Bücher von William Carpenter

"This can only be described as an extraordinary book¿.... His arguments are certainly plausible and ingenious, and even the reader who does not agree with him will find a singular interest and fascination in analyzing the 'one hundred proofs.'... The proofs are set forth in brief, forcible, compact, very clear paragraphs, the meaning of which can be comprehended at a glance." -Daily NewsDuring the nineteenth century, William Carpenter, an English printer and author, gained recognition as a supporter of the flat Earth theory which holds that the Earth is not a globe. He was a proponent of English writer Samuel Rowbotham who produced a pamphlet, under the pseudonym Parallax, called Zetetic Astronomy.This new edition, presented in large type for enhanced readability, also includes "Experiments proving the Earth to be a Plane" by Parallax.

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 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 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 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.

The Angler's Assistant is a comprehensive guidebook for fishing enthusiasts, written by William Carpenter and first published in 1848. The book covers a range of topics related to fishing, including practical instructions for bottom fishing, trolling, and other techniques. It also provides advice on the best equipment to use, such as rods, reels, lines, and hooks, as well as tips for selecting bait and lures. The Angler's Assistant also includes information on the different types of fish that can be caught, their habitats, and their behavior, as well as advice on how to handle and prepare them for cooking. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced anglers alike.With Ample Instructions For The Preparation And Use Of Tackle And Baits, A Descriptive Account Of The Habits And Haunts Of Fish, And A Geographical And Ichthyological Account Of The Principal Rivers And Streams In England.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.

Lucky Lunt is a third-lobsterman who works the same Maine waters as his father and grandfather. But the world is changing faster than Lucky can fathom and he is soon embroiled in a turf war that forces him to abandon all the rules of the sea.

In diesem prägnantem Werk über die Theorie der Flachen Erde legt William Carpenter in einhundert Punkten dar, weshalb die Erde keine Kugelform besitzen kann. Seinerzeit in den englischsprachigen Ländern weit verbreitet, hier zum ersten Mal ins Deutsche übertragen, mag das 1885 erstmals veröffentlichte Werk Carpenters den einen zum Nachdenken, den anderen zum Lächeln bringen - in jedem Fall bietet es ein kurzweiliges Lesevergnügen über ein Thema, welches wieder zunehmend in die Öffentlichkeit tritt.