Bøger af William Martin Conway

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.

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.

""Climbing and Exploration in the Karakoram-Himalayas"" is a travelogue written by William Martin Conway, first published in 1894. The book is a detailed account of Conway's exploration and mountaineering expeditions in the Karakoram and Himalayan mountain ranges, spanning the years 1892-1893. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part describing Conway's journey from Europe to India, his preparations for the expedition, and his arrival in the Karakoram. The second part of the book chronicles his mountaineering expeditions, including his ascent of the unclimbed Spantik peak (7,027 meters), which was the highest peak climbed at the time. The third part of the book covers Conway's exploration of the region, including his travels in the Hunza Valley, his encounters with local tribes, and his observations on the flora and fauna of the region.Throughout the book, Conway provides vivid descriptions of the rugged terrain, the challenges of mountaineering at high altitudes, and the thrill of exploration. He also reflects on the cultural and social aspects of the region, including the customs and traditions of the local people. ""Climbing and Exploration in the Karakoram-Himalayas"" is a classic work of mountaineering literature, offering a fascinating glimpse into the early days of Himalayan exploration and the pioneering spirit of the mountaineers who ventured into the unknown.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.

The Domain of Art is a book written by William Martin Conway in 1901. It is a comprehensive study of the history and development of art, covering a wide range of topics such as painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts. The book is divided into three parts: the first part explores the origins of art, the second part examines the different forms of art, and the third part delves into the role of art in society. Conway discusses the various styles and movements in art, from ancient civilizations to the Renaissance and beyond. He also examines the influence of different cultures on the development of art, such as the impact of Islamic art on European art during the Middle Ages. The book also includes detailed analyses of famous works of art, such as the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the Parthenon.Throughout the book, Conway emphasizes the importance of art in human culture and society. He argues that art is not just a form of entertainment or decoration, but a fundamental expression of human creativity and imagination. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in the history and significance of art.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.

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.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

The book "" The Book of Art for Young People , has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we 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 copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

The first part of this important 1884 study of the woodcuts and early printed books of the Low Countries considers the craftsmen; the second is a comprehensive catalogue of the cuts, ordered according to their makers; the final part is a catalogue of the books in which the cuts appeared.

Published in 1895, this book documents William Conway's celebrated 65-day journey across the European Alps in 1894. Accompanied by two Gurkha soldiers, Conway climbed twenty-one peaks, including Mont Blanc, the Jungfrau and Grossglockner, and traversed thirty-nine mountain passes.