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The Scene on Spion Kop - Major Thorneycrofts Desperate Situation, 1900. Creator: Frank Craig

The Scene on Spion Kop - Major Thorneycroft's Desperate Situation, 1900. British forces captured what they thought was the summit of Spion Kop. The Boers held higher ground and counter-attacked, swarming the British position, all higher ranking British officers were killed or mortally wounded, leaving Thorneycroft the most senior officer present. From "South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. III", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

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Gay, (1685-1732), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Gay, (1685-1732), 1830. John Gay (1685-1732) English poet and dramatist and member of the Scriblerus Club had a lasting friendship with Alexander Pope. His patrons included William Pulteney and the Duke and Duchess of Queensberry. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830]

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Collect Pond, New York City, 1798

Collect Pond, New York City, 1798. Attributed to Archibald Robertson. Formerly attributed to Alexander Robertson

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