ENGLER, HAGEN

Water Features (Dedication and Signed 'Hagen)

Port Elizabeth, South Africa: Hagen Engler, 1998. First Edition; First Impression. Softcover. ISBN: 0620235012. Wear to spine, covers and corners. Cover corners scuffed. Slight discolouration on block edges. Spine good but cover coming away slightly from block. ; Signed with dedication on title page. Wear to spine, covers and corners. Cover corners scuffed. Slight discolouration on block edges. Spine good but cover coming away slightly from block. A lively, satirical exploration of contemporary South African culture, blending wit, humor, and sharp social commentary. Engler, a well-known South African writer, uses the metaphor of water features—man-made enhancements designed for aesthetic purposes—to explore the contradictions and absurdities of modern life. The book touches on consumerism, identity, and the quirky aspects of suburban existence. As always Engler's writing is engaging, often irreverent, making Water Features a humorous, thought-provoking commentary on the artificiality of certain societal constructs and the search for authenticity. ; Octavo; 148 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 62092

Catalogue: Travel and Adventure

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FORREST, A. S.

A Tour Through Old Provence

London: Stanley Paul, [1911]. Original decorated cloth. With frontispiece, plates and illustrations. Dustjacket in clear plastic cover. Endpapers somewhat foxed. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; 22 x 14.6 x 4.7 cms; 288 pages. Very Good in Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 62639

Catalogue: Travel and Adventure

Keywords: Social & Cultural History Europe France

MITTELHOLZER, WALTER

Flying Adventures

London & Glasgow: Blackie & Son Ltd, 1936. First Edition; First Impression. Original cloth. With plates. Decorated endpapers. Loosely inserted contemporary newspaper articles. Light foxing to top and fore edge. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Spine somewhat faded. ; 21.21 x 14.4 x 4.1 cms; xiv, 201 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 62638

Catalogue: Travel and Adventure

Keywords: Aviation Early 20th Century of Flight Social & Cultural History Arctic Africa

PALLIS, MARCO

Peaks and Lamas

London: Readers Union By Arrangement With Cassell, 1948. Book Club Edition; First Impression. Original cloth. With maps & plates. Slight foxing to endpapers, first & last few pages & edges. Slight wear and some soiling to covers. ; 20.8 x 13 x 2 cms; viii, 248 pages. Good+ .

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Book number: 62560

Catalogue: Travel and Adventure

Keywords: Mountaineering Tibet Himalayas India Memoirs Social & Cultural History Buddhism

PEEL, C. V. A.

Wild Sport in the Outer Hebrides

London: F. E. Robinson, 1901. Original blindstamped gilt decorated cloth. With frontispiece, plates & illustrations. Tope edge gilt. Library stamp on front and rear pastedown. Rear front free endpaper foxed. Library plate on front cover 'Royal Naval Barracks Portsmouth Officers' Library'. Remnants of library sticker on spine. Spine somewhat faded. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; 22.4 x 14.3 x 3 cms; xvi, 133 pages. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 62647

Catalogue: Travel and Adventure

Keywords: Social & Cultural Natural History Scotland Nineteenth Century Hunting Shooting & Fishing Photography Biographies Autobiographies & Memoirs