Jordan

(Jordan, Dorothea). PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LIFE OF THAT CELEBRATED ACTRESS, MISS BLAND, OTHERWISE MRS. FORD, OR, MRS. JORDAN; Late Mistress of H.R.H. the D. of Clarence; now King William IV. J. Duncombe, London: Ca. 1886. 1886 ; fester Einband / hard cover

Fuller Title: PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LIFE OF THAT CELEBRATED ACTRESS, MISS BLAND, OTHERWISE MRS. FORD, OR, MRS. JORDAN; Late Mistress of H.R.H. the D(uke) of Clarence; now King William IV., Founder of the Fitzclarence Family: Delineating The Vicissitudes attendant on her Early Life; The Splendour of her Noon-tide Blaze, as Mistress of the Royal Duke; and her untimely Dissolution at St. Cloude, near Paris - resulting from a Broken Heart. Accompanied by Numerous Remarks and Anecdotes of Illustrious and Fashionable Characters. By a Confidential Friend of the Departed. 117 p. 12mo. Contemporary half leather over marbled boards binding, by Estes & Lauriat of Boston. Spine with raised bands, and tooled in gilt. Joints fragile. Engraved bookplate (1900) of Robert Heysham Sayre, South Bethlehem, PA - President of the Pennsylvania & New York Railroad. Dorothea or Dorothy Jordan (1762-1816) the actress, was born near Waterford, Ireland. Her mother, Grace Phillips (who appears at one time to have been called Mrs. Frances), was an actress at Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin, where she captivated, and is stated to have married, a "Captain" Bland. Bland. Bland, Mrs. Jordan's father, was likely a stage underling. By the age of 15 Dorothy was performing in theaters at Cork and Dublin. Afraid of her manager, Richard Daly, a man of infamous reputation, who got her pregnant, she ran off with her mother, brother, and sister to Leeds, where the party arrived poorly clad and almost penniless. Tate Wilkinson, manager of the circuit, recognizing in her mother 'his past Desdemona' in Dublin in 1758, asked the daughter what she could play, tragedy, comedy, or opera, to which she replied laconically 'All.' Changing her name to Mrs. Jordan, as suited the matronly condition in which she found herself, she played with fine success, in one or other of the various towns comprised in the York circuit. By 1785 she was playing at the Drury Lane Theatre. During her long engagement at Drury Lane, lasting (with a break due to a temporary retirement from the stage in 1806-7) till 1809, she played many sentimental, imaginative, or tragic parts. In the summer she had visited regularly the principal country towns, reaping everywhere applause and wealth. Mrs. Jordan's domestic life was brilliant rather than happy, and caused much scandal. By Daly, her first manager, she had a daughter who was known as Miss Jordan. By Richard (afterwards Sir Richard) Ford, whose name she bore for some years, she had four children. This connection was broken off before 1790, when she became the mistress of the Duke of Clarence, subsequently William IV. During her long connection with him she bore him ten children, all of whom took the name of Fitzclarence. Her liaison and the frequent absences from the stage attributable to the calls of maternity were noticed in the press, and sometimes led to noisy demonstrations in the theaters. In 1790, a period of great political ferment, her intrigue was specially unpopular. In the December of that year she came forward, and, addressing the public, said that the slightest mark of public disapprobation affected her very sensibly, and that she had never absented herself one minute from the duties of her profession except from real indisposition. 'Thus having invariably acted, I do,' she concluded, 'consider myself under the public protection' The duke allowed her 1,000l. a year, but at George III's suggestion is said to have subsequently proposed by letter a reduction to 500l. Mrs. Jordan sent by way of reply the bottom part of a playbill, bearing 'No money returned after the rising of the curtain.' Curious mystery envelopes her last days. She is said to have been in danger of imprisonment in consequence of l Hardcover

[SW: ENGLAND; LONDON; ENGLISH; GREAT BRITAIN; VICTORIAN; BRITISH EMPIRE; THEATER ; SCANDAL; SAYRE BIOGRAPHY]

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Jordan, David Starr: TO BARBARA AND OTHER VERSES (With Photograph of Jessie Knight Jordan Laid Into This copy) World Book Company (no place shown), 1929 1929
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A most interesting copy in that an original (probably late 19th century) photograph of the wife of David Starr Jordan has been laid in, with note written on back of it stating, "Jessie Knight at about twenty years -- (I can't remember exactly whwen the picture was taken)." Likely written either by David Jordan or possibly by Jessie herself. She and David Starr Jordan were married in 1887 and this book of his poems was dedicated to her. The title and lead poem refers to their daughter Barbara. The poem about Barbara mentions her mother having eyes as black as obsidian, and indeed the photo shows an attractive young women with bright dark eyes, her hair up and dressed in a Victorian high collared blouse. The photo likely dates from around 1887. Possibly a later copy circa the 1920's from the original negative, but the photo does show the silvering effect commonly seen on very antique photos. David Starr Jordan was one of the great Renaissance men of his age -- a naturalist who specialized in the classification of the fishes of the world, and educator who became president of Stanford University, and a peace activist. His wife Jessie worked with him in the later years of his life when his eyesight and health began failing him. He passed away in 1931, two years after this book was published. It was originally published in 1897 but this was a special later printing limited to 1,000 copies. Some chipping to head of spine of this copy, and a couple of other breaks in the spine cloth. Otherwise a rather well preserved copy, very clean internally. Several of the poems are of California interest. Blue paper label on front cover, which has some sun fade at top edge. With the photo of Jessie Jordan laid in, this is a very nice association copy. Limited Edition Orange Cloth Octavo, 67pp

[SW: Californiana, California Poetry, California, David Starr Jordan, Jessie Knight Jordan, naturalists]

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Jordan, Robert: A CROWN OF SWORDS (Wheel of Time series) New York Doherty, Tom Associates, LLC 1996
0-312-85767-5 New Condition

The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. Let the Dragon ride again on the winds of time. VOYA The saga of the Dragon Reborn continues. In the Wheel of Time series, author Jordan has created a complex fantasy world rivaling that of Tolkien and other great masters. Rand, after a brief captivity among rebel Aes Sendai, continues his drive, with his army of Aiel warriors, to gather strength around him for the ultimate meeting with the Dark One. Egwene, the new rival Amyrlin, marches toward Tar Valon with an army to unseat Elaida. The Forsaken are abroad in the land; the taint of evil increases as the bonds on the Dark One weaken. Jordan has been accused of being wordy, but the scope of this epic is vast and detailed. His greatest strength is in his characters, who continue to develop and mature as the series continues. This volume, the seventh in the series, is as well written as the others and sets the stage for the next. It is almost a necessity to read the books in order. For lovers of fantasy, the journey is well worth it. VOYA Codes: 5Q 4P M J S (Hard to imagine it being any better written, Broad general YA appeal, Middle School-defined as grades 6 to 8, Junior High-defined as grades 7 to 9 and Senior High-defined as grades 10 to 12). Synopsis From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes the audio edition of Volume Seven in the blockbuster Wheel of Time series VOYA The saga of the Dragon Reborn continues. In the Wheel of Time series, author Jordan has created a complex fantasy world rivaling that of Tolkien and other great masters. Rand, after a brief captivity among rebel Aes Sendai, continues his drive, with his army of Aiel warriors, to gather strength around him for the ultimate meeting with the Dark One. Egwene, the new rival Amyrlin, marches toward Tar Valon with an army to unseat Elaida. The Forsaken are abroad in the land; the taint of evil increases as the bonds on the Dark One weaken. Jordan has been accused of being wordy, but the scope of this epic is vast and detailed. His greatest strength is in his characters, who continue to develop and mature as the series continues. This volume, the seventh in the series, is as well written as the others and sets the stage for the next. It is almost a necessity to read the books in order. <blockquote><B> For lovers of fantasy, the journey is well worth it. VOYA Codes: 5Q 4P M J S (Hard to imagine it being any better written, Broad general YA appeal, Middle School-defined as grades 6 to 8, Junior High-defined as grades 7 to 9 and Senior High-defined as grades 10 to 12). Biography A Vietnam veteran who got his start in fantasy by extending the popular Conan the Barbarian series, Robert Jordan introduced a series of his own in 1990 and became a cult favorite. The Wheel of Time saga casts an epic struggle against evil in a complex, compelling world that keeps bringing readers back. New Book Jacket Hardcover 6-1/2 x 9-1/2" OVERSIZE out of Print

[SW: Rand al'Thor (Fictitious character) -- Robert Jordan, , Fantasy Fiction]

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Jordan, Michele Anna Anna: SAN FRANCISCO SEAFOOD: SAVORY RECIPES FROM EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE SEAFOOD CITY, Berkeley Ten Speed Press 2000
ISBN: 1-58008-216-5 As New

<strong> FROM THE CRITICS Publishers Weekly: The prolific Jordan (The Good Cook's Book of Oil & Vinegar; California Home Cooking, etc.) shares a bit of the Bay Area's prodigious seafood and cultural wealth in her new collection of contemporary recipes from some of the most popular restaurants and chefs that she knows from her years as a food writer for the San Francisco Chronicle. Departing from her previous books, which included her own recipes, here Jordan features a handful of recipes from 31 popular eateries. Her personal affection for the restaurants and chefs she includes is infectious. To highlight San Francisco's seafood specialties, Jordan waxes rhapsodic over such rare dishes as the opulent Skate Wings with Artichoke Salad and Caper-Lemon Brown Butter, from Charles Nob Hill, and saut ed John Dory with Braised Leeks, Wild Mushrooms and Artichokes, from Fringale. Rich and cosmopolitan in style, the book includes the classic Slow Club's Sea Bass with Apples, Currants and Warm Fris e Salad, the Asian-influenced Carpaccio of Bluefin Tuna with Shiitake and Haricot Vert Salad from MC2, Latin-style Black Cod with Roasted Potatoes, Sweet Onions, Pisco Sauce and Pumpkin Seed Gremolata from Che, Spanish-flavored Fresh Dungeness Crab with Sofrito from Pintxos and a heavenly Savory Black Mussel Souffl from Aqua. While there are no inspirational photographs, Jordan has chosen a humbler, more affordable approach by using simple illustrations and by writing with a careful awareness of the home-cook's kitchen and equipment limitations. Agent, Amy Rennert. (Jan.) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information. Library Journal While residents of Boston and Seattle may have a different choice for "everybody's favorite seafood city," Pacific fish and shellfish and Fisherman's Wharf are an essential aspect of San Francisco's appeal. Jordan, the prolific author of a dozen other cookbooks, presents recipes from 30 of the city's top restaurants, many of which, like Aqua, specialize in seafood, while others, such as Stars, feature delectable fish dishes on a more wide-ranging menu. <P> The recipes tend to be on the complicated side, but Jordan offers ideas for substitutions and helpful shortcuts when possible. For area libraries and most other collections. Listed at Twenty Dollars. 224 pages. </strong> Paperback 8 x 10"

[SW: Cookery (Seafood), Cookery -- California -- San Francisco]

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