Böcker av Cecil Torr

Step back in time to rural England in the early 20th century with this charming collection of anecdotes and reminiscences from author Cecil Torr. Whether he's discussing local customs and traditions or sharing humorous stories from his own life, Torr's warm and engaging writing style will transport readers to a bygone era.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.

A survey of ancient ships and seafaring practices, from the earliest known boats to the end of the Roman Empire. Cecil Torr draws on archaeological evidence, textual sources, and artistic representations to provide a detailed and engaging account of the evolution of shipbuilding and navigation in the ancient world.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.

A delightful collection of anecdotes and observations from the life of the author, a country squire in turn-of-the-century England. Torr captures the rhythms and pleasures of rural life with humor and affection, and his charming sketches of the people and places he encountered are a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.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.

This book "" Hannibal Crosses the Alps "", has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

First published in 1896, "Memphis and Mycenae" is a detailed treatise on Egyptian history and its connections to that of Greece, by British author and antiquarian Cecil Torr (1857-1928). Contents include: "Egyptian Chronology: Dynasties XXVI to XXII", "Egyptian Chronology: Dynasties XXII to XX", "Egyptian Chronology: Dynasties XX to XVIII and XII", and "The Connexion of Egypt with Greece". This fascinating volume will appeal to those with an interest in ancient history and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature. We are republishing this classic volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

This 1894 book presents a detailed study of ships from the Mediterranean area during the period 1000 BC to 1000 AD. Evidence is drawn from written sources, including inscriptions and literature, and material sources, such as the ruins of the docks at Athens and small surviving pieces of the ships themselves.

First published as part of the Cambridge Miscellany series in 1932, this book presents a selection of Cecil Torr's reminiscences of life in and around Wreyland, Devon. The volume contains illustrative figures, including photographs and a map of the local area.