Bøger af Robert Shaw

This ground-breaking study reveals the remarkable beauty, historical significance, and technical virtuosity of American vanes fashioned between the late seventeenth and early twentieth centuries and is lavishly illustrated with masterworks from prominent private and public collections.

Robert Shaw explores the little-known Shighni-Ghalchah dialect of the Shighnan region in Tajikistan and Afghanistan. Through his analysis of the language's grammar, vocabulary, and syntax, Shaw provides a rare glimpse into the fascinating linguistic complexities of this remote and isolated region.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The story of the culmination of my desire for powered paragliding flight. A brief insight of the designer, creator and test pilot Robert Shaw followed by the history of the development of his self-coined Eggmotor. This book gets into the nitty-gritty of the engineering, testing and ultimately the successful flights of this home-made, back-to-basics aviation marvel. There is also a plethora of information and relevent resources for any budding D.I.Y. sky hungry folks to follow their dreams and emulate the achievements of the author.

Historical Origins is a book written by Robert Shaw that delves into the origins and evolution of history as a field of study. The book explores how the concept of history has developed over time, from early societies that relied on oral traditions to modern societies that rely on written records and digital archives. It also examines the role that historians have played in shaping our understanding of the past, and how their interpretations have been influenced by factors such as politics, culture, and personal biases.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the history of history. The first chapter explores the origins of history in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The second chapter looks at the development of history in the Middle Ages, while the third chapter examines the rise of modern history during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods.Subsequent chapters explore the impact of colonialism on the study of history, the emergence of national histories, and the role of history in shaping national identities. The book also discusses the challenges that historians face in interpreting the past, including the limitations of sources and the influence of ideology.Overall, Historical Origins provides a comprehensive overview of the history of history, offering insights into the evolution of this important field of study and the ways in which it has shaped our understanding of the world around us.1892. Comprising �������The Chaldean and Hebrew and the Chinese and the Hindoo Origins,������� �������The Assyrian, Medo-Persian and Lydian and the Greek and the Roman Origins,������� �������The Origin of the Ancient Civilization of the Nile's Valley: ������� and historical critiques comprising �������A Critical Review of the History of the Scots or Gaels,������� and �������A Critical Review of the History of Ancient Egypt.�������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

Americana Insights 2023 presents the latest research and discoveries on traditional American folk art and material culture. Groundbreaking essays by leading scholars provide a wealth of new insights on a wide array of artistic traditions. Covering a broad geographic area-including New England, the mid-Atlantic, South, and mid-West-and spanning the colonial era to early twentieth century, these essays enhance our understanding of the diverse American experience. This is the only interdisciplinary publication devoted exclusively to traditional Americana and folk art. Contributors cover a range of topics including portraiture, furniture, jewelry, textiles, and works on paper. In the first volume, authors share groundbreaking research on the use of hooked rugs in the colonial revival era; revisit the work of a famed Connecticut portrait painter known as the Beardsley Limner and his namesake sitters; Rufus Porter's work as an artist and entrepreneur; a distinctive group of paint-decorated dressing tables from New Hampshire; delicate cutworks made by an incarcerated inmate in Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary; painted tavern signs; jewelry in folk portraiture; New Jersey schoolmaster and calligrapher Thomas Earl; and signature quilts from the nineteenth century. Contributors: Deborah M. Child, Pamela and Brian Ehrlich, Cynthia Fowler, Emelie Gevalt, Mark D. Mitchell, Eileen M. Smiles, Laura Fecych Sprague.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1892 Edition.

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 is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Goldman, a boastful, self-made real estate mogul who enjoys a fully-staffed garden penthouse overlooking Manhattan's Central Park, is living the American Dream. As a German Jew who flaunts this fact far and wide, his inbred paranoia means a handgun is never far from his bedside.

""Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand, and Kashghar, Formerly Chinese Tartary: and Return Journey over the Karakoram Pass"" is a travelogue written by Robert Shaw in 1871. The book chronicles Shaw's journey through Central Asia, specifically the regions of High Tartary, Yarkand, and Kashghar, which were formerly under Chinese rule. Shaw describes the people, culture, and landscapes of these regions, as well as his interactions with local rulers and officials. The book also details his return journey over the Karakoram Pass, a treacherous mountain route that connects Central Asia to India. Shaw's travelogue provides a fascinating glimpse into a little-known region of the world during a time of great political and cultural change.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.

'We are not beggars. I am not here for you to cast your pity at me like breadcrumbs tossed to a cripple. Because I know you're listening to me; and my voice won't be silent, not yet.'Tejas Verdes ('Green Gables'), once a sea-side resort, was an infamous Chilean torture and detention centre during the early years following the Pinochet coup in 1973. Fermin Cabal's humane and powerful play traces the life of a young woman who vanished one night in Santiago. Beneath the tolling of the church bells, her voice and the voices of those who share her story ring out with poetic beauty and overwhelming love.

Eric has been gone for over the best part of a year, when Rab gets a visitor, 'Flower of the Morning' and her brother 3rd of the 1st house of trackers. Eric is in trouble and needs his help. They rush to the volcano where Eric is being held against his will by the new leader of the pack who is intent on doing away with Rab's friend Eric, only Rab and his new friends have other ideas. But to get back they will have to pass through the roving bands who are looking to prevent them getting home. Rab makes a new home and new friends but things do not go smoothly. Life gets complicated and downright dangerous at times, the religious element of his new home object strongly to his being there and try to have him removed ...... with force. There is a Snake problem just down river in the swamp so the newly formed 'House of Raab' decide to get some new snake skin for the new canoe's.