United Irishman The Autobiography of James Hope John Newsinger (Edited by) Merlin 2001 Paperback
The autobiography of United Irishmen leader James Hope telling of his role in the rebellion of 1798, when he travelled Ireland drawing support from CaThe autobiography of United Irishmen leader James Hope telling of his role in the rebellion of 1798, when he travelled Ireland drawing support from Catholics and Protestants, arguing that those who make no use of land or resources have no right to them....more
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Thomas Hardy A Bibliographical Study Richard L Purdy; Ed. Charles PC Petit British Library 2002 Hardback
First published in 1954, Purdy's bibliographic study has been recognized as both the authoritative Hardy bibliography and as a biographical work of enFirst published in 1954, Purdy's bibliographic study has been recognized as both the authoritative Hardy bibliography and as a biographical work of enormous significance. This edition presents Purdy's original text with substantial additions by Charles Petit: an introduction describes and evaluates A Bibliographical Study, its place in the evolution of single-author bibliography and its influence on Hardy studies; and a two-part Supplement provides an annotated bibliography of recent works and a review of errors in Purdy's original book. ...more
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Second Impression Rural Life with a Rare Bookman Barbara Kaye Oak Knoll 1995 Hardback Illustrated
The story of antiquarian book firm Elkin Mathews' progression from 1945 to 1955 when owner Mathews' husband Percy Muir became involved in the politicsThe story of antiquarian book firm Elkin Mathews' progression from 1945 to 1955 when owner Mathews' husband Percy Muir became involved in the politics of the trade, and became president of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers....more
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Edward Weston His Life Ben Maddow Aperture 1973 Paperback Illustrated
This biography of the American photographer Edward Weston (1886-1958) draws on his journals and letters and the personal reminiscences of his family tThis biography of the American photographer Edward Weston (1886-1958) draws on his journals and letters and the personal reminiscences of his family to describe Weston's personal outlook and influences....more
The Stuarts have often suffered by comparison with the glories of the Tudor age; Charles I is most famous for losing the civil war and Charles II for The Stuarts have often suffered by comparison with the glories of the Tudor age; Charles I is most famous for losing the civil war and Charles II for the lewdness of his court. But this book looks to the achievements of each of the Stuart monarchs, with an objective assessment of the opportunities and problems they faced, not least the Act of Union and the early years of the British nation, which brought both new tensions at home and increasing power abroad. ...more
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Hans Christian Andersen
Jens Andersen Duckworth 2005 Hardback Illustrated
Ever since they were first published, the world has been entranced by the fairy stories of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75), but his other literary aEver since they were first published, the world has been entranced by the fairy stories of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75), but his other literary activities as critic, poet, traveller and dramatist have received less attention. Jens Andersen's acclaimed biography strips away the falsifications of Andersen's own accounts to tell the story of his wretched childhood and rise to literary eminence, and sympathetically discusses the torturing obsessions with friendship, sexuality and financial security which shaped the life of Denmark's greatest author. ...more
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A Georgian Gent & Co. The Life and Times of Charles Roe Dorothy Bentley Smith Landmark 2005 Hardback Illustrated
This vast work covers the history of Roe and Co., which helped put Georgian Macclesfield on the map, first producing silk and then diversifying into cThis vast work covers the history of Roe and Co., which helped put Georgian Macclesfield on the map, first producing silk and then diversifying into copper and brass. Bringing together a wealth of facts and figures directly concerning the business and its activities from Liverpool and Congleton to Anglesey and Cornwall, the book is also a fascinating study of the Roes' wider milieu which included Handel, Wedgwood and Dr Johnson, during a period which was increasingly dominated by a wealthy middle class. ...more
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Jamie Dobb A Season in the Life of a Motocross World Champion Jamie Dobb Tempus 2003 Paperback Illustrated
Motocross champion Jamie Dobb's account of a season in his professional life offering a glimpse into the fear, crashes, broken bones, excitement and dMotocross champion Jamie Dobb's account of a season in his professional life offering a glimpse into the fear, crashes, broken bones, excitement and determination of the life a professional sportsman and athlete, with flashbacks to Dobbs' season of glory in 2001 and the rest of his 16-year career....more
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Farokh Engineer From the Far Pavilion John Cantrell Tempus 2005 Paperback Illustrated
The story of one of the finest wicketkeeper-batsmen in the history of cricket, Farokh Engineer, who was selected to play for the India Starlets in theThe story of one of the finest wicketkeeper-batsmen in the history of cricket, Farokh Engineer, who was selected to play for the India Starlets in the late 1950s and broke into the Test side in 1961, then signed for Lancashire in 1967 where he helped resurrect the county's fortunes....more
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Dennis Wheatley Churchill's Storyteller Craig Cabell Spellmount 2006 Hardback Illustrated
Best known for his popular novels, Dennis Wheatley was also a member of Churchill's wartime Joint Planning Staff. This is an account of his important Best known for his popular novels, Dennis Wheatley was also a member of Churchill's wartime Joint Planning Staff. This is an account of his important role in covert wartime operations. Foreword by Frederick Forsyth. Off-mint. ...more
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John Clare A Biography Jonathan Bate Farrar, Staus & Giroux 2003 Hardback Illustrated
The first full biography of the rural, working-class poet John Clare (1793-1864), who achieved fame with works such as The Shepherd's Calendar before The first full biography of the rural, working-class poet John Clare (1793-1864), who achieved fame with works such as The Shepherd's Calendar before his decline into mental illness. Slightly scruffy jackets....more
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Marquis de Sade The Genius of Passion Ronald Hayman Tauris Parke 2003 Paperback
The works of the Marquis de Sade, written during his lengthy imprisonment, have been widely banned but have still proved an inspiration to writers, poThe works of the Marquis de Sade, written during his lengthy imprisonment, have been widely banned but have still proved an inspiration to writers, poets and philosophers. However, the concept of 'sadism' has obscured the true complexity of his libertine life and fantasies, which Hayman argues differed only in scale but not in kind from those of his aristocratic contemporaries in the repressive and violent world of 18th-century France. ...more
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Lord Hawke A Cricketing Legend James P Coldham Tauris Parke 2003 Paperback Illustrated
A biography of successful cricketer and aristocrat Lord Hawke who captained Cambridge University, Yorkshire and England with an equalled record for hiA biography of successful cricketer and aristocrat Lord Hawke who captained Cambridge University, Yorkshire and England with an equalled record for his country, revealing Hawke as a man who put cricket first and dispelling the belief that Hawke had no time for the professional cricketer....more
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There and Back
Roy Porter Continuum 1995 Hardback
The bebop drummer and bandleader Roy Porter (1923-97) begins his story by recalling a gig he played in 1951. The audience were inmates of San Quentin The bebop drummer and bandleader Roy Porter (1923-97) begins his story by recalling a gig he played in 1951. The audience were inmates of San Quentin prison and two years later he joined them, jailed for drug possession. On his release Porter resumed his career, playing with musical giants including Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and Louis Jordan. Edited by David Keller, with contributions from Porter's jazz colleagues and a discography. ...more
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The Reverend William Turner Dissent and Reform in Georgian Newcastle upon Tyne Stephen Harbottle Northern University Press 1997 Paperback
This is the first biography of the Reverend William Turner, the founder of the Newcastle upon Tyne Literary and Philosophical Society in 1793, and of This is the first biography of the Reverend William Turner, the founder of the Newcastle upon Tyne Literary and Philosophical Society in 1793, and of many other institutions in the city, including the Trustee Savings Bank. Turner was a Unitarian, and Harbottle's study sets Unitarianism in the context of the late Georgian period, describing its beliefs and the contemporary restraint on their expression. He also discusses the Unitarian enthusiasm for education in science and the humanities as well as Turner's own intellectual associations and achievements. ...more
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