[John Ruskin] -- This 1866 collection of essays on "Work,? Preface and appendix + the essays "Work," "Traffic," "War," and "The Future of England." 4.25x6in. Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you. Choice Works: Sesame and Lilies, the Crown of Wild Olive the Ethics of the Dust (Classic Reprint). Gilt top and embossed decoration on the front and spine with embossed lettering. in no dj brown dec c w/silver lettering rubbed as well at spine/tips; owner's stamp x4 252. n. See devilwood. Leather. The victorious athletes were honoured, feted, and praised. More information about this seller 5. Share This. His parents were educated, well-to-do Scotch people. Forgotten Books, 2012. William L. Allison Company, New York, From: Standard UK delivery is £3.95 per order, so you're only charged once no matter how many items you have in your basket. Neil Shillington: Bookdealer/Booksearch medimops PAP. 29. Lecture I: "Work" was delivered before the Working Men's Institute at Camberwell. Lovell, Coryell & Company, 1880. 26. ... that all heaven is to be full of babies. In his day, John Ruskin (1819-1900) held the power to make or break artists with his critical reviews. George Allen, Sunnyside, 1886. "The Crown of Wild Olive" contains three essays: "Work," "Traffic," and "War"; "Lectures on Art" contains seven essays: "Inaugural," "The Relation of Art to Religion," "The Relation of Art to Morals," "The Relation of Art to Use," "Line," "Light," and "Color." *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hinge cracked. 15 1/2 cm. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. No loose pages. In an Appendix, therefore, Ruskin‘s letters and a speech made on such subjects during the years in question are included. Photos available. JOHNRUSKIN,M.A., HONORARYSTUDENTOFCHRISTCHURCH,ANDHONORARYFELLOW … The crowns made of olive leaves came from a wild olive tree in the Altis, which was called the olive of the Beautiful Crown. More information about this seller Delivery & returns. New York, A.L. Condition: Fair. Red hardcover with gilt lettering to spine and front. Visible Voice Books The Crown of Wild Olive: Three Lectures on Work, Traffic, War. George Allen, Sunnyside No dust jacket. | Contact this seller His other works include: Giotto and his Works in Padua (1854), The Harbours of England (1856), "A Joy for Ever" (1857), The Ethics of the Dust (1866) and Hortus Inclusus. | Contact this seller (Huntington, VT, U.S.A.), About this Item: George Allen, Sunnyside, 1886. The wild olive was the prize of the victor in the Olympic games in Greece and in the Ruskinian cryptogram it means ‘the crown of consummate honour and of rest’. 1 Star - I hated it 2 Stars - I didn't like it 3 Stars - It was OK 4 Stars - I liked it 5 Stars - I loved it. In fact, the title ‘Crown of Wild Olive… The Olive wreath also known as kotinos (Greek: κότινος), was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. (2009), ISBN 10: 1409987698ISBN 13: 9781409987697, From: Release … Spedizione gratuita per ordini superiori a 25 euro. Quantity available: 1. The Crown of Wild Olive (1866). Seller Inventory # EC4073BB. The pages are browning with age, and brittle. Hardcover. Published by Its index is famously elaborate, attempting to articulate the complex interconnectedness of his thought. Gibson's Books Good. Signed by previous owner. Illustration: Ken Joudrey. … More information about this seller 190p. 3. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. p.240. Condition: Very Good. Share your thoughts Complete your review. Condition: Good. In 1848, he married Effie Gray, for whom he wrote the early fantasy novel The King of the Golden River. Staple reinforced binding inside covers. It's easy to guess the basic outline of the plot early on, but that's fine. An owner's name inside. "Traffic,? Share your thoughts Complete your review. Age-toning. 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