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Signalling station, Tsingtao, China, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersSignalling station, Tsingtao, China, 1898. Signalstation auf dem Truppel[?]. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers
Aswan, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersAswan, Egypt, 1898. Schechgrab bei Assuan. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers. [Union Deutsche Verlagsgesellschaft, Stuttgart, 1898]
The Surrender of Prinsloos Force at the Caledon River, 1901. Creator: Ernest PraterThe Surrender of Prinsloos Force at the Caledon River, 1901. Surrender of Hendrik Frederik Prinsloo (1861-1900) Boer Carolina Commando infantry regiment on 30 July 1900
Capitoline and Palatine hills east from Janiculum, c1909. Creator: UnknownCapitoline and Palatine hills east from Janiculum, c1909. Women in traditional dress on Janiculum hill in western Rome. To be viewed on a Sun Sculpture stereoscope made by Underwood & Underwood
The Siege of Ladysmith, Jan. 1900. View from Bulwana Hill, 1900. Creator: George LynchThe Siege of Ladysmith, Jan. 1900. View from Bulwana Hill, 1900. The Siege of Ladysmith during the Second Boer War, took place between 2 November 1899 and 28 February 1900 at Ladysmith, Natal
The Scene on Spion Kop - Major Thorneycrofts Desperate Situation, 1900. Creator: Frank CraigThe Scene on Spion Kop - Major Thorneycrofts Desperate Situation, 1900. British forces captured what they thought was the summit of Spion Kop
Colonel Pilchers Attack on Sunnyside Kopje, 1900. Creator: HC Seppings WrightColonel Pilchers Attack on Sunnyside Kopje-Canadian and Australian Contingents Receive Their " Baptism of Fire". 1900
Going Out to the Attack on Spion Kop on January 24, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville IIGoing Out to the Attack on Spion Kop on January 24, 1900. The Battle of Spion Kop was fought on the hilltop of Spioenkop in Natal, South Africa from 23-24 January 1900
The old Roman Ponte Pietra and castle of S. Pietro (N. E. ), Verona, Italy, c1909The old Roman " Ponte Pietra" and castle of S. Pietro (N.E.), Verona, Italy, c1909. Ponte Pietra, a roman arch bridge over the Adige River in Verona completed in 100 BC
Sketch and Plan of the Battle of Spion Kop, 1900. Creator: UnknownSketch and Plan of the Battle of Spion Kop, 1900. The Battle of Spion Kop was fought on the hilltop of Spioenkop in Natal in South Africa from 23-24 January 1900
Forum, Capitol, an ancient pavement of Sacred Way. (W. ) Rome, Italy. c1909. Creator: UnknownForum, Capitol, an ancient pavement of Sacred Way. (W.) Rome, Italy. c1909. View of the Tabularium on Capitoline Hill and the the Via Sacra, ancient Romes main street
Bacharach, c1872. Creator: Thomas Abiel PriorBacharach, c1872. Boats on the River Rhine in the Rhine Gorge, Germany. On the far shore is the town of Bacharach am Rhein
Ehrenbreitstein, c1872. Creator: E I RobertsEhrenbreitstein, c1872. View of the fortress at Ehrenbreitstein in Germany, at the junction of the Mosel and Rhine rivers
St. Goarhausen, c1872. Creator: Samuel BradshawSt. Goarhausen, c1872. Boats on the River Rhine at Sankt Goarshausen in the Rhine Gorge, Germany. The ruined Katz Castle can be seen above the town
The world-famed marble quarries at Carrara, Italy, c1909. Creator: UnknownThe world-famed marble quarries at Carrara, Italy, c1909. Carrara on the Carrione River in Tuscany is notable for the white or blue-grey marble quarried there
Heidelberg, c1872. Creator: E I RobertsHeidelberg, c1872. View of the town of Heidelberg in Germany, with boats in the foreground, and the Old Bridge over the River Neckar beyond
In the wilderness of Lava, at base of Vesuvius, Italy, c1909. Creator: UnknownIn the wilderness of Lava, at base of Vesuvius, Italy, c1909. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae
On the Road to Vesuvius (east), Italy, c1909. Creator: UnknownOn the Road to Vesuvius (east), Italy, c1909. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 destroyed Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae
Palatine hill, southwest from the Colosseum, Rome, c1909. Creator: UnknownPalatine hill, southwest from the Colosseum, Rome, c1909. Affluent Romans had residence on Palatine Hill which became the exclusive domain of emperors; seen from the Colosseum
Roman architectural ornament and sculpture, (1898). Creator: P BurkhardtRoman architectural ornament and sculpture, (1898). Fig 1: Corinthian capital from the Pantheon at Rome. Fig 2: Head of a candelabrum from the Vatican Museum
Heng O Flies to the Moon, 1922. Creator: UnknownHeng O Flies to the Moon, 1922. In the legend of Chang e or Heng O, the Goddess of Immortality....a young wife becomes immortal and flies to the moon while her husband watches her depature
Edinburgh from the West, in the Time of David Hume, c1750, (1943). Creator: Paul SandbyEdinburgh from the West, in the Time of David Hume, c1750, (1943). View of the Scottish capital with Edinburgh Castle and Arthurs Seat
View of Dover, 1747, (1944). Creator: Richard WilsonView of Dover, 1747, (1944). The town of Dover on the south coast of Kent, with the castle and cliffs in the distance. Dover was the site of the Battle of Sandwich, also called the Battle of Dover
In the Lakes, early 19th century, (1943). Creator: John Varley IIn the Lakes, early 19th century, (1943). Landscape with lake, bridge and church. From " English Diaries and Journals", by Kate O Brien. [Collins, London, 1943]
Libberton Wynd from the Cowgate, early 19th century, (1946). Creator: Walter GeikieLibberton Wynd from the Cowgate, early 19th century, (1946). Libbertons Wynd was a steep street in Edinburgh, Scotland. From " Life Among the Scots", by Janet Adam Smith
Cricket at Irelands Royal Brighton Gardens, c. 1830, (1947). Creator: George HuntCricket at Irelands Royal Brighton Gardens, c.1830, (1947). Landscape with a cricket match taking place at Irelands Gardens, Brighton, Sussex. From " English Cricket", by Neville Cardus
A Telemarken Harvest Scene near Saude, Norway, c1930s. Creator: UnknownA Telemarken Harvest Scene near Saude, Norway, c1930s. Telemark is a traditional region of Norway. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa
Where It Is Always Summer - The Green Isles of Bermudas from the Lighthouse on Gibbs Hill, c1930s. Built in 1844 by the Royal Engineers, the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse on Bermuda
Approach to the Historic Karnan Castle, Helsingborg, Sweden, c1930s. Creator: UnknownApproach to the Historic Karnan Castle, Helsingborg, Sweden, 1930s. Medieval tower in Helsingborg, Sweden built in the 1310s and a landmark for shipping, restored from 1893-94
Fortress of Sacsahuaman and Throne of the Incas in the Hills above Cuzco, Peru, c1930s. Sacsayhuaman citadel near Cusco, Peru was built by the Killke culture in 12th century
Gold Hill, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal, c1930s. Creator: UnknownGold Hill, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal, c1930s. Culebra, formerly Gaillard Cut, is an artificial valley forming part of the Panama Canal and was a great engineering feat of its time
The James, above Richmond, 1872. Creator: Harry FennThe James, above Richmond, 1872. The Kanawha Canal and the James River, Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains
The Highlands of the Neversink, 1872. Creator: William WellstoodThe Highlands of the Neversink, 1872. View of the coast at Highlands, New Jersey, USA. On Beacon Hill is the Navesink Twin Lights lighthouse, constructed in 1862
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 1874. Creator: John Douglas WoodwardProspect Park, Brooklyn, 1874. Swiss Thatched Cottage; Look Out Hill; On The Lake, New York, USA. Brooklyn boasts of a handsome public park, of five hundred and fifty acres in extent
Devils Door-way, Devils Lake, Wisconsin, 1874. Creator: Alfred WaudDevils Door-way, Devils Lake, Wisconsin, 1874. Rock formation in Wisconsin, USA....the Devils Lake, a sheet of water as pretty as its name is repellent...in the autumn, the contrast of its still
A Farm on the French Broad, 1872. Creator: J. Augustus BogertA Farm on the French Broad, 1872. Wooden cabin and farmland on a steep hillside above the French Broad River, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In
Cleveland, from Scrantons Hill, 1872. Creator: John J. HarleyCleveland, from Scrantons Hill, 1872. View of the city of Cleveland, Ohio, USA, with a steam locomotive and ships on the Cuyahoga River
Beacon Hill, Neversink Highlands, 1872. Creator: John FilmerBeacon Hill, Neversink Highlands, 1872. View of the coast at Highlands, New Jersey, USA. On the right is the Navesink Twin Lights lighthouse, constructed in 1862
Glen Tilt, c1870. Marble of good quality is occasionally quarried in Glen Tilt, a valley in Perthshire, Scotland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"
Neidpath Castle, c1870. Tower house on the River Tweed in the Borders of Scotland, most likely built between 1263 and 1266
Killala, c1870. The round tower of Killala, County Mayo, Ireland, preserves the reputation of the village as an historic ecclesiastical centre
Carreg Cennen Castle, c1870. Carreg Cennen Castle on a limestone precipice in the Brecon Beacons above the River Cennen in Carmarthenshire, Wales
Holyrood Palace, c1870. Holyrood Palace on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, was built between 1671-1678. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"
Dover Castle, c1870. 12th century medieval castle in Dover, Kent developed during the reign of Henry II. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"
Corfe Castle, c1870. Corfe Castle on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset was built by William the Conqueror in 11th century and is protected as a Grade I listed building
At Coney Hill, Hayes Common, Kent, c1870. Coney Hill, Hayes common was used for centuries by local people to collect firewood and graze cattle, by the early 19th century it was site of the Hays Fair
A View of the Alhambra from the Albaycin, 19th century, (1907). Creator: UnknownA View of the Alhambra from the Albaycin, 19th century, (1907). The Moorish fortress and palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, dating from the 14th century
Daiquiri, Wednesday June 22nd, 4. 30 P. M. Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899)Daiquiri, Wednesday June 22nd, 4.30 P.M. Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). On 22 June 1898, some 16, 000 American troops under US Navy Admiral William T