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James Silk Buckingham
Reprint of the original, first published in 1843.
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In this captivating autobiography, Buckingham tells the story of his remarkable life, including his travels to foreign lands, his experiences as a journalist and editor, and his political activism. He…
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either…
James Silk 1786-1855 Buckingham
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…
With Statistical And Documentary Evidence Of Its Beneficial Results, And A Plea For A Maine Law, To Enforce The Suppression Of All Traffic In Intoxicating Drinks.
Cornish-born writer, traveller and controversialist James Silk Buckingham (1786-1855) published this two-volume work in 1829; the 1830 reprint is reissued here. It traces his journey from Baghdad to the Persian…
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Buckingham's book is a travelogue that describes his journey through the eastern and western states of America in the mid-19th century. He provides detailed descriptions of the landscape, the people…
James Silk Buckingham's Travels in Mesopotamia is a riveting account of his journey through the region. The book provides readers with a comprehensive look at the region's geography, history, and…
This book is an account of the author's travels through Persia and the Middle East in the early 19th century. It provides a colorful description of the people, culture, and…
Travel back in time with this fascinating account of America in the mid-19th century. Written by British author and journalist James Silk Buckingham, this book provides a detailed look at…
A travelogue describing Buckingham's journey through Mesopotamia in the early 19th century. Includes vivid descriptions of the landscape, people, and customs of the region, as well as insights into the…
And The Banishment, Without Trial, Of Two British Editors From That Country, By The Acting Governor General, Mr. Adam.
In this book, the author recounts his travels through the ancient region of Mesopotamia in the early 19th century. Along the way, he visits the ruins of Nineveh, Babylon, and…
In this work, Buckingham proposes an alternative to the existing income tax system, coupled with a plan for free trade and redemption of the national debt. He proposes a sliding…
Title: The slave states of America.
Author: James Silk Buckingham
Publisher: Gale, Sabin Americana
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Based on Joseph Sabin’s famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500–1926 contains a collection of…
The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists…
Title: America, historical, statistic, and descriptive. [With a portrait.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s…
Title: Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the other British provinces in North America. With a plan of national colonization. [With plates.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is…
Title: The Eastern and Western States of America. [With plates.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the…
Title: Travels in Assyria, Media, and Persia, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest…
Title: Travels in Assyria, Media, and Persia, etc.
Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the…
Title: Proceedings before His Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council in relation to the Appeal by James Silk Buckingham, Esq. against certain regulations of the Bengal Government on the subject of…
Title: Travels in Palestine, through the countries of Bashan and Gilead, east of the River Jordan: including a visit to the cities of Geraza and Gamala, in the Decapolis. [With…
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high…
In 1839 the British writer and reformer James Silk Buckingham travelled to Canada to investigate its social and economic landscape. In this revealing study, first published in 1843, he describes…
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