The History of the Late War in Germany; Between the King of Prussia, and the Empress of Germany and Her Allies: ... by a General Officer, Who Served S, Lloyd Henry
Автор: Eliot, Henry,Lloyd-Rose, Matt Название: Curiocity: In Pursuit of London ISBN: 0141980796 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780141980799 Издательство: Random House - Penguin Рейтинг: Цена: 2904.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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'The most ingenious, informative, inimitable, individual, innovative, insightful, inspiring, instructive, intelligible, intoxicating, intricate guide to the great city that I have ever seen. Bravo ' - Philip Pullman
'An endlessly fascinating guide to London ... an eccentric lexical juggernaut ... I doubt that anything of such crazy magnitude will be attempted again in a hurry' - Evening Standard
'The greatest book about London published in modern times ... an illuminated manuscript for the 21st century city' - Londonist
'However well you think you know London, you will discover something new on virtually every page, and the things you know well will be seen completely differently. Highly recommended' - The London Society
Curiocity is a new A to Z exploring every aspect of life in London. Its 26 chapters weave together the city's stories with striking reflections, practical ideas and itineraries, and contributions from London voices such as Monica Ali and Iain Sinclair. The book is illustrated by artists including Chris Riddell, Isabel Greenberg and Steven Appleby, and at the heart of each chapter is an original hand-drawn map, charting everything from the city's international communities, underground spaces and children's dreams, to its unrealised plans, erogenous zones and dystopian futures. Curiocity is a unique guide that will transform the way you see and experience London.
Описание: General Henry Lockwood of Delaware: Shipmate of Melville, Co-builder of the Naval Academy, Civil War Commander depicts the fascinating and accomplished life of a nineteenth-century Delaware favorite son, Brig. Gen. Henry Lockwood, who sailed aboard the U.S. Navy frigate United States, participating in Commodore Thomas ap Catesby Jones s seizure of Monterey from Mexico and figuring importantly in shipmate Herman Melville s novel White-Jacket. Later he was a co-builder of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. During the Civil War he pacified the slavery-bound Delmarva peninsula, and commanded a brigade at Gettysburg, the Maryland Heights at Harper s Ferry, the Middle Department/8th Corps, and a division at Cold Harbor. All these accomplishments occurred in the face of a tendency to stutter that afflicted him throughout his life. The book also notices family members such as son Lieut. James Lockwood, who died of starvation during the Greely polar expedition after having reached the furthest point north of any human; brother Navy Surgeon John Lockwood, whose essays in conjunction with Melville s White-Jacket were major factors in the outlawing of punitive flogging in the Navy; and son-in-law Adm. Charles Sigsbee, who was in command of the Maine when it blew up in Havana Harbor. Several pivotal events in Lockwood s life have unjustly led to his historical neglect. Lockwood finally receives his due in this book.
Описание: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
Автор: Eliot, Henry and Lloyd, Matt Название: Curiocity: The Alternative A-Z of London ISBN: 1846148677 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781846148675 Издательство: Random House - Penguin Рейтинг: Цена: 2218.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: `The most ingenious, insightful, inspiring, intoxicating, and simply interesting guide to the great city that I have ever seen` - Philip Pullman `An endlessly fascinating guide to London ...an eccentric lexical juggernaut ...I doubt that anything of such crazy magnitude will be attempted again in a hurry` - Evening Standard `The greatest book about London published in modern times ...an illuminated manuscript for the 21st century city` - Londonist `However well you think you know London, you will discover something new on virtually every page, and the things you know well will be seen completely differently. Highly recommended` - The London Society Curiocity is a new A to Z exploring every aspect of life in London. Its 26 chapters weave together the city`s stories with striking reflections, practical ideas and itineraries, and contributions from London voices such as Monica Ali and Iain Sinclair. The book is illustrated by artists including Chris Riddell, Isabel Greenberg and Steven Appleby, and at the heart of each chapter is an original hand-drawn map, charting everything from the city`s international communities, underground spaces and children`s dreams, to its unrealised plans, erogenous zones and dystopian futures. Curiocity is a unique guide that will transform the way you see and experience London.
