Search Results: Authors starting with H from River House Books

Dust Jacket ONLY Very Good. An unclipped dust jacket smooth, clean and brilliant with a few tears, wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.Includes a storage box also titled "Helen's Babies by John Habberton"

Dust Jacket ONLY Very Good. An unclipped dust jacket smooth, clean and brilliant with tears, wrinkles and chips. Colors still bright. Some stains and rubbing. Protected by mylar sleeve. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.

Dust Jacket ONLY Very Good. An unclipped dust jacket smooth, clean and brilliant with a few tears, wrinkles and chips. Colors still bright. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.

Hardcover Cloth 400 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Good. Stated First edition First printing 1984 with corresponding number line. Handsome black boards and silver embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Slight shelf wear. An unclipped dust jacket is discolored with age with the usual shelf wear - tears, stains, scratches, and wrinkles. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. Heavier than standard book; S&H will be adjusted.

A comprehensive guide to the world of science fiction films. It covers the history of the genre, from its origins in the silent era to the present day, and includes profiles of key filmmakers and actors, as well as in-depth analysis of classic films and their themes.

The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter covering a different era in the history of science fiction cinema. Each chapter begins with an overview of the period, highlighting the key trends and developments that shaped the genre at that… Read More

Hardcover Cloth 57 pages. Condition Fine NO Dust Jacket. Stated First edition 1977 limited printing of 2000 books. Handsome maroon boards and gold embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. No shelf wear. Top edge is spotted by foxing. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
Jack Harmon that explores the history and architecture of the Spanish missions and other significant landmarks in Texas. The book is organized geographically, covering each of the state's five regions and their notable sites. The author provides a detailed account of the Spanish influence on Texas and how the missions served as centers of religious, social, and economic activity.
The book features many beautiful illustrations by Warren Hunter that highlight the unique architecture and design of each mission. In addition to the missions, the book also covers other important landmarks such as the Alamo, the San Jacinto… Read More

Full Leather Hardcover 335 pages. Condition Fine Issued with NO Dust Jacket. Reader's Digest World's Best Reading Reprint edition 1989. Elegant dark blue boards and 1/4 black spine with gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. No shelf wear. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
Laid in four page newsletter.
A collection of thirty-nine Hawthorne's pieces, consisting of short fiction, allegories and narrative essays. Originally issued in 1837 and 1841 (nine years before the publication of his "breakout" work The Scarlet Letter), these volumes take their name from the fact that all the tales contained herein are "twice-told" in the sense that each had been published before, almost all anonymously, in journals of the time (many in The Token and Atlantic Souvenir.
The greatest gift the reader receives by reading all of these tales is an intimate acquaintance with the young Hawthorne:… Read More

Full Leather Hardcover 335 pages. Condition Fine Issued with NO Dust Jacket. Reader's Digest World's Best Reading Reprint edition 1989. Elegant dark blue boards and 1/4 black spine with gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. No shelf wear. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
Laid in four page newsletter.
A collection of thirty-nine Hawthorne's pieces, consisting of short fiction, allegories and narrative essays. Originally issued in 1837 and 1841 (nine years before the publication of his "breakout" work The Scarlet Letter), these volumes take their name from the fact that all the tales contained herein are "twice-told" in the sense that each had been published before, almost all anonymously, in journals of the time (many in The Token and Atlantic Souvenir.
The greatest gift the reader receives by reading all of these tales is an intimate acquaintance with the young Hawthorne:… Read More

Faux Leather bound Hardcover 287 pages. Condition Very Good Issued with NO Dust Jacket. Reader's Digest World's Best Reading Reprint edition 1985. Attractive green boards with leather 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. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
"The House of the Seven Gables" is a novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, first published in 1851. It is a Gothic novel set in New England, and it explores themes of guilt, redemption, fate, and the impact of the past on the present. The story is known for its intricate and mysterious atmosphere, as well as its exploration of the darker aspects of human nature.
The plot revolves around the Pyncheon family, who live in a gloomy and old mansion known as the House of the Seven Gables. The house itself is a central character in the story, representing the family's history, secrets, and the… Read More

Hardcover Cloth 314 pages. Condition Good NO Dust Jacket. Later printing 1957. Nice dark blue cloth boards with blue stripe and black spine. Silver and gold embossing and a replica Hemmingway signature on the cover shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Back cover of the book dented and scraped on the fore edge leaving the book bowed. Overall a beautiful reading copy. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.A Farewell to Arms is the unforgettable story of an American ambulance driver on the Italian front and his passion for a beautiful English nurse. Set against the looming horrors of the battlefield - the weary, demoralized men marching in the rain during the German attack on Caporetto; the profound struggle between loyalty and desertion—this gripping, semiautobiographical work captures the harsh realities of war and the pain of lovers caught in its inexorable sweep. Ernest Hemingway famously said that he rewrote his ending to A Farewell to Arms… Read More

Two Hardcover Cloth volumes in slipcase 436 & 437 pages. Condition Fine Dust Jacket Very Good Slipcase Very Good. Presumed First edition 1926. Attractive blue buckram boards and gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Beautiful gilt top edge embossing. Other edges not trimmed. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. No shelf wear. Edges have the usual yellowing. Pages are lightly toned with minor signs of wear and/or age. Volume 1 has sewn in ribbon falling apart from age. Unclipped dust jackets are smooth and clean and brilliant slightly discolored with age. Dust jackets have slight shelf wear - a few tears, wrinkles and chips. Slipcase has the usual shelf wear - a few tears, scrapes, wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. Heavier than standard book; S&H will be adjusted.
A biography of influential American journalist, editor, and diplomat Walter Hines Page. Page (1855-1918) was an important figure… Read More

Leatherbound Hardcover 245 pages. Condition Fine Issued with NO Dust Jacket. Reader's Digest World's Best Reading Reprint edition 1993. Handsome brown boards with brown leather 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. No shelf wear. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
Laid in four page brochure
O. Henry was the pen name of American writer William Sydney Porter. This is a collection of his short stories. O. Henry was known for his clever use of wordplay, ironic twists, and memorable characters, and "Heart of the West" is a compilation of his Western-themed stories. These stories often incorporate humor, wit, and a touch of sentimentality, making them distinctive within the genre.
The stories in "Heart of the West" typically revolve around characters living in the American West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. O. Henry's stories often focus on the lives… Read More

Hardcover Cloth 327 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Stated First edition First printing 2023 with corresponding number line. Handsome blue boards and silver embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. No shelf wear. One page was dog-eared by a printing error. An unclipped dust jacket smooth, clean and brilliant with slight shelf wear - a few wrinkles. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
Get ready for a thrilling, addictive novel about marriage, betrayal, and the secrets that push us to the edge in Sally Hepworth's The Soulmate.There's a cottage on a cliff. Gabe and Pippa's dream home in a sleepy coastal town. But their perfect house hides something sinister. The tall cliffs have become a popular spot for people to end their lives. Night after night Gabe comes to their rescue, literally talking them off the ledge. Until he doesn't.When Pippa discovers Gabe knew the… Read More

Hardcover Cloth 432 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Presumed First edition 1977. Handsome blue boards and gold embossing on this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks or highlights. Book has slight shelf wear. Edges spotted. Unclipped dust jacket with slight shelf wear protected by mylar cover - has a few tears, scrapes, wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library or remainder copy. Readers adored James Herriot's tales of his life as a Yorkshire animal doctor in All Creatures Great and Small and All Things Bright and Beautiful. Now here's a third delightful volume of memoirs rich with Herriot's own brand of humor, insight, and wisdom.In the midst of World War II, James is training for the Royal Air Force, while going home to Yorkshire whenever possible to see his very pregnant wife, Helen. Musing on past adventures through the dales, visiting with old friends, and introducing scores of new and amusing character--animal and human alike--Herriot enthralls with his uncanny ability to spin a… Read More

Volume 4: The Lord God Made Them All ISBN 0312498349 Hardcover Cloth 373 pages. Condition Very Good mylar-protected Dust Jacket Good. Stated first (American) edition first printing 1981 with corresponding number line. Handsome black boards and gold embossing on this clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book in unread condition with slight shelf wear. Edges have the usual yellowing and some stains. Unclipped dust jacket protected by mylar cover is slightly faded with wrinkles, tears and chips - the usual shelf wear. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder book.After serving in the RAF in World War II, Herriot gladly returns home to Yorkshire to his beloved family and multitude of patients, with many more tender, funny, sad and wise stories to share with us and warm our hearts.

Volume 4: The Lord God Made Them All ISBN 0312498349
Hardcover Cloth 373 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Stated first (American) edition fifth printing 1981 with corresponding number line. Handsome black boards and gold embossing on this clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book in unread condition with slight shelf wear. Edges have the usual yellowing and some stains. One of the best unclipped dust jackets I've seen on a Herriot book is smooth, clean and brilliant with slight shelf wear is protected by mylar sleeve - a few wrinkles, scrapes, and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder book.After serving in the RAF in World War II, Herriot gladly returns home to Yorkshire to his beloved family and multitude of patients, with many more tender, funny, sad and wise stories to share with us and warm our hearts.

Hardcover Cloth 342 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Stated first edition First printing 1992 with corresponding number line. Attractive teal boards with grey buckram 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. An unclipped dust jacket smooth, clean and brilliant with slight shelf wear - a few stains and wrinkles. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
The final instalment of James Herriot's (Alfred Wight's) All Creatures Great and Small series, Every Living Thing is indeed a grand farewell for and to the author's veterinarian memoirs, not only revisiting the familiar but also introducing novel characters and scenarios.
Laughter and tears, joy and heartbreak, entertainment and thought-provoking authorial musings on life, on animals, on humanity in general, Every Living Thing is a lovely, but also somewhat saddening and sobering conclusion… Read More

Hardcover Cloth 342 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Stated first edition First printing 1992 with corresponding number line. Attractive teal boards with grey buckram 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. An unclipped dust jacket smooth, clean and brilliant with slight shelf wear - a few stains and wrinkles. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
The final instalment of James Herriot's (Alfred Wight's) All Creatures Great and Small series, Every Living Thing is indeed a grand farewell for and to the author's veterinarian memoirs, not only revisiting the familiar but also introducing novel characters and scenarios.
Laughter and tears, joy and heartbreak, entertainment and thought-provoking authorial musings on life, on animals, on humanity in general, Every Living Thing is a lovely, but also somewhat saddening and sobering conclusion… Read More

Hardcover Cloth 432 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Presumed First edition 1977. Handsome blue boards and gold embossing on this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks or highlights. Book has slight shelf wear. Edges spotted with the usual yellowing. Gift inscription on front endpapers. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. Readers adored James Herriot's tales of his life as a Yorkshire animal doctor in All Creatures Great and Small and All Things Bright and Beautiful. Now here's a third delightful volume of memoirs rich with Herriot's own brand of humor, insight, and wisdom.In the midst of World War II, James is training for the Royal Air Force, while going home to Yorkshire whenever possible to see his very pregnant wife, Helen. Musing on past adventures through the dales, visiting with old friends, and introducing scores of new and amusing character--animal and human alike--Herriot enthralls with his uncanny ability to spin a most engaging and heartfelt yarn.Millions of… Read More

Dust Jacket ONLY Very Good. An unclipped dust jacket smooth, clean and brilliant with a few tears, wrinkles and chips. Colors still bright. Some stains and/or rubbing. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.

Hardcover Cloth 263 pages. Condition Fine Dust Jacket Very Good. Stated First edition First printing 2006 with corresponding number line. Lovely maroon boards and gold embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. An unclipped dust jacket smooth, clean and brilliant with slight shelf wear - a few wrinkles. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. THE 1939 TEXAS AGGIES details the incredible story of the 1939 national football champions, the Texas A&M Aggies. From a program on the verge of being eliminated in 1934, award-winning sports writer Mickey Herskowitz describes the stunning climb to the national championship the Aggies experienced in 1939, with a near repeat in 1940. Led by a former baseball player, Homer Norton, the Texas Aggies recruited a remarkable collection of young men, including John Kimbrough, Marion Pugh, Marshall Foch Robnett, and Tommie Vaughn. Under Norton's leadership, he… Read More