Near And Far

Near And Far

William Senior

37,51 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9781437125597
37,51 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Librería Samer Atenea
  • Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
  • Kálamo Books
  • Librería Perelló (Valencia)
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Donde los libros
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)

''Near And Far: An Angler�������s Sketches Of Home Sport And Colonial Life'' is a book written by William Senior and originally published in 1888. The book is a collection of sketches that the author wrote about his experiences as an angler in both his home country of England and in various colonial territories. The book is divided into two sections, with the first section focusing on Senior’s experiences fishing in England. In this section, Senior takes the reader on a journey through various rivers and streams in England, describing the different fish he caught and the challenges he faced while fishing. He also provides insights into the local culture and customs of the areas he visited.The second section of the book focuses on Senior’s experiences fishing in colonial territories such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. In this section, Senior describes the different types of fish he caught and the unique challenges he faced while fishing in these unfamiliar territories. He also provides insights into the local culture and customs of the areas he visited, giving the reader a glimpse into life in these colonial territories during the late 19th century.Overall, ''Near And Far: An Angler�������s Sketches Of Home Sport And Colonial Life'' is a fascinating read for anyone interested in fishing, travel, or colonial history. Senior’s vivid descriptions and engaging writing style make the book a pleasure to read, and his insights into the local culture and customs of the areas he visited provide a unique perspective on life in these colonial territories during the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Artículos relacionados

  • Raising Freedom's Banner
    Paul Harris
    World wide history of peaceful street demonstrations from their earliest beginning in eighteenth century England to their use throughout the world in the twenty-first century. Describes why some demonstration movements succeeded and others failed. Contrasts demonstrations within the law with civil disobedience demonstrations. Describes Peterloo, the Chartists, the Suffragettes,...
    Disponible

    23,59 €

  • Waipi’o Valley
    Jeffrey L. Gross
    Waipi’o Valley: A Polynesian Journey from Eden to Eden recounts the remarkable migrations of the Polynesians across a third of the circumference of the earth. Their amazing journey began from Kalana i Hau’ola, the biblical “Garden of Eden” located along the shore of the Persian Gulf, extended to the Indus River Valley of ancient Vedic India, to Egypt where some ancestors of the...
    Disponible

    18,64 €

  • Floralia
    June Rainsford Butler
    A century characterized by a growing interest in science, the opportunity for travel, and leisure for gardening furnishes the setting for Butler’s book. The rise of landscape gardening in England is traced, and the origin and history of its most famous gardens are given. The close relation between England and America in the field of horticulture is also discussed.Originally pub...
    Disponible

    61,20 €

  • President Wilson’s Addresses
    Woodrow Wilson
    'These addresses of President Woodrow Wilson are almost entirely concerned with political affairs, and more specifically with defining Americanism. Yet they also show that even as he moved from academia to the heights of politics, Wilson retained something of the teacher’s interest in showing the relation between specific instances and the general forms of thought or action of ...
    Disponible

    20,03 €

  • The Story of my Life
    John Albert Macy
    The Story of My Life, is Helen Keller’s autobiography detailing her early life, especially her experiences with Anne Sullivan. The book is dedicated to inventor Alexander Graham Bell. The dedication reads, 'To ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL Who has taught the deaf to speak and enabled the listening ear to hear speech from the Atlantic to the Rockies, I dedicate this Story of My Life.' ...
    Disponible

    36,69 €

  • The Story of My Life Vol. 6 Spanish Passions
    Giacomo Casanova
    Casanova was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, Histoire de ma vie (Story of My Life), is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. He has become so famous for his often complicated and elaborate affairs with women that his name is now synonymous with 'wom...
    Disponible

    35,99 €

Otros libros del autor

  • Lines in Pleasant Places
    William Senior
    'Lines in Pleasant Places: Being the Aftermath of an Old Angler' by William Senior is a timeless collection of essays celebrating the art of fishing and the beauty of the natural world. A classic of outdoor recreation and nature writing, this book offers a contemplative look at angling from the perspective of an experienced fisherman.Senior’s reflections capture the essence of ...
    Disponible

    21,06 €

  • Scotch Loch-Fishing
    William Senior
    Journey to the heart of the Scottish Highlands with 'Scotch Loch-Fishing,' a timeless guide to the art of angling in Scotland’s famed lochs. Penned by 'Black Palmer,' this classic work offers invaluable insights into the techniques and traditions of Scotch loch-fishing.Explore the nuances of fishing in these iconic waters, from selecting the right fly to understanding the behav...
    Disponible

    17,11 €

  • Scotch Loch-Fishing
    William Senior
    Scotch Loch-Fishing, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copi...
    Disponible

    19,96 €

  • Lines in Pleasant Places
    William Senior
    Lines in Pleasant Places: Being the Aftermath of an Old Angler, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these...
    Disponible

    17,89 €

  • By stream and sea. A book for wanderers and anglers
    William Senior
    This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve ...
    Disponible

    12,95 €

  • Notable Shipwrecks, Retold By Uncle Hardy
    William Senior
    'Notable Shipwrecks, Retold By Uncle Hardy' recounts captivating tales of maritime disasters. William Senior, writing as Uncle Hardy, brings to life the harrowing experiences of sailors and passengers who faced the perils of the sea. This collection of stories transports readers to a time when shipwrecks were a common and tragic occurrence, highlighting the dangers inherent in ...
    Disponible

    25,12 €