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High Wycombe Furniture

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Buckinghamshire's reputation for furniture-making goes back to the seventeenth century - for Daniel Defoe mentions chair making in the Chilterns, and High Wycombe has been the acknowledged centre for more than a century and a quarter. This antique book contains a detailed treatise on 'High Wycombe Furniture', including photographs, detailed descriptions, historical information, and much more. A ... Read more

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Buckinghamshire's reputation for furniture-making goes back to the seventeenth century - for Daniel Defoe mentions chair making in the Chilterns, and High Wycombe has been the acknowledged centre for more than a century and a quarter. This antique book contains a detailed treatise on 'High Wycombe Furniture', including photographs, detailed descriptions, historical information, and much more. A
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Sir Christopher Wren : Scientist, scholar and architect

Enriched edition. Unveiling Sir Christopher Wren: A Journey Through Science, Scholarship, and Architecture

by Lawrence Weaver, Lauren Pearce ...

In "Sir Christopher Wren: Scientist, Scholar, and Architect," Lawrence Weaver meticulously chronicles the life and contributions of one of the most pivotal figures of the English Baroque period. Weaver employs a scholarly tone enriched with an array of historical references and architectural analysis, effectively intertwining Wren's scientific inquiries with his architectural innovations. The text ... Read more

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In "Sir Christopher Wren: Scientist, Scholar, and Architect," Lawrence Weaver meticulously chronicles the life and contributions of one of the most pivotal figures of the English Baroque period. Weaver employs a scholarly tone enriched with an array of historical references and architectural analysis, effectively intertwining Wren's scientific inquiries with his architectural innovations. The text
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This 1923 monograph on the life and work of Sir Christopher Wren was written by Lawrence Weaver, an English architectural writer and editor. Though this recording naturally omits the illustrations and photographs of the printed edition, the text is clear, informative, and interesting. Wren comes to life and his work is knowledgeably described by an expert in architecture. This recording omits the ... Read more

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This 1923 monograph on the life and work of Sir Christopher Wren was written by Lawrence Weaver, an English architectural writer and editor. Though this recording naturally omits the illustrations and photographs of the printed edition, the text is clear, informative, and interesting. Wren comes to life and his work is knowledgeably described by an expert in architecture. This recording omits the
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Painter of Pedigree

Thomas Weaver of Shrewsbury – Animal Artist of the Agricultural Revolution

by Lawrence Trevelyan Weaver ...

The industrial and agricultural revolutions transformed the face of Britain. Fiery blast furnaces, pit-head steam engines and fuming lime-kilns scarred a landscape cut across by canals, turnpikes and railways. Within enclosed pasture and parkland, farm and sporting animals of startling proportions and striking dimensions grazed and raced by serpentine lakes and Palladian piles.One of the artists ... Read more

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The industrial and agricultural revolutions transformed the face of Britain. Fiery blast furnaces, pit-head steam engines and fuming lime-kilns scarred a landscape cut across by canals, turnpikes and railways. Within enclosed pasture and parkland, farm and sporting animals of startling proportions and striking dimensions grazed and raced by serpentine lakes and Palladian piles.One of the artists
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White Blood

A History of Human Milk

by Lawrence Trevelyan Weaver ...

White Blood is a history of human milk and tells the story of how babies have been fed from antiquity to modern times and why it matters. 'Breast is Best' is the popular mantra, but there is a perennial debate about the pros and cons of 'breast and bottle'. White Blood explores this vital question, which has implications for the health and wellbeing of mothers, their young, families, communities ... Read more

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White Blood is a history of human milk and tells the story of how babies have been fed from antiquity to modern times and why it matters. 'Breast is Best' is the popular mantra, but there is a perennial debate about the pros and cons of 'breast and bottle'. White Blood explores this vital question, which has implications for the health and wellbeing of mothers, their young, families, communities
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Gardens for Small Country Houses

by Gertrude Jekyll, Lawrence Weaver ...

“Gardens for Small Country Houses” is a wonderful guide to English country gardens by Gertrude Jekyll and Lawrence Weaver. It offers useful information and guidance on designing and creating beautiful country gardens with reference to real examples, complete with descriptions, photographs, ground plans, and diagrams. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in traditional English country ... Read more

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“Gardens for Small Country Houses” is a wonderful guide to English country gardens by Gertrude Jekyll and Lawrence Weaver. It offers useful information and guidance on designing and creating beautiful country gardens with reference to real examples, complete with descriptions, photographs, ground plans, and diagrams. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in traditional English country
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Aspects of Modern Opera: Estimates and Inquiries

Enriched edition. Exploring the Evolution and Significance of Modern Operatic Trends

by Lawrence Gilman, Adrian Weaver ...

In "Aspects of Modern Opera: Estimates and Inquiries," Lawrence Gilman meticulously explores the evolution of opera in the modern era, integrating rigorous analysis with personal reflections on notable works and composers. Gilman's literary style is marked by eloquence and critical acumen, situating modern opera within the broader cultural and artistic movements of the early 20th century. His ... Read more

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In "Aspects of Modern Opera: Estimates and Inquiries," Lawrence Gilman meticulously explores the evolution of opera in the modern era, integrating rigorous analysis with personal reflections on notable works and composers. Gilman's literary style is marked by eloquence and critical acumen, situating modern opera within the broader cultural and artistic movements of the early 20th century. His
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About Old Furniture, The Period of Queen Anne

by J. P. Blake, A. E. Reveirs-Hopkins ...

• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents, Footnotes, and IndexCONTENTSIntroductionBibliographyI. The Queen Anne PeriodII. Sir Christopher Wren And Grinling GibbonIII. Mirrors, Stools, And Some Notes On A Queen Anne BedroomIV. Chairs And TablesV. Chests Of Drawers, Tallboys, Cabinets And China CabinetsVI. Secretaires, Bureaux, And Writing-tablesVII. Clocks And Clock-casesVIII. Lacquered ... Read more

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• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents, Footnotes, and IndexCONTENTSIntroductionBibliographyI. The Queen Anne PeriodII. Sir Christopher Wren And Grinling GibbonIII. Mirrors, Stools, And Some Notes On A Queen Anne BedroomIV. Chairs And TablesV. Chests Of Drawers, Tallboys, Cabinets And China CabinetsVI. Secretaires, Bureaux, And Writing-tablesVII. Clocks And Clock-casesVIII. Lacquered
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London

A Biography

by Peter Ackroyd ...

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOKHere are two thousand years of London’s history and folklore, its chroniclers and criminals and plain citizens, its food and drink and countless pleasures. Blackfriar’s and Charing Cross, Paddington and Bedlam. Westminster Abbey and St. Martin in the Fields. Cockneys and vagrants. Immigrants, peasants, and punks. The Plague, the Great Fire, the Blitz. London at all ... Read more

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A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOKHere are two thousand years of London’s history and folklore, its chroniclers and criminals and plain citizens, its food and drink and countless pleasures. Blackfriar’s and Charing Cross, Paddington and Bedlam. Westminster Abbey and St. Martin in the Fields. Cockneys and vagrants. Immigrants, peasants, and punks. The Plague, the Great Fire, the Blitz. London at all
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Notes on Chopin

by André Gide ...

Translated by Bernard Frechtman ...

An inspiring discourse on the power of music from one of the twentieth century's most important figures, André GideAndré Gide, one of the great intellectuals of the twentieth century and a devoted pianist, invites readers to reevaluate Frédéric Chopin as a composer "betrayed . . . deeply, intimately, totally violated" by a music community that had fundamentally misinterpreted his work. As a ... Read more

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An inspiring discourse on the power of music from one of the twentieth century's most important figures, André GideAndré Gide, one of the great intellectuals of the twentieth century and a devoted pianist, invites readers to reevaluate Frédéric Chopin as a composer "betrayed . . . deeply, intimately, totally violated" by a music community that had fundamentally misinterpreted his work. As a
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Jane Austen's England

Daily Life in the Georgian and Regency Periods

by Roy Adkins, Lesley Adkins ...

An authoritative account of everyday life in Regency England, the backdrop of Austen’s beloved novels, from the authors of the forthcoming Gibraltar: The Greatest Siege in British History (March 2018)Jane Austen, arguably the greatest novelist of the English language, wrote brilliantly about the gentry and aristocracy of two centuries ago in her accounts of young women looking for love. Jane ... Read more

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An authoritative account of everyday life in Regency England, the backdrop of Austen’s beloved novels, from the authors of the forthcoming Gibraltar: The Greatest Siege in British History (March 2018)Jane Austen, arguably the greatest novelist of the English language, wrote brilliantly about the gentry and aristocracy of two centuries ago in her accounts of young women looking for love. Jane
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Poisons

From Hemlock to Botox and the Killer Bean of Calabar

by Peter Macinnis ...

Poisons permeate our world. They are in the environment, the workplace, the home. They are in food, our favorite whiskey, medicine, and well water. They have been used to cure diseases as well as incapacitate and kill. They smooth wrinkles, block pain, stimulate and enhance athletic ability. In this entertaining and fact-filled book, science writer Peter Macinnis considers poisons in all their ... Read more

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Poisons permeate our world. They are in the environment, the workplace, the home. They are in food, our favorite whiskey, medicine, and well water. They have been used to cure diseases as well as incapacitate and kill. They smooth wrinkles, block pain, stimulate and enhance athletic ability. In this entertaining and fact-filled book, science writer Peter Macinnis considers poisons in all their
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