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Oxfam bookshop victoria road the life and adventure of robinson crusoe, (with a memoir of the author); who lived eight and twenty years, all alone in an un-inhabited island on the coast of america, near the mouth of the great river of oroonoque; having been cast on shore by shipwreck, wherein all the men perished but himselfepistolary, confessional, and didactic in form, the book is a fictional autobiography of the title character (whose birth name is robinson kreutznaer)-a castaway who spends 28 years on a remote tropical island near trinidad, encountering cannibals, captives, and mutineers before being rescuedwith an account how he was at last as strangely deliver'd by piratessee oxfam website for delivery information read morethis book is a maroon hardback edition with some marks on outer cover, yellowing pages with some stains but all pages still bound together
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75 €
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Oxfam bookshop ludlow  this book written by sir john marriott, a british educationist, historian, and member of parliament recounts the life of lucius carey, viscount falkland, who was a royalist leader during the english civil war tissue guard frontispiece358 pages with numerous illustrations, maps, & indexbinding and stitching tight see oxfam website for delivery information read morespine is firm, a little frayed at the ends bottom edge is rough-cut overall an extremely handsome volume  published by methuen, in , this is the second, preferred edition of this historic text 3 owners signatures and 1 owner's book plate green cloth boards with minor wear and gilt embossed spinebook is in very good conditionminor browning and foxing to text commensurate with age
49 €
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Following his international bestsellers 'a short history of nearly everything' and 'the life and times of the thunderbolt kid', bill bryson has written a short biography of william shakespeare for the eminent lives series - which seeks to pair great subjects with writers known for their strong sensibilities and sharp, lively points of viewall cds in excellent condition see oxfam website for delivery information read moreshakespeare's life, despite the scrutiny of generations of biographers and scholars, is still a thicket of myths and traditions, some preposterous, some conflicting, arranged around the few scant facts known about the bard - from his birth in stratford to the bequest of his second best bed to his wife when he diedincludes an exclusive q&a session with the authoroxfam books & music aberdeen this short biography of william shakespeare by world famous writer bill bryson brims with the author's inimitable wit and intelligence
4 €
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Oxfam bookshop carlisle biopic documenting the life of one of the most colourful americans of the 20th century, howard hughes ()he also becomes involved in the aviation industry, designing new planes, setting air speed records and flying around the world risking his life testing aircrafthughes moves to los angeles to become a hollywood film producer and produces such classics as 'hell's angels', 'the front page' and 'flying leathernecks'as his ideas become bolder, his approach becomes more eccentric, and he gains many powerful enemiesdisc and case in very good conditionsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreleonardo dicaprio plays hughes, the son of a texan inventor who dies and leaves him with a small fortune
3 €
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Photographs of an icon - images of elvis chronicles, the life and career of the boy from tupelo who shook the world of popular musiceach chapter of his life is illustrated, from the electrifying stage performances of the fifties to the sell out las vegas shows of the seventiesexcellent conditionthis book would be great for the avid fans or collector
20 €
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The life and times of king george v tothe story of seventy momentous years
10 €
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Description a survey of the life of mozart from child prodigy to musical genius struggling against society's growing indifferencekey features author(s)michael levey publisherlittle, brown book group date of publication language(s)english formatpaperback isbn- isbn- genrebiography: the artsvery good condition: a book that has been read and does not look new, but is in good condition
1 €
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Hell's angel the life and times of sonny barger and the hell's angels motorcycle club by sonny barger (paperback, ) delivery uk delivery is usually within 10 to 12 working daysinternational delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details
9 €
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham based on robert martineau's "the office and work of a priest" which was written in the s, this guide is for those considering whether they have a call to the priesthood, and those newly ordained who are tackling a new job and want advice on how best to set about the many different aspects of parish lifesee oxfam website for delivery information read more
3 €
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The life and times of kings and queens collection, 18 book collection, editor antonia frasercollection or can post for an additional costbeautifully illustrated and ideal for anyone studying or has an interest in history of our kings and queenspages in very good condition, some of the sleeves show signs of wear
75 €
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"the life and adventures of martin chuzzlewit" by charles dickens chapman & hall, london - first thus uk edition - with frontispiece by frank stone - 496p, 15cmx13cm - condition: good, nice half leather binding with decorative spine, bookplate to front endpaper, some foxing frontispiece present read moreplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawiki
32 €
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The life and times of english monarchsany questions, please message me and i will do my best to answer (: collection onlyleeds 14, west yorkshireall the books you see in the photoexcellent condition considering their agepractically brand newa few are missing such as george ii
50 €
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The life and times of king george v good condition apart from some damage to first page read more
8 €
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Power play the life & times of peter hall by stephen fay hardback with dust jacket excellent condition home collection only from watford
9 €
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Wounded by love the life and wisdom of saint porphyrios by elder porphyrios (paperback, ) delivery uk delivery is usually within 9 to 11 working daysinternational delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details
14 €
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Riders on the storm: my life with jim morrison and the doors, paperback by densmore, john, isbn , isbn-13 , like new used, free p&p in the uk the doors' former drummer traces the rise and fall of the band eighteen years after singer jim morrison's death
23 €
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Oxfam shop burleigh street historical documentary detailing the life and times of edward viiithis documentary suggests that the writing may have been on the wall during edward's earlier life, with his under-achievement, a liking for older women and an appreciation for dictators, namely hitler and mussolinisee oxfam website for delivery information read morewith his abdication in in order to marry the american divorcee wallace simpson, edward threw the constitution into turmoil
2 €
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This retro classic is a homage to the style and glamour of the 's and is a fantastic gift for those retro lovers in your lifewhy not have a bit of eccentricity in your life?1 x cord, 1 x phone, 1 x adaptor
78 €
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This retro classic is a homage to the style and glamour of the 's and is a fantastic gift for those retro lovers in your lifewhy not have a bit of eccentricity in your life?french blue in colour
59 €
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right where you want me36 looking at the back and backside of the cd casing, it looks as though there use to be stickers judging by the dust stainsfeatures the following tracks: 1running away - 3
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1 €
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham 'every new agatha raisin escapade is a total joy' ashley jensen'no wonder she's been crowned queen of cosy crime' mail on sunday 'a beaton novel is like the archers on speed' daily mail the latest agatha raisin mystery from bestselling author mso much so that joseph kennell, a retired lawyer, yells at the sisters that he 'felt like killing them'!when the twins' home is broken into one night and millicent is found dead, struck from a hammer blow, suspicion falls onto the lawyerbeaton's agatha raisin series:'the detective novels of m c beaton have reached cult status' the times'irresistible, unputdownable, a joy' anne robinson'agatha is like miss marple with a drinking problem, a pack-a-day habit and major man lustethelred church is the pride and glory of the idyllic cotswolds village of thirk magna, together with the most dedicated bell ringers in the whole of england: the twins mavis and millicent dupinwill agatha unmask the real killer and clear joseph's name?*praise for mthere are plenty of twists and turns in a short read that means you're always on your toesin fact, i think she could be living my dream life' entertainment weekly'i've read all the agatha raisin seriesbeatonthe team of bells at stif you're like me, you'll have deep affection for agatha' woman's way see oxfam website for delivery information read moreas the village gets ready for the bishop's visit, the twins get overly-excited at the prospect of ringing the special peal of bells created for the occasion and start bullying the other bell ringers, forcing them to rehearse and rehearse
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The arts and crafts movement in the cotswolds has attracted much interest in recent decades, the appeal of the simple life and of traditional values detached from the pressures of modern society having as much allure now as it did a century agothe range and quality of the buildings was exceptional as the region provided the perfect environment for the movement's ideals and principlesthe final chapter looks at the late flowering of architectural work in the region during the interwar period and beyond, and the legacy of this important body of work at a local and national levelthere are separate chapters on the various types of new commission that were undertaken, from small and large country houses and cottages to village halls and almshouses, not to mention the numerous repair and remodelling jobs on existing buildings that had become derelict following the social and economic upheavals of industrialisationbetween and , arts and crafts architecture proliferated within the cotswoldsthis book examines the impact of the movement on the cotswold landscape, on the survival of its building traditions and on modern attitudes to building conservationmost of these studies have referred to the work of architects in the region, but the subject has not received the specialist attention it deservesoxfam bookshop wanstead book and d/j in very good conditionsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreafter an introductory section which outlines the movement's origins and beliefs and its architectural principles, the main part of the book provides a guide to the general characteristics associated with arts and crafts building in the cotswoldsarts and crafts architects relished the robust vernacular precedent as it channelled their ideas and stimulated their imaginationsits rational basis and dependence on craft skills had lasting value, and it was no coincidence that the most influential aspect of their work was its emphasis on conservation
35 €
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Tight binding, unmarked pagesotherwise in very good conditionwear on cover edges and back coversee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop knutsford told as an epic, the multi-generation saga traces the beginnings of faud's family on the shores of his homeland, when it was still called north borneoalong the way, episodes of colonial lust, horrific illness, wartime torture and political 'cloak-and-dagger' machinations show the indomitable spirit of the man, and of the people of his timesoft back book, no dust jacket
29 €
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Author roger leivers' meticulous and comprehensive research has brought to life the remarkable story of the godmanchester stirlingoxfam bookshop wallingford on 11 april , a stricken short stirling royal air force bomber crashes into fields to the east of godmanchester in cambridgeshire, englandin october , he joined raf bomber command's nothis event, hidden for so long, had drifted into the fog of history, but a chance email led to this amazing story revealing itselfa story of friendship, bravery, and sacrifice, acted out against the nightly threat of never returning to this sceptred isle againthis hardback and its dust jacket are in near new conditionan epic tale of a wealthy young man, whose mother died during his birth, who lived for excitement, and who went on to join the raf inhours earlier the commitment and skill of the crew had been tested to the limit confronting the formidable searchlight and flak defences of the german city of essenstirling to essen is also the story of the men who served alongside their pilot, and the unbreakable bond of friendship they found as they soared over the deadly skies of the third reich and occupied europewhat became of these men, did fate smile upon them or was luck to desert them? time and again new and unexpected stories came to light, embroidering the already rich tapestrysee oxfam website for delivery information read morexv squadron becoming a squadron leader, and taking part in numerous raids on brest and the ruhrmatthew drummond henderson wilson went on to become a ferry pilot, a flying instructor and finally a test pilot
25 €
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In a spellbinding narrative that spans several continents, brands brings the fervour and excitement of the gold rush vividly to lifeoxfam shop colne road the discovery of gold by a team of mormon mill workers in sparked a frenzy that shook the worldthe age of gold is narrative history at its best -- the astonishing tale of one of the most extraordinary speculative frenzies in history, told by a master historiansee oxfam website for delivery information read morepeople swarmed to california from as far as china and australiathey came from england and france, from ireland and chile, leaving behind their families and everything they owned in the hope of making their fortunes in the new worldthey came by ship and overland, braving tierra del fuego and the pestilences of panama, lured by the promise of gold
10 €
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Oxfam shop kendal the complete classic bbc drama miniseries about the life and reign of elizabeth i, played by glenda jacksonfrom her precarious early days on the throne of england, where elizabeth has to negotiate a dangerous political climate, to her later relationship with the earl of essex (robin ellis) and her dealings with mary queen of scots (vivian pickles) and the spanish armada, the series covers the long and tumultuous period of elizabethan rulealso starring ronald hines and robert hardysee oxfam website for delivery information read moreepisodes are: 'the lion's cub'; 'the marriage game'; 'shadow in the sun'; 'horrible conspiracies'; 'enterprise of england'; and 'sweet england's pride'
6 €
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Oxfam bookshop st albans fun, feisty, drop-dead gorgeous, incredibly talented, and the life and soul of the party, girls aloud are the most successful girl band the uk has ever seensince winning itv's popstars:the rivals in , cheryl, kimberley, nadine, nicola and sarah have come a very long way indeedpacked full of pictures from the girls' own personal collections, dreams that glitter shares with us the innermost secrets of the nation's favourite girl band, and reveals exactly what it feels like when all of your dreams come truegiving a personal insight into their childhoods, their love interests, their struggle for recognition, their party lifestyle and their rock-solid friendships, this book follows their ride from relative obscurity to international superstardom - with plenty of style advice and celebrity gossip along the waywith a record-breaking twenty consecutive top 10 singles, six platinum albums and a brit award, they are both loved by the masses and acclaimed by the presssee oxfam website for delivery information read morenow, in dreams that glitter, the girls share with us the story of their phenomenal success
3 €
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Internationally bestselling author philippa gregory brings this family drama to colourful life through its women, beginning with the story of elizabeth woodville, the white queenthe white queen tells the story of a common woman who ascends to royalty by virtue of her beauty, a woman who rises to the demands of her position and fights tenaciously for the success of her family, a woman whose two sons become the central figures in a mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the princes in the tower whose fate remains unknown to this dayfrom her uniquely qualified perspective, philippa gregory explores the most famous unsolved mystery, informed by impeccable research and framed by her inimitable storytelling skillsoxfam shop clitheroe the first in a stunning new series, the cousins war, is set amid the tumult and intrigue of the war of the rosessee oxfam website for delivery information read more
3 €
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Measurements; length -170cm height -84cm depth - 53cm as with all vintage items, there may be signs of a previous lifeit had been sanded back and handpainted a high quality emerald green mineral paint and gold stripes to the front and sides of the unit finished with vintage handlesdelivery is free for uk mainland, please get in touch for an accurate quote if you would like to purchase and live outside of mainlandthe first drawer has a green felted cutlery compartment and the second two have plenty of storagea fabulous solid wood sideboardthe top of the unit has been oiled with several coats of danish oil leaving some of the natural wood on showhandmade by bridgecraft in englandto the side of the drawers, there are two cupboards each split with a shelf and ample storage
475 €
