Author: Arnold Fredericks
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780484299824
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Excerpt from The Ivory Snuff Box Nothing, monsieur, except that your train leaves he consulted his watch in twenty min utes. Duvall drew out a cigar and lit it, with a gesture of annoyance. The matter does not appear very important, he grumbled. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Ivory Snuff Box (Classic Reprint)
Author: Arnold Fredericks
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780484299824
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Excerpt from The Ivory Snuff Box Nothing, monsieur, except that your train leaves he consulted his watch in twenty min utes. Duvall drew out a cigar and lit it, with a gesture of annoyance. The matter does not appear very important, he grumbled. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780484299824
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Excerpt from The Ivory Snuff Box Nothing, monsieur, except that your train leaves he consulted his watch in twenty min utes. Duvall drew out a cigar and lit it, with a gesture of annoyance. The matter does not appear very important, he grumbled. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Ivory Snuff Box
Author: Frederic Arnold Kummer
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
In this detective novel - a small box of ivory for holding snuff, with no real value, has been stolen from the French ambassador. Detective Duvall is ordered to travel back to London emergently, and recover the snuff box at all costs. _x000D_ Frederic Arnold Kummer (1873-1943) was an American author, playwright and screen writer. He wrote in various genres including spy and international mysteries, detective novels, romances and non-fiction. Under the pseudonym Arnold Fredericks he wrote a series of mysteries featuring the detective Richard Duvall._x000D_ _x000D_
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
In this detective novel - a small box of ivory for holding snuff, with no real value, has been stolen from the French ambassador. Detective Duvall is ordered to travel back to London emergently, and recover the snuff box at all costs. _x000D_ Frederic Arnold Kummer (1873-1943) was an American author, playwright and screen writer. He wrote in various genres including spy and international mysteries, detective novels, romances and non-fiction. Under the pseudonym Arnold Fredericks he wrote a series of mysteries featuring the detective Richard Duvall._x000D_ _x000D_
A Catalogue of the Classic Contents of Strawberry Hill, Collected by Horace Walpole. [A Sale Catalogue for the Auction on 25 April 1842. With a Portrait.]
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
A Catalogue of the Classic Contents of Strawberry Hill Collected by Horace Walpole
Author: Horace Walpole
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
A Catalogue of the Classic Contents of Strawberry Hill Collected by Horace Walpole
Author: George Robins
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
The Cardinal's Snuff-Box (Classic Reprint)
Author: Henry Harland
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781331680215
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Excerpt from The Cardinal's Snuff-Box Peter's eyes met hers, took in her face. And suddenly his heart gave a jump. Then it stopped dead still, tingling, for a second. Then it flew off, racing perilously. - Oh, for reasons for the best reasons in the world but thereby hangs my tale. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781331680215
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Excerpt from The Cardinal's Snuff-Box Peter's eyes met hers, took in her face. And suddenly his heart gave a jump. Then it stopped dead still, tingling, for a second. Then it flew off, racing perilously. - Oh, for reasons for the best reasons in the world but thereby hangs my tale. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies, & Society 1700-1880
Author: Antigone Clarke
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764316883
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The box represents great temptation. "Open me" it says. The human cannot resist it; its charm is overwhelming. So too, is the charm of this remarkable book, in which antique boxes and tea caddies - along with the people who inspired, made, and used them - dance gracefully through the pages. The reader is guided through the aesthetic, cultural, and social influences of the years covered, accumulating a deep understanding of the form, decoration, and purpose of eighteenth and nineteenth century boxes. The extensive text covers wooden, tortoiseshell, ivory, papier m*^ach*/e, and lacquer boxes. There are chapters on Anglo Indian, Scottish, Irish, Penwork, Straw work, and Tunbridge ware boxes, as well as on boxes made for special purposes. Captions include complete descriptions, values, and circa dates for all boxes shown. The 905 images include original drawings, magnificent photographs of complete pieces, and close-ups illustrating the structure and decoration of boxes. This is an indispensable companion for box collectors and reflects fascinating information about cultural forces that shaped the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764316883
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The box represents great temptation. "Open me" it says. The human cannot resist it; its charm is overwhelming. So too, is the charm of this remarkable book, in which antique boxes and tea caddies - along with the people who inspired, made, and used them - dance gracefully through the pages. The reader is guided through the aesthetic, cultural, and social influences of the years covered, accumulating a deep understanding of the form, decoration, and purpose of eighteenth and nineteenth century boxes. The extensive text covers wooden, tortoiseshell, ivory, papier m*^ach*/e, and lacquer boxes. There are chapters on Anglo Indian, Scottish, Irish, Penwork, Straw work, and Tunbridge ware boxes, as well as on boxes made for special purposes. Captions include complete descriptions, values, and circa dates for all boxes shown. The 905 images include original drawings, magnificent photographs of complete pieces, and close-ups illustrating the structure and decoration of boxes. This is an indispensable companion for box collectors and reflects fascinating information about cultural forces that shaped the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
The Ivory Snuff Box
Author: Frederic Arnold Kummer
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781724265760
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The Ivory Snuff Box by Frederic Arnold Kummer An American spy is dispatched to save the French from defeat at the hands of the Germans. The "maguffin" in the proceedings is the titular snuff box, which contains the special and secret missing papers. The insidious Huns attempt to force Blinn's wife to reveal the whereabouts of the snuff box by subjecting her husband to deadly ultra-violet rays. Includes a brief biography of the Author. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781724265760
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The Ivory Snuff Box by Frederic Arnold Kummer An American spy is dispatched to save the French from defeat at the hands of the Germans. The "maguffin" in the proceedings is the titular snuff box, which contains the special and secret missing papers. The insidious Huns attempt to force Blinn's wife to reveal the whereabouts of the snuff box by subjecting her husband to deadly ultra-violet rays. Includes a brief biography of the Author. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
Silent Mystery and Detective Movies
Author: Ken Wlaschin
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786443502
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
The silent film era was known in part for its cliffhanger serials and air of suspense that kept audiences returning to theaters week after week. Icons such as Douglas Fairbanks, Laurel and Hardy, Lon Chaney and Harry Houdini were among those who graced the dark and shadowy screen. This reference guide to silent films with mystery and detective content lists more than 1,500 titles in one of entertainment's most popular and enduring genres. While most of the films examined are from North America, mystery films from around the world are included.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786443502
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
The silent film era was known in part for its cliffhanger serials and air of suspense that kept audiences returning to theaters week after week. Icons such as Douglas Fairbanks, Laurel and Hardy, Lon Chaney and Harry Houdini were among those who graced the dark and shadowy screen. This reference guide to silent films with mystery and detective content lists more than 1,500 titles in one of entertainment's most popular and enduring genres. While most of the films examined are from North America, mystery films from around the world are included.
The United States Catalog
Author: Mary Burnham
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1612
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1612
Book Description