topography, tides, historical letters and diaries, famous paintings, military records, and the friendly assistance of experts in related fields add variety, depth, and interest to the work. The chosen topics are selected for their wide public recognition and intrigue, involving artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Edvard Munch, and Ansel Adams; historical events such as the Battle of Marathon, the death of Julius Caesar, the American Revolution, and World War II; and literary authors such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Joyce, and Mary Shelley. This book sets out to answer these mysteries indicated with the means and expertise of astronomy, opening the door to a richer experience of human culture and its relationship with nature. Each subject is carefully analyzed. As an example using the study of sky paintings by Vincent van Gogh, the analytical method would include: - computer calculations of historical skies above France in the 19th century - finding and quoting the clues found in translations of original letters by Van Gogh - making site visits to France to determine the precise locations when Van Gogh set up his easel and what celestial objects are depicted. For each historical event influenced by astronomy, there would be a different kind of mystery to be solved. As an example: - How can the phase of the Moon and time of moonrise help to explain a turning point of the American Civil War - the fatal wounding of Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville in 1863? For each literary reference to astronomy, it was determined which celestial objects were being described and making an argument that the author is describing an actual event. For example, what was the date of the moonlit scene when Mary Shelley first had the idea for her novel “Frankenstein?” These and more fun riddles will enchant and delight the fan of art and astronomy.
The Romance of Names
Author: Ernest Weekley
Publisher: London J. Murray 1914.
ISBN:
Category : Names, Personal
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Publisher: London J. Murray 1914.
ISBN:
Category : Names, Personal
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The History of Drogheda
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780461270334
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780461270334
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
Memorials of Old Suffolk
Author: Vincent Burrough Redstone
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Suffolk (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Suffolk (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description