Literary Cat Books: Biographies, Memoirs
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Jamie: An 80th Birthday Tribute from His Friends
Edinburgh, 1980. Limited Edition. Original Cloth. Signed by Hamish Hamilton: "To Gerry Simpson with best wishes from "Jamie" alias Hamish Hamilton November 1980" on half-title page. Limited edition- Number 91 of 500 copies. Plastic dustjacket. With colour frontispiece. Top edge sprayed blue. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. ; Signed by Hamish Hamilton: "To Gerry Simpson with best wishes from "Jamie" alias Hamish Hamilton November 1980" on half-title page. Limited edition- Number 91 of 500 copies. ; Octavo; 90 pages; Signed by Biographee. Very Good with no dust jacket .
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Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs
Spreading My Wings. One of Britain's Top Women Pilots Tells Her Remarkable Story from Pre-War Flying to Breaking the Sound Barrier
London: Grub Street Publishing, 2008. First Edition; Fifth Impression. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 1904010318. With illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; Octavo; 224 pages. As New .
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Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs
Keywords: 1904010318 Aviation
King Cnut and the Viking Conquest of England 1016
Stroud, Gloucestershire: Amberley Publishing, 2016. First Edition. Original Boards. ISBN: 1445645874. With maps and plates. Pages slightly yellowed. Light wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; Octavo; 315 pages. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket .
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Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs
Keywords: 1445645874 Denmark Norway Scandinavian English History Medieval Europe
Crooked Snake. The Life and Crimes of Albert Lepard
Jackson, Mississippi: University Press of Mississippi, 2019. First Edition. Original Cloth. ISBN: 149682170X. With illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; Octavo; x, 206 pages. New in New dust jacket .
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Catalogue: Biographies, Memoirs & Autobiographies
Keywords: 149682170x Crime True Stories Kidnapping Penitentiary
Pitt Rivers. The Life and Archaeological Work of Lieutenant-General Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1991. First Edition. Original cloth. ISBN: 0521400775. With plates & illustrations. Label of former owner on front free endpaper. Loosely inserted printed letter to Michael Thompson on letter headed paper of the Royal Commission on the historical monuments of England signed by Mark Bowden discussing a point regarding the theory of cultural evolution of societies of Pitt Rivers. Slight wear & slight soiling to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; This comprehensive biography explores the multifaceted career of General Pitt Rivers (1827–1900) , a pivotal figure in the development of archaeology and anthropology. Pitt Rivers was a flamboyant polymath whose contributions extended beyond his military career to influence the fields of anthropology, archaeology, and public education significantly. The book delves into Pitt Rivers' pioneering approach to archaeology, marked by his meticulous excavation techniques and his commitment to the systematic documentation of artifacts. It also highlights his foundational role in the establishment of the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford, which houses one of the world's most extensive collections of anthropology and archaeology. Through detailed research and accessible writing, Bowden paints a vivid portrait of a man whose legacy continues to shape contemporary understandings of human history and culture. This work is not only a tribute to Pitt Rivers' extraordinary life and achievements but also a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the origins of modern archaeological and anthropological practices. ; Quarto; xvi, 182 pages. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket .
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Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs
Keywords: 0521400775 Discoveries Ethnology Social &
Where the Devil Says Goodnight. Gdzie Diabel Mowi Dobranoc
No Place: Renia Cassell, 2022. First Edition. Original decorated boards. ISBN: 1399936522. With b/w & coloured illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; Quarto; 156 pages. As New with no dust jacket .
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Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs
Keywords: 1399936522 Second Social & Cultural History 2nd World War Ww2
Cynog - Mab y Pregethwr
Talybont, Ceredigion: Y Lolfa, 2005. First Edition. Original wrappers. ISBN: 0862437911. With illustrations. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; 285 pages. Very Good+ .
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Catalogue: Biographies, Memoirs & Autobiographies
Keywords: 0862437911 Literature Politics Welsh History Mid Wales
Hela'r Hen Ganeuon
Talybont, Ceredigion: Y Lolfa, 2009. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 1847711782. Light shelfwear. ; Octavo; 248 pages. New .
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Catalogue: Biographies, Memoirs & Autobiographies
Keywords: 1847711782 Music
Buffalo Bill Cody. The Man Who Shaped the Wild West Legend
Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland, 2020. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 0786499532. With illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; Octavo; 238 pages. New .
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Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs
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Autobiographical Sketches
London: Elek, 1975. First Edition. Original Boards. ISBN: 023640010X. With illustrations. Dustjacket in plastic protective cover. With remnants and/or residue on endpapers, covers & dustjacket. With library stamps & labels. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; 22.7 x 14.5 x 2 cms; 167 pages. Good in Good dust jacket .
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Catalogue: Biographies, Memoirs & Autobiographies
Keywords: 023640010x Architecture
Don't Worry About the Money Now
London: Hamish Hamilton, 1983. First Edition; First Impression. Original Boards. ISBN: 0241109590. Signed by Sandy Gall on title page: "For Gerry, With Best Wishes, Sandy Gall". Some bumping to top edge of spine & dustjacket. Slight discolouration and light foxing to inside of dustjacket. Light discolouration to pages. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. ; Signed by Sandy Gall on title page: "For Gerry, With Best Wishes, Sandy Gall" ; Octavo; 344 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket .
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Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs
Keywords: 0241109590 Media Studies Journalism World Atlas
Adolphe Thiers, Ou, de la Nécessité en Politique
Paris: Fayard, 1986. First Edition; First Edition. Original Wrappers. 622 pages. With former owner's name on front free endpaper. Occasional annotation in pencil. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Spine lightly creased. ; "Adolphe Thiers, ou, De la Nécessité en Politique" by Pierre Guiral presents a comprehensive biography of Adolphe Thiers, a pivotal figure in French politics during the 19th century. Guiral explores Thiers' complex political career, beginning as a staunch defender of liberal principles and later serving as the first President of the Third French Republic. The book delves into Thiers' role during critical events such as the 1848 Revolution, his opposition to Napoleon III, and his controversial leadership during the 1871 Paris Commune, where his decisions were both criticized and deemed necessary for the survival of the Republic. Guiral portrays Thiers as a pragmatic and resilient leader, whose political maneuvers were often driven by the exigencies of the times rather than ideological purity. The biography is not just a recounting of historical events, but a study of political necessity and the often harsh realities of governance. Through Thiers' life, Guiral examines broader themes of power, governance, and political responsibility in turbulent times, offering insights into the challenges of leadership and the compromises required in the art of politics. ; Paperback; Octavo (standard book size); Lorsque Thiers meurt en 1877 aprÅs avoir dominÄ plus d+un demi-siÅcle de vie politique, l+affliction est quasi unanime: la patrie vient de perdre un grand homme qui a voulu empÉcher la guerre de 1870, a libÄrÄ le territoire, relevÄ la France en trois annÄes et fondÄ la RÄpublique. Mais cette image se dÄgrade vite: les statues que les municipalitÄs ont dÄcidÄ d+Älever en son honneur sont bien rarement ÄrigÄes. De nos jours, il apparaöt comme un bourgeois ÄtriquÄ et Ägoòste, un mÄdiocre qui n+a jamais eu l+avenir ê l+esprit, comme le massacreur allÅgre de la Commune. C+est oublier la figure du libÄral de la Restauration, de l+animateur des Trois Glorieuses, de l+apÖtre de la libertÄ sous Louis-Philippe et NapolÄon III, du brillant orateur, du journaliste ê la plume meurtriÅre, de l+historien de trÅs haut niveau (avec son Histoire du Consulat et de l+Empire, la premiÅre du genre) , de l+ami des romantiques. De tous les hommes d+âtat du xixe siÅcle, sans doute est-il celui qui en incarne le mieux les contradictions, les hÄsitations: ordre ou mouvement, progrÅs ou conservation? Ancien professeur ê l+universitÄ d+Aix-Marseille, Pierre Guiral est spÄcialiste de la vie politique en France au xixe et au xxe siÅcle. Il a publiÄ, ê cÖtÄ d+ouvrages d+Ärudition et d+histoire rÄgionale, plusieurs Vie Quotidienne (A l+Age d+or du Capitalisme; des Domestiques au XIXe; des Professeurs en France) , etc.. Very Good .
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Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs
Keywords: History
Cardinal Wolsey. Church, State and Art
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1991. First Edition. Original Boards. ISBN: 0521375681. With plates. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; Octavo; xvi, 329 pages. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .
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Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs
Keywords: 0521375681 Tudor England English History Religious
Edward the Elder and the Making of England
Sharpe Books, 2018. Print on demand. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 1980878587. Slight damage to top spine, otherwise light wear only. ; Octavo; 356 pages. Very Good+ .
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Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs
Keywords: 1980878587 English History Anglosaxons Wessex
Faith in Politics Southern Political Battles Past and Present
Knoxville, Tennessee: The University of Tennessee Press, 2021. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 1621905942. In original shrinkwrap; Octavo; 277 pages. New .
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Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs
Keywords: 1621905942 United States History Science