Author: Harry Savory
Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Harry Savory is considered by many to be the finest photographer to have taken his camera underground. Here are almost 100 of Savory's superb photographs, taken between 1910 and 1928--most of them previously unpublished--capturing in fine detail the extraordinary formations in the caves and the character of life above ground during the period. The caving diaries vividly recall the hardships of early exploration, as cavers found their way through intricate systems with only candles for light. Savory's pictures show many beautiful formations that have long since been destroyed or discolored. Also included are plans of the caves and drawings Savory commissioned from his artist friend John Hassall. An informative introduction and commentary by Harry Savory's son John provide the biographical background to the diaries, and Chris Howes' preface sets Savory's work in its historical and technical contexts.
A Man Deep in Mendip
Author: Harry Savory
Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Harry Savory is considered by many to be the finest photographer to have taken his camera underground. Here are almost 100 of Savory's superb photographs, taken between 1910 and 1928--most of them previously unpublished--capturing in fine detail the extraordinary formations in the caves and the character of life above ground during the period. The caving diaries vividly recall the hardships of early exploration, as cavers found their way through intricate systems with only candles for light. Savory's pictures show many beautiful formations that have long since been destroyed or discolored. Also included are plans of the caves and drawings Savory commissioned from his artist friend John Hassall. An informative introduction and commentary by Harry Savory's son John provide the biographical background to the diaries, and Chris Howes' preface sets Savory's work in its historical and technical contexts.
Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Harry Savory is considered by many to be the finest photographer to have taken his camera underground. Here are almost 100 of Savory's superb photographs, taken between 1910 and 1928--most of them previously unpublished--capturing in fine detail the extraordinary formations in the caves and the character of life above ground during the period. The caving diaries vividly recall the hardships of early exploration, as cavers found their way through intricate systems with only candles for light. Savory's pictures show many beautiful formations that have long since been destroyed or discolored. Also included are plans of the caves and drawings Savory commissioned from his artist friend John Hassall. An informative introduction and commentary by Harry Savory's son John provide the biographical background to the diaries, and Chris Howes' preface sets Savory's work in its historical and technical contexts.
The Story of White Hall Centre
Author: Pete McDonald
Publisher: Pete McDonald
ISBN: 0473428881
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 671
Book Description
Publisher: Pete McDonald
ISBN: 0473428881
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 671
Book Description
A Biographical Bibliography. Explorers, Scientists & Visitors In the World's Karst 852 BC to the Present
Author: Christine Ballinger
Publisher: Založba ZRC
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
To je zelo dolgočasna knjiga. Tako kot slovar vsebuje samo dejstva: dejstva, ki jih ni mogoče najti drugje. Ljudje, ki so pomembni za preučevanje jam in krasa, so znani po tem, kaj so počeli, kaj so napisali in na koga so vplivali. Toda večkrat o njih poznamo zgolj ime. Morda o nekaterih vemo tudi kaj več, med njimi so kralji, romanopisci ali zdravniki. Nekateri, denimo Darwin ali Freud, so svet celo spremenili, toda večinoma so imeli le neizstopajoče normalno življenje, med katerim so tudi raziskovali, preučevali ali pisali o jamah. To so tista življenja, o katerih je težko najti kaj več. V knjigi je 4634 gesel, ki vsebujejo podatke iz rojstnih listov, osmrtnic, neobjavljenih pisem in omembe drugih ljudi. Šele ta širši pogled iz njih naredi prave ljudi. V nekaterih primerih je bilo njihovo zanimanje za jame del njihovega poklicnega življenja. V mnogih drugih le spodbuda in sprostitev v sicer napornem življenju. Toda v vsakem primeru so ista oseba in isti možgani uživali oboje; in oboje ju je osebnostno izoblikovalo. Razumemo jih lahko le s pomočjo tukaj zbranih bibliografskih virov.
Publisher: Založba ZRC
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
To je zelo dolgočasna knjiga. Tako kot slovar vsebuje samo dejstva: dejstva, ki jih ni mogoče najti drugje. Ljudje, ki so pomembni za preučevanje jam in krasa, so znani po tem, kaj so počeli, kaj so napisali in na koga so vplivali. Toda večkrat o njih poznamo zgolj ime. Morda o nekaterih vemo tudi kaj več, med njimi so kralji, romanopisci ali zdravniki. Nekateri, denimo Darwin ali Freud, so svet celo spremenili, toda večinoma so imeli le neizstopajoče normalno življenje, med katerim so tudi raziskovali, preučevali ali pisali o jamah. To so tista življenja, o katerih je težko najti kaj več. V knjigi je 4634 gesel, ki vsebujejo podatke iz rojstnih listov, osmrtnic, neobjavljenih pisem in omembe drugih ljudi. Šele ta širši pogled iz njih naredi prave ljudi. V nekaterih primerih je bilo njihovo zanimanje za jame del njihovega poklicnega življenja. V mnogih drugih le spodbuda in sprostitev v sicer napornem življenju. Toda v vsakem primeru so ista oseba in isti možgani uživali oboje; in oboje ju je osebnostno izoblikovalo. Razumemo jih lahko le s pomočjo tukaj zbranih bibliografskih virov.
The Netherworld of Mendip
Author: Ernest Albert Baker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Caves
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Caves
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science
Author: John Gunn
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1579583997
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1971
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science examines cave and karst geoscience, cave archaeology and human use of caves, art in caves, hydrology and groundwater, cave and karst history, and conservation and management.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1579583997
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1971
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science examines cave and karst geoscience, cave archaeology and human use of caves, art in caves, hydrology and groundwater, cave and karst history, and conservation and management.
A Guide to Speleological Literature of the English Language
Author: Diana E. Northup
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
"This is a family story of America's most famous cave explorer who was trapped and died in Sand Cave in 1925. That story has been told many times, but never before has the complete life of Floyd Collins been presented. Floyd's younger brother Homer tells how Floyd was fascinated with caves from his childhood, of his discovery of the famous Crystal Cave on the home property, and of the rescue attempts from the viewpoint of a brother so devoted that his extraordinary efforts to save Floyd were rewarded by his being removed from the premises while others inexperienced in working in caves carried on the unsuccessful attempt. It is a warm story of a man whose love in life was exploring caves, a man who endured his grim death with dignity and pride in his vocation."--Page 4 of cover
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
"This is a family story of America's most famous cave explorer who was trapped and died in Sand Cave in 1925. That story has been told many times, but never before has the complete life of Floyd Collins been presented. Floyd's younger brother Homer tells how Floyd was fascinated with caves from his childhood, of his discovery of the famous Crystal Cave on the home property, and of the rescue attempts from the viewpoint of a brother so devoted that his extraordinary efforts to save Floyd were rewarded by his being removed from the premises while others inexperienced in working in caves carried on the unsuccessful attempt. It is a warm story of a man whose love in life was exploring caves, a man who endured his grim death with dignity and pride in his vocation."--Page 4 of cover
The Sea-board of Mendip
Author: Francis Arnold Knight
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Avon (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Avon (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
Under the Mendips: A Tale
Author: Emma Marshall
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
As she stood there in the light of the morning, Joyce Falconer was a fair picture of happy, joyous maidenhood. Her figure was lithe and supple, and though her lilac cotton frock would be despised as only fit for a maid-servant in these days, it became her well. It was made with a full skirt and a loose body, cut rather low at the neck, with sleeves which were large on the shoulder, gradually tightening to the wrist, and displayed to advantage a well-rounded arm. Joyce's shoes were thick; but though, perhaps, a trifle clumsy, they did not spoil the symmetry of her pretty ankle and high-arched instep. Snowy "tuckers" of crimped muslin were sewn into the neck and wrists of her gown, and she wore an apron with a bib; an old-fashioned apron, guiltless of bows or lace. Joyce's features were regular, and her complexion rosy and healthy. Indeed, everything about her seemed to tell of youth and the full enjoyment of the gifts which God had given her.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
As she stood there in the light of the morning, Joyce Falconer was a fair picture of happy, joyous maidenhood. Her figure was lithe and supple, and though her lilac cotton frock would be despised as only fit for a maid-servant in these days, it became her well. It was made with a full skirt and a loose body, cut rather low at the neck, with sleeves which were large on the shoulder, gradually tightening to the wrist, and displayed to advantage a well-rounded arm. Joyce's shoes were thick; but though, perhaps, a trifle clumsy, they did not spoil the symmetry of her pretty ankle and high-arched instep. Snowy "tuckers" of crimped muslin were sewn into the neck and wrists of her gown, and she wore an apron with a bib; an old-fashioned apron, guiltless of bows or lace. Joyce's features were regular, and her complexion rosy and healthy. Indeed, everything about her seemed to tell of youth and the full enjoyment of the gifts which God had given her.
Under the Mendips
Plays : Third Series
Author: John Galsworthy
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Plays : Third Series" by John Galsworthy. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Plays : Third Series" by John Galsworthy. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.