Search Results: Titles starting with R from River House Books

Slipcased Hardcover Cloth 489 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good Slipcase Good. BOMC Reprint edition 1990. Handsome red buckram boards with black boxing and gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Previous owner's signature on interior pages does not disturb illustrations on endpapers. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. Edges have some spotting. Glossy illustrated endpapers and sewn in ribbon. An unclipped dust jacket smooth, clean and brilliant with slight shelf wear - a few wrinkles and chips. Slipcase shelf worn and stained. Not an ex-library or remainder copy.
"The Raven" is a compelling biography that delves into the life and legacy of one of America's most enigmatic and influential figures, Sam Houston. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, James paints a vivid portrait of Houston's remarkable journey, from his early years as a frontiersman and soldier to his pivotal role in… Read More

Hardcover Cloth 1612 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Stated first edition First printing 2007 with corresponding number line. Lovely white boards with tan1/8 spine and black embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. Some spotting and stains on edges. An unclipped dust jacket smooth and brilliant with the usual shelf wear - a few scrapes, stains, wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. Heavier than standard book; S&H will be adjusted.
Sealed pocket in back endpapers with CD disk "Endnotes and Source Notes".
This extraordinary and historic book required twenty years to research and write. The oft-challenged findings of the Warren Commission Lee Harvey Oswald, acting alone, shot and killed President John F. Kennedy are here confirmed beyond all doubt.
But "Reclaiming History" does much more than that. In addition to providing a… Read More

Leatherbound Hardcover 176 pages. Condition Fine Issued with NO Dust Jacket. Reader's Digest World's Best Reading Reprint edition 1982. Beautiful red boards with black leather 1/8 spine and gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. No shelf wear. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
This classic novel of the American Civil War evokes the horrors of battle and the psychology of fear as it recounts the experience of a young, untried Union Army volunteer. Henry Fleming longs to prove himself by winning the "red badge beyond all doubt. But when he finally does come under fire, he learns the grim truth about war's "glory" and the real meaning of bravery.
Most novels about war are broad, sweeping stories that try to capture the big picture of what happened. But what's it like for the individual? What were they thinking, feeling, and experiencing? That's what Stephen Crane brings to life in… Read More

Hardcover Cloth 120 pages. Condition Good NO Dust Jacket. Presumed First edition 1930. Nice blue boards and red embossing shows off this tight, square copy with no highlights or bookplates. Previous owner's marks on title pages, aircraft on pages 76 and 77 colored in and a chunk torn from non-text bottom of page 77. Book covers are worn with some stains and bumped corners. Edges have the usual yellowing. Pages are lightly toned with minor signs of wear and/or age. Numerous color and B&W illustrations. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. If the author rings a bell for you, it might be that you remember Alexander Key from Walt Disney's 1961's Escape to Witch Mountain.Brothers Ned and Richard Jemeson, smitten by the aviation bug after having heard about Charles Lindbergh's epic 1927 journey, get a visit from Uncle Jim who owns a plane called the Red Eagle. When he visits he just lands the plane on their farmland. After they've cleared an area for a runway for him of course. Both boys really… Read More

The Reformation (The Story of Civilization Volume VI) by Will and Ariel Durant Hardcover Cloth 1025 pages. Condition Very Good NO Dust Jacket Very Good. Presumed First edition 1957. BOMC dot on back cover. Nice red buckram boards and gold embossing. Red topstain. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
In the sixth volume of their Story of Civilization, the Durants offers a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most transformative periods in Western history. Through meticulous research and captivating storytelling, the Durants explore the origins, ideologies, and consequences of the Protestant Reformation, shedding light on the religious, social, and political upheavals that shaped Europe during the 16th century. With profound insight and scholarly rigor, the Durants provide readers with a nuanced understanding of the complex forces at play, from Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses to the spread of… Read More

Hardcover Cloth 272 pages. Condition Fine Dust Jacket Very Good. Presumed First edition 2010. Attractive red boards and gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square ex-library copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. No shelf wear. Library barcode and checkout record on front endpapers. Library tracking stamp on title page. Tracking strip on back endpapers. An unclipped dust jacket protected by mylar cover is smooth, clean and brilliant with slight shelf wear - a few wrinkles and chips. Dewey decimal number on dust jacket spine. Not an book club or remainder copy.
For decades the relationship between the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and National Socialist regime has been shrouded in mystery. In 1933, the world-renowned orchestra came under the control of Hitler's Propaganda Minister, Joseph Goebbels; the musicians became civil servants of the Reich and until the end of World War Two, the orchestra served as Germany's flagship… Read More

The Renaissance (The Story of Civilization Volume V) by Will and Ariel Durant Hardcover Cloth 776 pages. Condition Very Good NO Dust Jacket. Presumed first edition 1953. BOMC dot on back cover. Nice red buckram boards and gold embossing. Red topstain. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
In this fifth volume of their acclaimed series "The Story of Civilization," the Durants illuminate the cultural, intellectual, and artistic revival that swept across Europe from the 14th to the 17th centuries.
The book begins by setting the stage, providing readers with an understanding of the context from which the Renaissance emerged. It explores the decline of the medieval world, the impact of the Black Death, and the shifting political and economic landscapes that paved the way for a new era.
As the Renaissance unfolds, the Durants guide readers through the flourishing of humanism, the revival of interest in classical learning,… Read More

Hardcover Cloth 315 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Good. Presumed First edition 1965. Handsome blue boards with blue boxing and gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. Some foxing and spotting on edges. An unclipped dust jacket is discolored with age showing the usual shelf wear - tears, scrapes, wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
A comprehensive historical analysis that examines the evolution and impact of the Republican Party in Texas during a pivotal century in American history.
The book delves into the complex political landscape of Texas following the Civil War, when the state was primarily dominated by the Democratic Party. Casdorph explores the factors that contributed to the rise of the Republican Party in Texas, including the influence of Reconstruction policies, the economic transformation of the state, and demographic… Read More

The Revenge of the Philistines: Art and Culture, 1972-84
by Hilton Kramer
Hardcover Cloth 445 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Presumed First edition First printing 1986 with corresponding number line. Handsome black boards and sliver embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. An unclipped dust jacket protected in Brodart cover is smooth, clean and brilliant with slight shelf wear - a few wrinkles. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
Analyzes the works of a variety of modern artists including Edward Hopper, Louise Nevelson, Chuck Close, and Julian Schnabel.
Hilton Kramer was a prominent American art critic and writer, known for his contributions to The New York Times and his conservative viewpoints on modern and contemporary art.

Rifle-Craft and The Shooters Guide (Firearms Classics Library) by Charles Singer Landis Hardcover full leather 174 pages with illustrations. Condition Fine in red leather. Issued with NO Dust Jacket .Palladium Press 2004 reprint edition. Lovely red leather boards with gold embossed leather shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Moiré endpapers and pastedowns. Hubbed spines, gilded designs, gold page edges, acid-free paper. Silk marker ribbon. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. No shelf wear. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. Book was stored in barrister case in a dark room. Has never been laid flat.

Trade Paperback with glued binding 418 pages. Condition Very Good Issued with NO Dust Jacket. Presumed First edition third printing 1993. Beautiful illustrated wraps shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. The geologic panorama of Texas is as wide as the state is big, sweeping from volcanic mesas and thrusting mountains in the west to red canyons of the Panhandle, along tropical sand barriers of the Gulf Coast, and across central limestone plateaus onto hard granitic terrain in the center of the state. Texas is bless with rocks of all ages, as well as an incredible array of natural geologic resources. Darwin Spearing will tell you about the rocks as you come to them--describing what they are, when they formed, what they mean, and how they fit into the big picture of the geology of Texas.

Trade Paperback 496 pages. Condition Very Good Issued with NO Dust Jacket. Stated First paperback edition 2010. Elegant illustrated wraps show off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear with a few scrapes, wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
Shattering longstanding myths, this new biography reveals the robust and positive life of one of the nineteenth century's greatest composersThis candid, intimate, and compellingly written new biography offers a fresh account of Robert Schumann's life. It confronts the traditional perception of the doom-laden Romantic, forced by depression into a life of helpless, poignant sadness.
John Worthen's scrupulous attention to the original sources reveals Schumann to have been an astute, witty, articulate, and immensely determined individual, who—with little support from his family and friends in provincial Saxony—painstakingly… Read More

Rousseau and Revolution (The Story of Civilization Volume X) by Will and Ariel Durant Hardcover Cloth 1091 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Poor. Stated second printing 1967. BOMC dot on back cover. Nice red buckram boards and gold embossing. Red topstain. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. The ragged remains of an unclipped dust jacket. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
In the tenth volume of their Story of Civilization, the Durants offer a compelling examination of the life and ideas of the influential philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, contextualized within the backdrop of the French Revolution. Through meticulous scholarship and engaging prose, the Durants delve189. into Rousseau's philosophical works, political theories, and their profound impact on the intellectual currents that shaped the revolutionary fervor of 18th-century France. By weaving together biography, philosophy, and historical analysis, Durant illuminates the complex… Read More

Hardcover Cloth 156 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Presumed First edition 1988. Nice white boards and gold embossing shows off this Clean, tight copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. An unclipped dust jacket smooth, clean and brilliant with slight shelf wear - a few wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. A book on the building and embellishment, the rigging and armaments of the Vasa, the Swedish warship that sank on her maiden voyage in Stockholm harbor in 1628. The book includes comparative studies of Danish, English and Dutch shipbuilding methods of the time.

Hardcover Cloth 688 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Presumed First edition First printing 2006 with corresponding number line. Attractive yellow boards with black 1/8 spine and gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. Pages are printed on yellow toned paper. An unclipped dust jacket | Slipcase | smooth, clean and brilliant with slight shelf wear - a few scrapes, wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
From the author of the cult classic "The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear" comes another fantastical journey into Zamonia. This captivating story from the unique imagination of Moers is astonishingly inventive, amusing, and engrossing.Rumo is a little Wolperting - a domesticated creature somewhere between a deer and a dog - who will one day become the greatest hero in the history of Zamonia. Armed with Dandelion, his talking… Read More