First Footsteps in East Africa, Or, An Exploration of Harar

by Sir Richard Francis Burton

1987 · Courier Corporation

One of the great adventure classics. Victorian scholar-adventurerrsquo;s firsthand epic account of daring 1854 expedition to forbidden East African capital city. A treasury of detailed information on Muslim beliefs, manners and morals; plus pleasures and perils of the desert. A wealth of geographic, ethnographic and linguistic data.

History of the Incas

by Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa, Sir Clements Robert Markham

1998 · Courier Corporation

Rare manuscript — one of the primary sources of information on pre-Conquest Incan history, traditions and chronology, gives full details of ceremonies, festivals and religious beliefs and provides detailed accounts of the origin of the Incas, ancient systems of land division, early settlements, biographical sketches of rulers, coming of the Spaniards, the execution of the last Inca emperor and much more. Also includes sensitively written account of events leading up to and including the execution of a young Incan prince. Of great interest to students of ancient South American cultures, this important document also contains a lexicon of Quichua words and a list of place names.

Forty Years of 'Spy'

by Leslie Sir Ward

2021 · Good Press

In "Forty Years of 'Spy'," Leslie Sir Ward masterfully chronicles the evolution of one of the most iconic satirical publications in British history. With a keen eye for detail and an elegant prose style, Ward delves into the rich tapestry of social and political landscapes that have shaped the magazine since its inception. His work employs a combination of historical analysis and literary critique, illuminating the interplay between art and societal commentary, while also reflecting the changing aesthetics of illustration and satire throughout the decades. The book is beautifully illustrated, featuring numerous original artworks, effectively highlighting the visual zeitgeist of the times. Leslie Sir Ward, an esteemed cultural historian and journalist, draws upon his extensive experience in the field of satire and commentary to shed light on the profound impact that "Spy" has had on both British popular culture and the art of caricature. His deep understanding of the historical context surrounding the magazine's founding in 1855 informs every page, revealing insights into the influential artists and writers who both shaped and were influenced by the publication. This book is highly recommended for scholars of journalism, art, and social history, as well as anyone with a passion for British culture. Ward's engaging narrative transports the reader through nearly half a century of societal shifts, marked by humor and wit, making it an essential addition to the libraries of those who appreciate the intersection of art and politics.

Delphi Collected Works of Anthony Hope (Illustrated)

by Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins

2016 · Delphi Classics

Famous for his 1894 adventure novel ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’, Anthony Hope was an Edwardian era novelist whose works spawned the Ruritanian romance genre. For the first time in publishing history, this comprehensive eBook presents Hope’s complete works (except for two books not in the US public domain), with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Hope’s life and works * Concise introductions to the famous novels and other texts * 29 novels, with individual contents tables * Includes rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including LUCINDA * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the Edwardian texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * Easily locate the short stories you want to read * Includes Hope’s rare war essays – available in no other collection * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: due to US copyright restrictions, Hope’s last novel ‘Little Tiger’ and his autobiography ‘Memories and Notes’ cannot appear in this edition. When the texts become available in your public domain, they will be added to the eBook as a free update. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels A MAN OF MARK FATHER STAFFORD MR WITT’S WIDOW A CHANGE OF AIR HALF A HERO THE GOD IN THE CAR THE INDISCRETION OF THE DUCHESS THE PRISONER OF ZENDA THE CHRONICLES OF COUNT ANTONIO THE HEART OF PRINCESS OSRA PHROSO RUPERT OF HENTZAU SIMON DALE THE KING’S MIRROR QUISANTÉ TRISTRAM OF BLENT THE INTRUSIONS OF PEGGY DOUBLE HARNESS A SERVANT OF THE PUBLIC SOPHY OF KRAVONIA HELENA’S PATH THE GREAT MISS DRIVER SECOND STRING MRS MAXON PROTESTS A YOUNG MAN’S YEAR CAPTAIN DIEPPE THE SECRET OF THE TOWER BEAUMAROY HOME FROM THE WARS LUCINDA The Short Story Collections SPORT ROYAL AND OTHER STORIES FRIVOLOUS CUPID THE DOLLY DIALOGUES COMEDIES OF COURTSHIP TALES OF TWO PEOPLE The Short Stories LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Non-Fiction DIALOGUE: A LECTURE THE NEW (GERMAN) TESTAMENT: SOME TEXTS AND A COMMENTARY MILITARISM, GERMAN AND BRITISH WHY ITALY IS WITH THE ALLIES Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks