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Sturt, Charles, 28.4.1795 - 16.6.1869, British explorer of Australia, scene, his expedition in 1836, at the Murray River, wood engraving, 19th century, Stock Photo

RMBHDE31–Sturt, Charles, 28.4.1795 - 16.6.1869, British explorer of Australia, scene, his expedition in 1836, at the Murray River, wood engraving, 19th century,

HMS Terror lifted by Ice during Captain George Back's Arctic expedition to Hudson Bay, 1836-1837 Stock Photo

RMM18WF1–HMS Terror lifted by Ice during Captain George Back's Arctic expedition to Hudson Bay, 1836-1837

Nelson and the Bear by Richard Westall (1765-1836). Nelson's famous attack on a polar bear during an expedition.. From Nelson - A Biography by Richard Hough, page 20.. The Right Honourable Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, KCB (1758-1805), was a British admiral who won fame as a leading naval commander. When he was fifteen Nelson volunteered for the expedition as coxswain in HMS Carcass, under Captain Lutwidge. Lutwidge used to recall Nelson's pursuit of a polar bear. 'I wished to kill the bear that I might carry the skin to my father' (Horatio Nelson). Both Nelson and the bear escaped Stock Photo

RMWH8FN3–Nelson and the Bear by Richard Westall (1765-1836). Nelson's famous attack on a polar bear during an expedition.. From Nelson - A Biography by Richard Hough, page 20.. The Right Honourable Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, KCB (1758-1805), was a British admiral who won fame as a leading naval commander. When he was fifteen Nelson volunteered for the expedition as coxswain in HMS Carcass, under Captain Lutwidge. Lutwidge used to recall Nelson's pursuit of a polar bear. 'I wished to kill the bear that I might carry the skin to my father' (Horatio Nelson). Both Nelson and the bear escaped

Ye gods and little fishes; a travesty on the Argonautic expedition in quest of the golden fleece : Henshall, James A. (James Alexander), 1836-1925 Stock Photo

RMW58N67–Ye gods and little fishes; a travesty on the Argonautic expedition in quest of the golden fleece : Henshall, James A. (James Alexander), 1836-1925

Finding the remains of the lost explorers James Harding, Frederick Panter and William Goldwyer near Lagrange Bay, north-west Australia in 1864. The three men had been clubbed and speared to death whilst on an expedition to explore the area around Lagrange Bay in search of pastoral land. James Harding, 1838 - 1864. Pastoralist and explorer in colonial Western Australia. Frederick Kennedy Panter, 1836 – 1864. Police officer, pastoralist and explorer in colonial Western Australia. William Goldwyer, 1829–1864. Police officer and explorer in colonial Western Australia. From The Illustrated Stock Photo

RMT4FYNE–Finding the remains of the lost explorers James Harding, Frederick Panter and William Goldwyer near Lagrange Bay, north-west Australia in 1864. The three men had been clubbed and speared to death whilst on an expedition to explore the area around Lagrange Bay in search of pastoral land. James Harding, 1838 - 1864. Pastoralist and explorer in colonial Western Australia. Frederick Kennedy Panter, 1836 – 1864. Police officer, pastoralist and explorer in colonial Western Australia. William Goldwyer, 1829–1864. Police officer and explorer in colonial Western Australia. From The Illustrated

Expedition in H.M.S. Terror, undertaken with a view to geographical discovery on the Arctic shores, in the years 1836-7 Stock Photo

RMEE0DNJ–Expedition in H.M.S. Terror, undertaken with a view to geographical discovery on the Arctic shores, in the years 1836-7

. Français : Gerbilliscus brantsii d'après Smith, A. 1849. Illustrations of the zoology of South Africa: consisting chiefly of figures and descriptions of the objects of natural history collected during an expedition into the interior of South Africa, in the years 1834, 1835, and 1836, fitted out by the 'Cape of Good Hope Association for exploring Central Africa'. Vol 1. Mammalia (plate 36). Smith, Elder and Co. London. English: Gerbilliscus brantsii [Smith, A. 1849. Illustrations of the zoology of South Africa: consisting chiefly of figures and descriptions of the objects of natural history c Stock Photo

RMMMY1PK–. Français : Gerbilliscus brantsii d'après Smith, A. 1849. Illustrations of the zoology of South Africa: consisting chiefly of figures and descriptions of the objects of natural history collected during an expedition into the interior of South Africa, in the years 1834, 1835, and 1836, fitted out by the 'Cape of Good Hope Association for exploring Central Africa'. Vol 1. Mammalia (plate 36). Smith, Elder and Co. London. English: Gerbilliscus brantsii [Smith, A. 1849. Illustrations of the zoology of South Africa: consisting chiefly of figures and descriptions of the objects of natural history c

Great Britain/France: Colonel Frederick Gustavus Burnaby (3 March 1842 – 17 January 1885). Oil on panel painting by James Tissot (1836-1902), 1870. Colonel Frederick Gustavus Burnaby was an English traveller and soldier. He entered the Royal Horse Guards in 1859. Finding no chance for active service, his spirit of adventure sought outlets in balloon-ascents and in travels through Spain and Russia. In the summer of 1874 he accompanied the Carlist forces as correspondent of The Times, but before the end of the war he was transferred to Africa to report on Gordon's expedition to the Sudan. Stock Photo

RM2B01D4F–Great Britain/France: Colonel Frederick Gustavus Burnaby (3 March 1842 – 17 January 1885). Oil on panel painting by James Tissot (1836-1902), 1870. Colonel Frederick Gustavus Burnaby was an English traveller and soldier. He entered the Royal Horse Guards in 1859. Finding no chance for active service, his spirit of adventure sought outlets in balloon-ascents and in travels through Spain and Russia. In the summer of 1874 he accompanied the Carlist forces as correspondent of The Times, but before the end of the war he was transferred to Africa to report on Gordon's expedition to the Sudan.

Darwin, Charles Robert, 12.2.1809 - 19.4.1882, British naturalist, his surveying vessel 'HMS Beagle' in the Strait of Magellan, expedition of the years 1831 / 1836, Stock Photo

RMB48AFB–Darwin, Charles Robert, 12.2.1809 - 19.4.1882, British naturalist, his surveying vessel 'HMS Beagle' in the Strait of Magellan, expedition of the years 1831 / 1836,

Piper, the native who accompanied Major Mitchell in his expedition to the interior. Date/Period: 1836. Print. Lithograph on paper. Height: 24 mm (0.94 in); Width: 15 mm (0.59 in). Author: William FERNYHOUGH. Stock Photo

RMPNENYT–Piper, the native who accompanied Major Mitchell in his expedition to the interior. Date/Period: 1836. Print. Lithograph on paper. Height: 24 mm (0.94 in); Width: 15 mm (0.59 in). Author: William FERNYHOUGH.

Mr. C. R. Darwin, author of "The Origin of Species'', 1871. Engraving from a photograph by Ernest Edwards. '...as an observer of the processes of nature...Mr. Darwin is a very high authority...The Rev. Mr. Henslow, Professor of Botany at Cambridge, recommended him...to Captain Fitzroy and the Lords of the Admiralty, in 1831, when a naturalist was to be chosen to accompany the second surveying expedition of H.M.S. Beagle in the Southern Seas...the Beagle, which sailed again Dec. 27, 1831, and returned to England Oct. 22, 1836, made a scientific circumnavigation of the globe...the zoology, Stock Photo

RM2YBDKX3–Mr. C. R. Darwin, author of "The Origin of Species'', 1871. Engraving from a photograph by Ernest Edwards. '...as an observer of the processes of nature...Mr. Darwin is a very high authority...The Rev. Mr. Henslow, Professor of Botany at Cambridge, recommended him...to Captain Fitzroy and the Lords of the Admiralty, in 1831, when a naturalist was to be chosen to accompany the second surveying expedition of H.M.S. Beagle in the Southern Seas...the Beagle, which sailed again Dec. 27, 1831, and returned to England Oct. 22, 1836, made a scientific circumnavigation of the globe...the zoology,

Franklin disappeared on his last expedition, attempting to chart and navigate a section of the Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic. The icebound ships were abandoned and the entire crew perished from starvation, hypothermia, tuberculosis, lead poisoning and scurvy. In September 2014, the Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, announced that the wreck of HMS Erebus, one of the two ships from Franklin's final voyage, had been rediscovered. On 12 September 2016, it was announced that the Arctic Research Foundation expedition had found the wreck of HMS Terror south of King William Island Stock Photo

RM2B034TG–Franklin disappeared on his last expedition, attempting to chart and navigate a section of the Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic. The icebound ships were abandoned and the entire crew perished from starvation, hypothermia, tuberculosis, lead poisoning and scurvy. In September 2014, the Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, announced that the wreck of HMS Erebus, one of the two ships from Franklin's final voyage, had been rediscovered. On 12 September 2016, it was announced that the Arctic Research Foundation expedition had found the wreck of HMS Terror south of King William Island

Map of the journey of the whaling barque Australian from 1836 to 1838 in seach of whales in the Pacific. The ship was uder the command of William Rhodes Stock Photo

RM2T002MJ–Map of the journey of the whaling barque Australian from 1836 to 1838 in seach of whales in the Pacific. The ship was uder the command of William Rhodes

Cambodia: A sketch of a deer killed by a tiger in the jungle north of Siem Reap. Illustration by Alphonse-Marie-Adolphe de Neuville (1836-1885), 1867. This drawing by A. de Neuville is based on an original by Louis Delaporte which was sketched during the French Mekong Exploration Commission's two-year venture (1866-68) into the jungles of Indochina. The deer was slain in front of their eyes by the tiger. The French colonialists fired off a couple of shots and drove the animal away, then cut off the stag's hindquarters and carried it to Siem Reap where the meat was salted. Stock Photo

RM2B012NH–Cambodia: A sketch of a deer killed by a tiger in the jungle north of Siem Reap. Illustration by Alphonse-Marie-Adolphe de Neuville (1836-1885), 1867. This drawing by A. de Neuville is based on an original by Louis Delaporte which was sketched during the French Mekong Exploration Commission's two-year venture (1866-68) into the jungles of Indochina. The deer was slain in front of their eyes by the tiger. The French colonialists fired off a couple of shots and drove the animal away, then cut off the stag's hindquarters and carried it to Siem Reap where the meat was salted.

Dodge expedition route map from Fort Leavenworth to the Rocky Mountains and return 1836 by Steen, (Enoch), Lieut. Stock Photo

RM2YP174G–Dodge expedition route map from Fort Leavenworth to the Rocky Mountains and return 1836 by Steen, (Enoch), Lieut.

Narrative of the Arctic land expedition to the mouth of the Great Fish River - and along the shores of the Arctic Ocean, in the years, 1833, 1834, and 1835 (1836) Stock Photo

RMFH05M6–Narrative of the Arctic land expedition to the mouth of the Great Fish River - and along the shores of the Arctic Ocean, in the years, 1833, 1834, and 1835 (1836)

Portage in Hoarfrost River. Narrative of the Arctic Land Expedition to the mou. John Murray: London, 1836. Source: 792.e.4, opposite 116. Language: English. Author: FINDEN, EDWARD. Back, Sir George. Back, Capt. Stock Photo

RMRCFK2X–Portage in Hoarfrost River. Narrative of the Arctic Land Expedition to the mou. John Murray: London, 1836. Source: 792.e.4, opposite 116. Language: English. Author: FINDEN, EDWARD. Back, Sir George. Back, Capt.

Expedition to Egypt, Victor Adam, 1836 print In the Egyptian desert, officers of the French army speak with a group of mammas, while they lean against a large rock in the form of a human head. Paris paper negotiations between combatants. desert Stock Photo

RM2WCFJKR–Expedition to Egypt, Victor Adam, 1836 print In the Egyptian desert, officers of the French army speak with a group of mammas, while they lean against a large rock in the form of a human head. Paris paper negotiations between combatants. desert

Archive image from page 314 of The Danish Ingolf-expedition (1899-1953). The Danish Ingolf-expedition danishingolfex3cpt8daniuoft Year: 1899-1953 CRUSTACEA MALACOSTRACA. VII. 233 N. of the Faroes: 63°26' N., y°2b' W., 887 m., temp. -f-o.6° ('Ingolf' St. 138). In existing literature the species is recorded from the following localities in the 'Ingolf' area: W. Greenland, 3 localities from abt. 69V20—7-1 2° N., abt. 200—570 m. (K. Stephensen, Conspectus v p. 157); between Iceland and Jan Mayen 69 2' X., 11 26' , 1836 m., temp. 1.1 , Biloculina clay, and E. of Iceland 64 36' N., 10 22' V., Stock Photo

RMW27TED–Archive image from page 314 of The Danish Ingolf-expedition (1899-1953). The Danish Ingolf-expedition danishingolfex3cpt8daniuoft Year: 1899-1953 CRUSTACEA MALACOSTRACA. VII. 233 N. of the Faroes: 63°26' N., y°2b' W., 887 m., temp. -f-o.6° ('Ingolf' St. 138). In existing literature the species is recorded from the following localities in the 'Ingolf' area: W. Greenland, 3 localities from abt. 69V20—7-1 2° N., abt. 200—570 m. (K. Stephensen, Conspectus v p. 157); between Iceland and Jan Mayen 69 2' X., 11 26' , 1836 m., temp. 1.1 , Biloculina clay, and E. of Iceland 64 36' N., 10 22' V.,

Sugar bowl (pot à sucre ovoïde) 1836 Sèvres Manufactory French The interest in depicting foreign and exotic locations on Sèvres porcelain tea and dinner services begins in the earliest years of the nineteenth century, propelled in part by French Emperor Napoléon I’s (1769–1821) expedition to Egypt in 1798–99. The fascination with Egypt was both profound and long lasting, and some of the factory’s most inventive work is found on services that utilize Egyptian motifs in both two and three dimensions.[1] The curiosity about foreign lands extended far beyond Egypt, however, and the taste for depic Stock Photo

RM2HJ1TG9–Sugar bowl (pot à sucre ovoïde) 1836 Sèvres Manufactory French The interest in depicting foreign and exotic locations on Sèvres porcelain tea and dinner services begins in the earliest years of the nineteenth century, propelled in part by French Emperor Napoléon I’s (1769–1821) expedition to Egypt in 1798–99. The fascination with Egypt was both profound and long lasting, and some of the factory’s most inventive work is found on services that utilize Egyptian motifs in both two and three dimensions.[1] The curiosity about foreign lands extended far beyond Egypt, however, and the taste for depic

Fractured stern post of HMS Terror, trapped by Ice. Captain George Back's Arctic expedition to Hudson Bay, 1836-1837 Stock Photo

RMM18XKK–Fractured stern post of HMS Terror, trapped by Ice. Captain George Back's Arctic expedition to Hudson Bay, 1836-1837

A view of the coat of Brazil from Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 53.. On her second voyage, on December 27, 1831, the HMS Beagle left Plymouth harbour on what was to become a groundbreaking scientific expedition. After completing extensive surveys in South America she returned via New Zealand to Falmouth, Cornwall, England on 2 October 1836.. . . Stock Photo

RMWH8J14–A view of the coat of Brazil from Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 53.. On her second voyage, on December 27, 1831, the HMS Beagle left Plymouth harbour on what was to become a groundbreaking scientific expedition. After completing extensive surveys in South America she returned via New Zealand to Falmouth, Cornwall, England on 2 October 1836.. . .

Maronite man from Lebanon. Travel to Syria 1875-1878 by Charles Louis Lortet (1836 - 1909) Old 19th century engraving from Le Tour du Monde 1880 Stock Photo

RM2WA1FP6–Maronite man from Lebanon. Travel to Syria 1875-1878 by Charles Louis Lortet (1836 - 1909) Old 19th century engraving from Le Tour du Monde 1880

Scale [1:2,534,400]. 40 miles = 1 in. (W 103°--W 90°/N 44°--N 33°). Author statement is ms. annotation in ink. Prime meridian: Washington. From U.S. Adjutant-General's Office's Colonel Dodge's journal ... a report of the expedition of the dragoons, under the command of Colonel Henry Dodge, to the Rocky Mountains, during the summer of 1835, &c. Washington, D.C., 1836. Includes area and population statistics.; Map showing the lands assigned to emigrant Indians west of Arkansas & Missouri Stock Photo

RM2AGJE60–Scale [1:2,534,400]. 40 miles = 1 in. (W 103°--W 90°/N 44°--N 33°). Author statement is ms. annotation in ink. Prime meridian: Washington. From U.S. Adjutant-General's Office's Colonel Dodge's journal ... a report of the expedition of the dragoons, under the command of Colonel Henry Dodge, to the Rocky Mountains, during the summer of 1835, &c. Washington, D.C., 1836. Includes area and population statistics.; Map showing the lands assigned to emigrant Indians west of Arkansas & Missouri

Expedition in H.M.S. Terror, undertaken with a view to geographical discovery on the Arctic shores, in the years 1836-1837 Stock Photo

RMEE0DNH–Expedition in H.M.S. Terror, undertaken with a view to geographical discovery on the Arctic shores, in the years 1836-1837

. Français : Parotomys brantsii d'après Smith, A. 1849. Illustrations of the zoology of South Africa: consisting chiefly of figures and descriptions of the objects of natural history collected during an expedition into the interior of South Africa, in the years 1834, 1835, and 1836, fitted out by the 'Cape of Good Hope Association for exploring Central Africa'. Vol 1. Mammalia (plate 24). Smith, Elder and Co. London. English: Parotomys brantsii [Smith, A. 1849. Illustrations of the zoology of South Africa: consisting chiefly of figures and descriptions of the objects of natural history collect Stock Photo

RMMNT1FP–. Français : Parotomys brantsii d'après Smith, A. 1849. Illustrations of the zoology of South Africa: consisting chiefly of figures and descriptions of the objects of natural history collected during an expedition into the interior of South Africa, in the years 1834, 1835, and 1836, fitted out by the 'Cape of Good Hope Association for exploring Central Africa'. Vol 1. Mammalia (plate 24). Smith, Elder and Co. London. English: Parotomys brantsii [Smith, A. 1849. Illustrations of the zoology of South Africa: consisting chiefly of figures and descriptions of the objects of natural history collect

In the Egyptian desert, officers of the French army speak to a group of mammoth people while leaning against a large boulder shaped like a human head, Expedition to Egypt Campagne d', print maker: Victor Adam, (mentioned on object), printer: Joseph Rose Lemercier, (mentioned on object), publisher: Cattier, (mentioned on object), Paris, 1836, paper, h 263 mm × w 353 mm Stock Photo

RM2JC7MAT–In the Egyptian desert, officers of the French army speak to a group of mammoth people while leaning against a large boulder shaped like a human head, Expedition to Egypt Campagne d', print maker: Victor Adam, (mentioned on object), printer: Joseph Rose Lemercier, (mentioned on object), publisher: Cattier, (mentioned on object), Paris, 1836, paper, h 263 mm × w 353 mm

The Open court . permit-ted the friars to accompany the first colonising expedition underPortalla in 1769. Even had the expressed policy of Spain beencarried out, which was that each settler should have lands, thatthe inherent rights of the Indians should not be disturbed, andthat the missions should be reduced to towns after ten years ex-istence, the country would have become thickly populated withina comparatively short time, and might be now the home of Span-ish-speaking people. Gold and silver was found in the dry beds of streams and inthe foothills as early as 1836, but the friars warned Stock Photo

RM2AKXEPH–The Open court . permit-ted the friars to accompany the first colonising expedition underPortalla in 1769. Even had the expressed policy of Spain beencarried out, which was that each settler should have lands, thatthe inherent rights of the Indians should not be disturbed, andthat the missions should be reduced to towns after ten years ex-istence, the country would have become thickly populated withina comparatively short time, and might be now the home of Span-ish-speaking people. Gold and silver was found in the dry beds of streams and inthe foothills as early as 1836, but the friars warned

Narrative of an Expedition in H.M.S. Terror, undertaken with a view to geographical discovery on the Arctic shores Stock Photo

RMEE0DNN–Narrative of an Expedition in H.M.S. Terror, undertaken with a view to geographical discovery on the Arctic shores

RMFH05M5–Narrative of the Arctic land expedition to the mouth of the Great Fish River - and along the shores of the Arctic Ocean, in the years, 1833, 1834, and 1835 (1836)

Partial coffee service (Déjeuner “Culture et Récolte du cacao”) 1836 Sèvres Manufactory French The interest in depicting foreign and exotic locations on Sèvres porcelain tea and dinner services begins in the earliest years of the nineteenth century, propelled in part by French Emperor Napoléon I’s (1769–1821) expedition to Egypt in 1798–99. The fascination with Egypt was both profound and long lasting, and some of the factory’s most inventive work is found on services that utilize Egyptian motifs in both two and three dimensions.[1] The curiosity about foreign lands extended far beyond Egypt, Stock Photo

RM2HJ1CJB–Partial coffee service (Déjeuner “Culture et Récolte du cacao”) 1836 Sèvres Manufactory French The interest in depicting foreign and exotic locations on Sèvres porcelain tea and dinner services begins in the earliest years of the nineteenth century, propelled in part by French Emperor Napoléon I’s (1769–1821) expedition to Egypt in 1798–99. The fascination with Egypt was both profound and long lasting, and some of the factory’s most inventive work is found on services that utilize Egyptian motifs in both two and three dimensions.[1] The curiosity about foreign lands extended far beyond Egypt,

The wagon of Cornwallis Harris at Mosega. Sir William Cornwallis Harris (1807-1848), earned early recognition by writing a lively account of a hunting expedition which he led, with one companion, into the interior of southern Africa in 1836-7. The African Adventure - A History of Africa's Explorers by Timothy Severin page 182. Stock Photo

RMWH8H66–The wagon of Cornwallis Harris at Mosega. Sir William Cornwallis Harris (1807-1848), earned early recognition by writing a lively account of a hunting expedition which he led, with one companion, into the interior of southern Africa in 1836-7. The African Adventure - A History of Africa's Explorers by Timothy Severin page 182.

RM2WCTPR2–Maronite man from Lebanon. Travel to Syria 1875-1878 by Charles Louis Lortet (1836 - 1909) Old 19th century engraving from Le Tour du Monde 1880

. English: 'Perilous position of H.M.S. Terror, Captain Back, in the Arctic Regions in the summer of 1837' This shows an episode during Captain George Back's voyage in the 'Terror' in the Arctic regions during 1836-37. It was his last expedition to find a sea route from Hudson's Bay to the Polar Sea, tracing the coast of the Polar Sea between Repulse Bay and Turnagain Point, the farthest point reached by Franklin on his first overland expedition. 'Terror' was a bomb, a type of ship which was exceptionally strongly built to fire heavy mortars, and therefore used extensively for exploration in Stock Photo

RMP01P6G–. English: 'Perilous position of H.M.S. Terror, Captain Back, in the Arctic Regions in the summer of 1837' This shows an episode during Captain George Back's voyage in the 'Terror' in the Arctic regions during 1836-37. It was his last expedition to find a sea route from Hudson's Bay to the Polar Sea, tracing the coast of the Polar Sea between Repulse Bay and Turnagain Point, the farthest point reached by Franklin on his first overland expedition. 'Terror' was a bomb, a type of ship which was exceptionally strongly built to fire heavy mortars, and therefore used extensively for exploration in

The Encyclopaedia Britannica; ..A dictionary of arts, sciences and general literature . and prepared the report ofLewis and Clarks expedition to the mouth of theColumbia River from their notes. In the legislature,to which he was elected in 1810, he originated aneducational bill which was so far in advance of thetimes that it could not be passed till 1836, when abill similar to it was carried through botn houses.Mr. Biddle was largely influential in rechartering theUnited States Bank. He was appointed a govern-ment director, and later president of the bank. Apanic followed the order of the Secr Stock Photo

RM2AWWM5Y–The Encyclopaedia Britannica; ..A dictionary of arts, sciences and general literature . and prepared the report ofLewis and Clarks expedition to the mouth of theColumbia River from their notes. In the legislature,to which he was elected in 1810, he originated aneducational bill which was so far in advance of thetimes that it could not be passed till 1836, when abill similar to it was carried through botn houses.Mr. Biddle was largely influential in rechartering theUnited States Bank. He was appointed a govern-ment director, and later president of the bank. Apanic followed the order of the Secr

RMF2ERFY–Narrative of the Arctic land expedition to the mouth of the Great Fish River - and along the shores of the Arctic Ocean, in the years, 1833, 1834, and 1835 (1836)

Coffeepot (cafétière 'campanienne') (part of a service) 1836 Sèvres Manufactory French The interest in depicting foreign and exotic locations on Sèvres porcelain tea and dinner services begins in the earliest years of the nineteenth century, propelled in part by French Emperor Napoléon I’s (1769–1821) expedition to Egypt in 1798–99. The fascination with Egypt was both profound and long lasting, and some of the factory’s most inventive work is found on services that utilize Egyptian motifs in both two and three dimensions.[1] The curiosity about foreign lands extended far beyond Egypt, however, Stock Photo

RM2HJ4KJ7–Coffeepot (cafétière 'campanienne') (part of a service) 1836 Sèvres Manufactory French The interest in depicting foreign and exotic locations on Sèvres porcelain tea and dinner services begins in the earliest years of the nineteenth century, propelled in part by French Emperor Napoléon I’s (1769–1821) expedition to Egypt in 1798–99. The fascination with Egypt was both profound and long lasting, and some of the factory’s most inventive work is found on services that utilize Egyptian motifs in both two and three dimensions.[1] The curiosity about foreign lands extended far beyond Egypt, however,

Frontispiece - The Beagle at Sydney Harbour, 1841. Watercolour by Owen Stanley (1811-1850). The ship which Charles Darwin (1809-1882) joined as naturalist for the exploration of the South American coast in 1831-1836. In May 1840, the Beagle left Sydney to cruise on the north coast. After a pleasant visit to Hobart, Tasmania the Beagle sailed to King George's Sound in south west Australia. From Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead. . . . Stock Photo

RMWH8J2A–Frontispiece - The Beagle at Sydney Harbour, 1841. Watercolour by Owen Stanley (1811-1850). The ship which Charles Darwin (1809-1882) joined as naturalist for the exploration of the South American coast in 1831-1836. In May 1840, the Beagle left Sydney to cruise on the north coast. After a pleasant visit to Hobart, Tasmania the Beagle sailed to King George's Sound in south west Australia. From Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead. . . .

Tray 1836 Sèvres Manufactory French The interest in depicting foreign and exotic locations on Sèvres porcelain tea and dinner services begins in the earliest years of the nineteenth century, propelled in part by French Emperor Napoléon I’s (1769–1821) expedition to Egypt in 1798–99. The fascination with Egypt was both profound and long lasting, and some of the factory’s most inventive work is found on services that utilize Egyptian motifs in both two and three dimensions.[1] The curiosity about foreign lands extended far beyond Egypt, however, and the taste for depictions of exotic places last Stock Photo

RM2HHT4F4–Tray 1836 Sèvres Manufactory French The interest in depicting foreign and exotic locations on Sèvres porcelain tea and dinner services begins in the earliest years of the nineteenth century, propelled in part by French Emperor Napoléon I’s (1769–1821) expedition to Egypt in 1798–99. The fascination with Egypt was both profound and long lasting, and some of the factory’s most inventive work is found on services that utilize Egyptian motifs in both two and three dimensions.[1] The curiosity about foreign lands extended far beyond Egypt, however, and the taste for depictions of exotic places last

English: [Maps of the expedition from Canada of Gen. Burgoyne] . . English: A map of the country in which the army ... acted in the campaign of 1777 ... drawn by M. Medcalfe.--2. Plan of the action at Huberton ... Drawn by P. Gerlach.--3. Position of the detachment under Lieutt. Coll. Baum, at Walmscock near Bennington ... Drawn by Lieut. Durnford.--4. Plan of the encampment ... at Swords House ... Drawn by W. C. Wilkinson.--5. Plan of the encampment ... at Braemus Heights ... Drawn by W. C. Wilkinson.--7. [i.e. 6] Plan of the position which the army ... took at Saratoga on the 10th of Septem Stock Photo

RMP5NGN9–English: [Maps of the expedition from Canada of Gen. Burgoyne] . . English: A map of the country in which the army ... acted in the campaign of 1777 ... drawn by M. Medcalfe.--2. Plan of the action at Huberton ... Drawn by P. Gerlach.--3. Position of the detachment under Lieutt. Coll. Baum, at Walmscock near Bennington ... Drawn by Lieut. Durnford.--4. Plan of the encampment ... at Swords House ... Drawn by W. C. Wilkinson.--5. Plan of the encampment ... at Braemus Heights ... Drawn by W. C. Wilkinson.--7. [i.e. 6] Plan of the position which the army ... took at Saratoga on the 10th of Septem

A pictorial school history of the United States; to which are added the Declaration of independence, and the Constitution of the United States . take a placein his staff as aide-de-camp. He afterwards participated in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, andMonmouth. t Burr was born at Newark, New Jersey, in 1756. In 1775 he was engaged in the expedition againstCanada, and accompanied Arnold upon his toilsome march through the wilderness. He was in the battlesof Quebec and Monmouth. His death occurred at Staten Island, N. Y., in 1836. VIII. Questions.—21. What sad aflfair, in which two public Stock Photo

RM2AN4RGA–A pictorial school history of the United States; to which are added the Declaration of independence, and the Constitution of the United States . take a placein his staff as aide-de-camp. He afterwards participated in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, andMonmouth. t Burr was born at Newark, New Jersey, in 1756. In 1775 he was engaged in the expedition againstCanada, and accompanied Arnold upon his toilsome march through the wilderness. He was in the battlesof Quebec and Monmouth. His death occurred at Staten Island, N. Y., in 1836. VIII. Questions.—21. What sad aflfair, in which two public

RMF2ERFW–Narrative of the Arctic land expedition to the mouth of the Great Fish River - and along the shores of the Arctic Ocean, in the years, 1833, 1834, and 1835 (1836)

HMS Beagle in Sydney harbour 1841.The ship which Charles Darwin (1809-1882) joined as naturalist for the exploration of the South American coast in 1831-1836. From an 1841 watercolour by Owen Stanley (1811-1850).. . Stock Photo

RMWHAY36–HMS Beagle in Sydney harbour 1841.The ship which Charles Darwin (1809-1882) joined as naturalist for the exploration of the South American coast in 1831-1836. From an 1841 watercolour by Owen Stanley (1811-1850).. .

Milk jug (pot à lait ovoïde) (part of a service) 1836 Sèvres Manufactory French The interest in depicting foreign and exotic locations on Sèvres porcelain tea and dinner services begins in the earliest years of the nineteenth century, propelled in part by French Emperor Napoléon I’s (1769–1821) expedition to Egypt in 1798–99. The fascination with Egypt was both profound and long lasting, and some of the factory’s most inventive work is found on services that utilize Egyptian motifs in both two and three dimensions.[1] The curiosity about foreign lands extended far beyond Egypt, however, and th Stock Photo

RM2HHRA4A–Milk jug (pot à lait ovoïde) (part of a service) 1836 Sèvres Manufactory French The interest in depicting foreign and exotic locations on Sèvres porcelain tea and dinner services begins in the earliest years of the nineteenth century, propelled in part by French Emperor Napoléon I’s (1769–1821) expedition to Egypt in 1798–99. The fascination with Egypt was both profound and long lasting, and some of the factory’s most inventive work is found on services that utilize Egyptian motifs in both two and three dimensions.[1] The curiosity about foreign lands extended far beyond Egypt, however, and th

. Die Cephalopoden . Fig. 34. Hemisepius typicus. Hectocotylus (linker Ventralarm). Farn. Spiru/idae Owen 1836. Spirula Lamarck 1799. Spinila aiistralis Lamarck. (Taf. LXIV—LXXIII.) Fundort: Station 195: Nias-Süd-Kanal, 20 Sm. im Süden von P. Nias. lat. o^ 30' N long. 98*^ 14' O Trawl 594 m (Trawl hatte Boden nicht berührt). Die Expedition erbeutete auf Station 195 im Nias-Süd-Kanal ein Exemplar von Spiiiila. Es wäx im Trawl enthalten, ^velches an dem Steilabfall der Küste in die gelotete Tiefe von 594 m 11 53* Stock Photo

RMMEECED–. Die Cephalopoden . Fig. 34. Hemisepius typicus. Hectocotylus (linker Ventralarm). Farn. Spiru/idae Owen 1836. Spirula Lamarck 1799. Spinila aiistralis Lamarck. (Taf. LXIV—LXXIII.) Fundort: Station 195: Nias-Süd-Kanal, 20 Sm. im Süden von P. Nias. lat. o^ 30' N long. 98*^ 14' O Trawl 594 m (Trawl hatte Boden nicht berührt). Die Expedition erbeutete auf Station 195 im Nias-Süd-Kanal ein Exemplar von Spiiiila. Es wäx im Trawl enthalten, ^velches an dem Steilabfall der Küste in die gelotete Tiefe von 594 m 11 53*

A complete history of Texas for schools, colleges and general use . lPc^o^ 1I1I, MEXICAN RULE.—1821-1836. ¥¥ CHAPTER VII. Colonization Enterprises of Moses and Stephen F. Austin. T HE year 1821 marks a new and critical era in the historyof Texas. Two hundred and ninety years had elapsedsince the survivors of the Narvaez expedition landedon her shores and traversed her territory. One hun-dred and thirty years had passed away since the first mission-belltolled its invitation to the Tejas Indians on the Trinity. Monkshad come and gone, and their labors and sacrifices appeared tohave left no trace Stock Photo

RM2AN4ADR–A complete history of Texas for schools, colleges and general use . lPc^o^ 1I1I, MEXICAN RULE.—1821-1836. ¥¥ CHAPTER VII. Colonization Enterprises of Moses and Stephen F. Austin. T HE year 1821 marks a new and critical era in the historyof Texas. Two hundred and ninety years had elapsedsince the survivors of the Narvaez expedition landedon her shores and traversed her territory. One hun-dred and thirty years had passed away since the first mission-belltolled its invitation to the Tejas Indians on the Trinity. Monkshad come and gone, and their labors and sacrifices appeared tohave left no trace

. The Danish Ingolf-expedition. Marine animals -- Arctic regions; Scientific expeditions; Arctic regions. CRUSTACEA MALACOSTRACA. VII. 233 N. of the Faroes: 63°26' N., y°2b' W., 887 m., temp. -f-o.6° ("Ingolf" St. 138). In existing literature the species is recorded from the following localities in the "Ingolf" area: W. Greenland, 3 localities from abt. 69V20—7-1 2° N., abt. 200—570 m. (K. Stephensen, Conspectus v p. 157); between Iceland and Jan Mayen 69 2' X., 11 26' , 1836 m., temp. 1.1 , Biloculina clay, and E. of Iceland 64 36' N., 10 22' V., 547 in., temp. : 0.3 . Stock Photo

RMPFJ060–. The Danish Ingolf-expedition. Marine animals -- Arctic regions; Scientific expeditions; Arctic regions. CRUSTACEA MALACOSTRACA. VII. 233 N. of the Faroes: 63°26' N., y°2b' W., 887 m., temp. -f-o.6° ("Ingolf" St. 138). In existing literature the species is recorded from the following localities in the "Ingolf" area: W. Greenland, 3 localities from abt. 69V20—7-1 2° N., abt. 200—570 m. (K. Stephensen, Conspectus v p. 157); between Iceland and Jan Mayen 69 2' X., 11 26' , 1836 m., temp. 1.1 , Biloculina clay, and E. of Iceland 64 36' N., 10 22' V., 547 in., temp. : 0.3 .

The port of Valparaiso, Chile, South America. After completing extensive surveys in South America, HMS Beagle returned via New Zealand to Falmouth, Cornwall, England on 2 October 1836. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 152. Stock Photo

RMWH8J6A–The port of Valparaiso, Chile, South America. After completing extensive surveys in South America, HMS Beagle returned via New Zealand to Falmouth, Cornwall, England on 2 October 1836. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 152.

. Zoology of Egypt. is, Jan, Iconogr. Gen. 4 livr. 1864, pi. ii. fig. 2.Erix thebaicus, Gasco, Viagg. in Egitto, pt. ii. 1876, p. 116. Eryx jaculus, var. surinamensis, Parenti e Picaglia, Rett, ed Anf. Mar Rosso, 1886, p. 38.Gongylophis thebaicus, Blgr. Ann. & Mag. N. H. (6) ix. 1892, p. 76. 1 The rock-snake, Python seba>, Gmel., which attains to 7 metres in length, was observed 100 years ago inAbyssinia by Bruce the traveller f. In 1836 J M. dArnaud obtained it on the Expedition sent byMohammed Ali to discover the sources of the White Nile, but the locality where it was found has not beens Stock Photo

RM2AFNW54–. Zoology of Egypt. is, Jan, Iconogr. Gen. 4 livr. 1864, pi. ii. fig. 2.Erix thebaicus, Gasco, Viagg. in Egitto, pt. ii. 1876, p. 116. Eryx jaculus, var. surinamensis, Parenti e Picaglia, Rett, ed Anf. Mar Rosso, 1886, p. 38.Gongylophis thebaicus, Blgr. Ann. & Mag. N. H. (6) ix. 1892, p. 76. 1 The rock-snake, Python seba>, Gmel., which attains to 7 metres in length, was observed 100 years ago inAbyssinia by Bruce the traveller f. In 1836 J M. dArnaud obtained it on the Expedition sent byMohammed Ali to discover the sources of the White Nile, but the locality where it was found has not beens

Guanta, in the Coquimbo valley, at the foot of the Cordillera. After completing extensive surveys in South America HMS Beagle returned via New Zealand to Falmouth, Cornwall, England on 2 October 1836. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 178. Stock Photo

RMWH8J4M–Guanta, in the Coquimbo valley, at the foot of the Cordillera. After completing extensive surveys in South America HMS Beagle returned via New Zealand to Falmouth, Cornwall, England on 2 October 1836. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 178.

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . si± £& • < t . 8 EUPHRATES BOILER BROUGHT IN. 209 Hector caused it to be rolled out of the water by chap. XI means of poles, placed on a sledge, and drawn by —^—bullocks to the station, where it was received with lively Stock Photo

RM2CDXMM8–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . si± £& • < t . 8 EUPHRATES BOILER BROUGHT IN. 209 Hector caused it to be rolled out of the water by chap. XI means of poles, placed on a sledge, and drawn by —^—bullocks to the station, where it was received with lively

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . BOILER ALMOST UPSET. delay, but taxed the resources and ingenuity of theofficers in charge to a painful extent. One of theheaviest boilers had been taken over some of the worst. BOILER ON ITS WAGGON. ground at an average rate of about half a mile per diem,and was being dragged onward over a rough stony Stock Photo

RM2CDXNMT–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . BOILER ALMOST UPSET. delay, but taxed the resources and ingenuity of theofficers in charge to a painful extent. One of theheaviest boilers had been taken over some of the worst. BOILER ON ITS WAGGON. ground at an average rate of about half a mile per diem,and was being dragged onward over a rough stony

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . MAJOR ESTCOURT SURVEYS THE KARUN. 323 as our steamer should again be in an efficient state, the chap. xviii. Karun and Bah-a-Mishir should be carefully surveyed ;and that, after accomplishing these objects, he shouldascend the Tigris to Bagdad, and be prepared to breakup the Expedition at that city, if such should be thedecision of the Indian Government. At the moment of my departure for India under thesecircumstances, the Euphrates was steaming towardsMohammerah, wh Stock Photo

RM2CDXJP4–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . MAJOR ESTCOURT SURVEYS THE KARUN. 323 as our steamer should again be in an efficient state, the chap. xviii. Karun and Bah-a-Mishir should be carefully surveyed ;and that, after accomplishing these objects, he shouldascend the Tigris to Bagdad, and be prepared to breakup the Expedition at that city, if such should be thedecision of the Indian Government. At the moment of my departure for India under thesecircumstances, the Euphrates was steaming towardsMohammerah, wh

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . ossibly desire should be immediatelygiven, upon an order from Egypt to that effect. This wasvery unsatisfactory, and we determined to return to Suedia. There was again some difficulty in procuring horses,because the government was seizing men and horses for themilitary service ; so that the poor people were afraid to comeinto the place, lest they should be caught at the gates, andnot allowed to return home: indeed, I doubt if we shouldhave got animals at all, had not Stock Photo

RM2CDXJ99–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . ossibly desire should be immediatelygiven, upon an order from Egypt to that effect. This wasvery unsatisfactory, and we determined to return to Suedia. There was again some difficulty in procuring horses,because the government was seizing men and horses for themilitary service ; so that the poor people were afraid to comeinto the place, lest they should be caught at the gates, andnot allowed to return home: indeed, I doubt if we shouldhave got animals at all, had not

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . r invariable custom to lay-to on Sunday, and to allowsome of the men to go on shore in the boat. Whenready to return we heard their If you please send theboat which was construed by the Arabs into Eblis(Devil), and they expressed their surprise to Eassamthat all these Englishmen bore the name of Eblis—or Satan. Their attempts at pronouncing our Englishnames were signal failures. Chesney was the only onethey could manage. This they pronounced very well,but Cleaveland Stock Photo

RM2CDXMDD–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . r invariable custom to lay-to on Sunday, and to allowsome of the men to go on shore in the boat. Whenready to return we heard their If you please send theboat which was construed by the Arabs into Eblis(Devil), and they expressed their surprise to Eassamthat all these Englishmen bore the name of Eblis—or Satan. Their attempts at pronouncing our Englishnames were signal failures. Chesney was the only onethey could manage. This they pronounced very well,but Cleaveland

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . ans, on a crippled scale, of carrying out an extensivesurvey, the Supreme Government of India might thinkit unadvisable to continue the survey in Mesopotamiafor the present. These points, however, could only bedecided by the Supreme Government in conjunctionwith that of Bombay, and it seemed advisable, all thingsconsidered, that I should at once proceed thither forinstructions. I therefore arranged that, during my absence, MajorEstcourt should take the command, and t Stock Photo

RM2CDXJNK–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . ans, on a crippled scale, of carrying out an extensivesurvey, the Supreme Government of India might thinkit unadvisable to continue the survey in Mesopotamiafor the present. These points, however, could only bedecided by the Supreme Government in conjunctionwith that of Bombay, and it seemed advisable, all thingsconsidered, that I should at once proceed thither forinstructions. I therefore arranged that, during my absence, MajorEstcourt should take the command, and t

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . each of our heavy weights; and whenthe difficulties of the ascent were at length happilyovercome, the descent was attended not only with nearlyas much difficulty, but with considerable danger also.By attaching well-manned drag-ropes behind each car-riage, we managed, however, to lower them graduallydown the steep ascent, till each one safely reached thelevel country below. One boiler was all but over-turned during the ascent, and was in danger of goingover the precip Stock Photo

RM2CDXNPN–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . each of our heavy weights; and whenthe difficulties of the ascent were at length happilyovercome, the descent was attended not only with nearlyas much difficulty, but with considerable danger also.By attaching well-manned drag-ropes behind each car-riage, we managed, however, to lower them graduallydown the steep ascent, till each one safely reached thelevel country below. One boiler was all but over-turned during the ascent, and was in danger of goingover the precip

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . er,and gave a boyardhi (or order) to enable us to obtainassistance from the local authorities in the Sultansterritory. Provided with this document, Captain Estcourt re-turned to Sueclia by way of Orfah, Bir, and Aleppo,on June 26. Here a most difficult and laborioustask awaited him in that portion of the transportservice which was allotted to his superintendence. Wehad two serious undertakings before us—the construc-tion of carriages strong enough to remove our ponde Stock Photo

RM2CDXPG5–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . er,and gave a boyardhi (or order) to enable us to obtainassistance from the local authorities in the Sultansterritory. Provided with this document, Captain Estcourt re-turned to Sueclia by way of Orfah, Bir, and Aleppo,on June 26. Here a most difficult and laborioustask awaited him in that portion of the transportservice which was allotted to his superintendence. Wehad two serious undertakings before us—the construc-tion of carriages strong enough to remove our ponde

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . forests on the slopes ofthe Beilan Mountains; iron, to supply our wants, wasbrought from Marash. Our force of carpenters andsmiths had been increased by the constant exertions ofMr. Kilbie, our agent at Aleppo. For the weightiestportions of our materials, such as boilers, bed-plates, fee, very strong sledgeswere prepared and put onwheels. The next task in pointof difficulty was the re-= moval of the Tigris ineight sections. Thesewere mounted on wheels,and arrangement Stock Photo

RM2CDXPAN–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . forests on the slopes ofthe Beilan Mountains; iron, to supply our wants, wasbrought from Marash. Our force of carpenters andsmiths had been increased by the constant exertions ofMr. Kilbie, our agent at Aleppo. For the weightiestportions of our materials, such as boilers, bed-plates, fee, very strong sledgeswere prepared and put onwheels. The next task in pointof difficulty was the re-= moval of the Tigris ineight sections. Thesewere mounted on wheels,and arrangement

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . HOSTILITY OF THE PEOPLE OF EL-KIIUDHR. 289 their engagement; and Lieutenant Murphy, who was chap.employed in taking sights in the Castle of El-Khudhr, sent us word to be prepared for an attack, of which HostilityLieutenant Cleaveland had also perceived symptoms ; people.for the people had not only refused to continue theirwork, but were seen preparing their muskets, swords,knives, and other arms. Ignorant of any possiblecause for hostility, Seyd Ali went to the chief Stock Photo

RM2CDXKA5–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . HOSTILITY OF THE PEOPLE OF EL-KIIUDHR. 289 their engagement; and Lieutenant Murphy, who was chap.employed in taking sights in the Castle of El-Khudhr, sent us word to be prepared for an attack, of which HostilityLieutenant Cleaveland had also perceived symptoms ; people.for the people had not only refused to continue theirwork, but were seen preparing their muskets, swords,knives, and other arms. Ignorant of any possiblecause for hostility, Seyd Ali went to the chief

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . ascus, the Mutsellim took his departure, afterhaving been shown every part of a British man-of-war. The day after this visit (April 10) was marked byHeavy the successful landing of one of the heaviest pieces of boiler . ° r landed. boiler in one of our flat-boats, with a pontoon lashedon each side of it to give it additional buoyancy aswell as stability, and also by the recovery of some ofthe indispensable parts of the steamers engines. A caskcontaining the valves of Stock Photo

RM2CDXPWM–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . ascus, the Mutsellim took his departure, afterhaving been shown every part of a British man-of-war. The day after this visit (April 10) was marked byHeavy the successful landing of one of the heaviest pieces of boiler . ° r landed. boiler in one of our flat-boats, with a pontoon lashedon each side of it to give it additional buoyancy aswell as stability, and also by the recovery of some ofthe indispensable parts of the steamers engines. A caskcontaining the valves of

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . our Eesident in that city to theBagdad, various Arab Sheikhs along the river, urging themto give us every possible assistance. In the course of this month, especially during itsearlier part, much was done. The engines were nearlyset up—the magazine and cabin were far advanced;but a great deal depended upon the goodwill of thelocal authorities, and it would be difficult to describeDifficulties the petty annoyances to which Captain Estcourt, andrienced. the officers ge Stock Photo

RM2CDXNEF–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . our Eesident in that city to theBagdad, various Arab Sheikhs along the river, urging themto give us every possible assistance. In the course of this month, especially during itsearlier part, much was done. The engines were nearlyset up—the magazine and cabin were far advanced;but a great deal depended upon the goodwill of thelocal authorities, and it would be difficult to describeDifficulties the petty annoyances to which Captain Estcourt, andrienced. the officers ge

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . az to Gindareez. Mr.Charlewood, assisted by Messrs. Elliot and Sader,undertook the line from Gindareez to Murad Pacha, thegeneral superintendence having devolved upon Lieute-nant Lynch, on his return from his mission to Deir.And, as it was all-important to convey the heavy weightsbefore the rains set in, additional horses werepurchased to the full extent that our remaining fundspermitted, not doubting that the people would readilybring their bullocks to complete our Stock Photo

RM2CDXN2P–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . az to Gindareez. Mr.Charlewood, assisted by Messrs. Elliot and Sader,undertook the line from Gindareez to Murad Pacha, thegeneral superintendence having devolved upon Lieute-nant Lynch, on his return from his mission to Deir.And, as it was all-important to convey the heavy weightsbefore the rains set in, additional horses werepurchased to the full extent that our remaining fundspermitted, not doubting that the people would readilybring their bullocks to complete our

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . rates, in March 1836, mustnecessarily involve some repetition; and the narra-tion of difficulties, which were so full of interest andexcitement to us at the time, may now, it is to befeared, sometimes become tedious to the reader. Letit, however, be borne in mind, that in thus recordingthe trying difficulties met with in our transport service,the Commander is only endeavouring to do justice tothe untiring exertions of his officers and men, whosepersevering efforts we Stock Photo

RM2CDXP2A–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . rates, in March 1836, mustnecessarily involve some repetition; and the narra-tion of difficulties, which were so full of interest andexcitement to us at the time, may now, it is to befeared, sometimes become tedious to the reader. Letit, however, be borne in mind, that in thus recordingthe trying difficulties met with in our transport service,the Commander is only endeavouring to do justice tothe untiring exertions of his officers and men, whosepersevering efforts we

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . ed with tamarisk and forest trees, in-habited, at this season of the year, by thousands ofArabs. We brought up close to the Tigris, a little waybelow Jaber. A drawing by Major Estcourt gives amost faithful representation of the so-called GiantsCastle, and its lofty minareh, with Tell Marabbou (theSaints Hill) in the background. Tradition, as given tous by the neighbouring tribe the Weldah, ascribesthese works to Alexander the Great, who crossed theEuphrates at the ad Stock Photo

RM2CDXM1T–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . ed with tamarisk and forest trees, in-habited, at this season of the year, by thousands ofArabs. We brought up close to the Tigris, a little waybelow Jaber. A drawing by Major Estcourt gives amost faithful representation of the so-called GiantsCastle, and its lofty minareh, with Tell Marabbou (theSaints Hill) in the background. Tradition, as given tous by the neighbouring tribe the Weldah, ascribesthese works to Alexander the Great, who crossed theEuphrates at the ad

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . in Estcourtssurvey, and Lieutenant Murphys astronomical points,had been carried thus far most satisfactorily. Theruined and interesting city of Beles became, as it were,101 miles a fresh point of departure for us—101 miles had beencarefully surveyed to this, the nearest point to Aleppo,the ancient port, in fact, of that city—and the placewhich, in our sanguine expectations of the speedy es-tablishment of the Euphrates Line to India, we hadalready fixed upon as its mo Stock Photo

RM2CDXM5K–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . in Estcourtssurvey, and Lieutenant Murphys astronomical points,had been carried thus far most satisfactorily. Theruined and interesting city of Beles became, as it were,101 miles a fresh point of departure for us—101 miles had beencarefully surveyed to this, the nearest point to Aleppo,the ancient port, in fact, of that city—and the placewhich, in our sanguine expectations of the speedy es-tablishment of the Euphrates Line to India, we hadalready fixed upon as its mo

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . corn, and rice are cultivated Products here. The tribes are numerous, and say that they are able to °- 10- J J riverain. repel any attacks of the Aniza. They were much pleased withthe English manufactures, and we could not but think, duringour sojourn among their tents, that the day might not be very 438 CAPTAIN LYNCHS MISSION TO THE ARABS. APPX. far distant, when, under the protection of England, these ^j t almost unknown people might be engaged in cultivating indi Stock Photo

RM2CDXJ0K–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . corn, and rice are cultivated Products here. The tribes are numerous, and say that they are able to °- 10- J J riverain. repel any attacks of the Aniza. They were much pleased withthe English manufactures, and we could not but think, duringour sojourn among their tents, that the day might not be very 438 CAPTAIN LYNCHS MISSION TO THE ARABS. APPX. far distant, when, under the protection of England, these ^j t almost unknown people might be engaged in cultivating indi

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . ist in dragging itover the most difficult places, and thus he commencedthe ascent of the river. Owing to the strength of thecurrent this was no ordinary task, even when therewere no impediments to overcome; but in case ofmeeting either rapids, or one of the fishery weirs, itbecame necessary to separate the keelsons, and carrythem one by one over the obstacle, whatever it mightbe. Four days of unwearying exertion took the keel-sons up the river to the neighbourhood of Stock Photo

RM2CDXP9E–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . ist in dragging itover the most difficult places, and thus he commencedthe ascent of the river. Owing to the strength of thecurrent this was no ordinary task, even when therewere no impediments to overcome; but in case ofmeeting either rapids, or one of the fishery weirs, itbecame necessary to separate the keelsons, and carrythem one by one over the obstacle, whatever it mightbe. Four days of unwearying exertion took the keel-sons up the river to the neighbourhood of

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . $^ ?& $ 9 I COMMENCEMENT OF THE KAINS. 207 although with increasing difficulty, owing to the rains, chap. These appeared to have now regularly set in, while s . --fresh and unexpected opposition from the Turkish authorities augmented our impediments. The Mutsellim Opposition OX LX13 of Bir, whose opposition had hitherto been underhand, Mutsellimbecame openly hostile. Either from his wish to payhis court to the rising star in Egypt, or from someother motive, he order Stock Photo

RM2CDXMP1–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . $^ ?& $ 9 I COMMENCEMENT OF THE KAINS. 207 although with increasing difficulty, owing to the rains, chap. These appeared to have now regularly set in, while s . --fresh and unexpected opposition from the Turkish authorities augmented our impediments. The Mutsellim Opposition OX LX13 of Bir, whose opposition had hitherto been underhand, Mutsellimbecame openly hostile. Either from his wish to payhis court to the rising star in Egypt, or from someother motive, he order

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . beonm to rise,says Major Estcourt, it seemed advisable to start at once,and to await their rising in our passage upwards. OnJanuary 2, 1837, therefore, the bridge of boats beingunmoored, the steamer, with several visitors on board,moved past the Pachas palace and along the date-groves and gardens to Kaymen, and upward to Sherriat-el-Beitha, the presumed site of ancient Sittace. ISTextday, owing to a gale of considerable force, the sky wasobscured, and the whole atmos Stock Photo

RM2CDXJFA–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . beonm to rise,says Major Estcourt, it seemed advisable to start at once,and to await their rising in our passage upwards. OnJanuary 2, 1837, therefore, the bridge of boats beingunmoored, the steamer, with several visitors on board,moved past the Pachas palace and along the date-groves and gardens to Kaymen, and upward to Sherriat-el-Beitha, the presumed site of ancient Sittace. ISTextday, owing to a gale of considerable force, the sky wasobscured, and the whole atmos

RM2CDXMH7–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . si± £& • < t . 8 EUPHRATES BOILER BROUGHT IN. 209 Hector caused it to be rolled out of the water by chap. XI means of poles, placed on a sledge, and drawn by —^—bullocks to the station, where it was received with lively. DIVING-BELL. Last boiler satisfaction, and a due appreciation of his successfulperseverance. The opposition of the Mutsellini of Bir having relaxedin some degree, our efforts, aided by liberal payment,procured such a force of men and animals, th

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . The twovesselsanchor inthe bay. RUINED CONVENT OF ST. SIMON STYLITES. I lost no time in landing near Suedia, but it wasqnite dark before we arrived; and finding a good deal ofsurf on the beach, I was forced to give up my intentionof communicating with Lieutenant Lynch, and returnedto pass the night in the George Canning, under theimpression that all was now smooth. We were whollyunprepared for the vexatious and almost insurmountableimpediments which we subsequently e Stock Photo

RM2CDXR3D–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . The twovesselsanchor inthe bay. RUINED CONVENT OF ST. SIMON STYLITES. I lost no time in landing near Suedia, but it wasqnite dark before we arrived; and finding a good deal ofsurf on the beach, I was forced to give up my intentionof communicating with Lieutenant Lynch, and returnedto pass the night in the George Canning, under theimpression that all was now smooth. We were whollyunprepared for the vexatious and almost insurmountableimpediments which we subsequently e

. The frozen zone and its explorers; a comprehensive record of voyages, travels, discoveries, adventures and whale-fishing in the Arctic regions for one thousand years . ny determined, in 1836, to equip an expedi-tion of twelve men under the lead of two of its ownofficers—Peter W. Dease and Thomas Simpson. Thelatter was a young and well-educated Scotchmanwho had resided in the territory since 1829 ; he wasfull of zeal for scientific discovery, and the astronomerand historian of the expedition. Before setting out, Mr. Simpson spent severalmonths at the Red River Settlement, situated nearthe 50t Stock Photo

RM2CE42JJ–. The frozen zone and its explorers; a comprehensive record of voyages, travels, discoveries, adventures and whale-fishing in the Arctic regions for one thousand years . ny determined, in 1836, to equip an expedi-tion of twelve men under the lead of two of its ownofficers—Peter W. Dease and Thomas Simpson. Thelatter was a young and well-educated Scotchmanwho had resided in the territory since 1829 ; he wasfull of zeal for scientific discovery, and the astronomerand historian of the expedition. Before setting out, Mr. Simpson spent severalmonths at the Red River Settlement, situated nearthe 50t

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . we passed successivelythe villages of Kafr-Beg, Karamizo, and Argur. Near Kemains,the latter, which stands on a low round hill, are an arti- Anthe-yficial mound, and many scattered remains of sculptures,among which there were two large sarcophagi, despoiledof their lids, but having a portion of stone left at theextremity, to serve as a pillow for the head. In thisimmediate vicinity were three cisterns hewn out of therock, and we found many other proofs that we stoodo Stock Photo

RM2CDXRCB–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . we passed successivelythe villages of Kafr-Beg, Karamizo, and Argur. Near Kemains,the latter, which stands on a low round hill, are an arti- Anthe-yficial mound, and many scattered remains of sculptures,among which there were two large sarcophagi, despoiledof their lids, but having a portion of stone left at theextremity, to serve as a pillow for the head. In thisimmediate vicinity were three cisterns hewn out of therock, and we found many other proofs that we stoodo

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . e of the river, she changedher course, and proceeded to land the Pacha on theopen beach about a mile to the northward of our camp.We afterwards ascertained that this sudden change wascaused by his not seeing the guns manned, and by hisbelief, in consequence, that we did not intend to payhim the usual mark of respect of firing a salute. The Having; a strong bodv of skilful workmen and Tigris & . set up and ample means at command, the setting-up of the Tigrissteamer wa Stock Photo

RM2CDXPET–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . e of the river, she changedher course, and proceeded to land the Pacha on theopen beach about a mile to the northward of our camp.We afterwards ascertained that this sudden change wascaused by his not seeing the guns manned, and by hisbelief, in consequence, that we did not intend to payhim the usual mark of respect of firing a salute. The Having; a strong bodv of skilful workmen and Tigris & . set up and ample means at command, the setting-up of the Tigrissteamer wa

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . • ill - m ? - ? - % FOREST OF AMRAM. 245 all bartering was at an end, and in less than five chap. XIII minutes all had fled. The Sheikh afterwards returned •—,—. alone to ask why we desired to hurt them, since theywere quite ready to be submissive, and to give us woodor anything else they possessed ; and thus a good un-derstanding was re-established, and barter at onceresumed with the greatest avidity by the Weldahs, andtheir example would have been eagerly followed Stock Photo

RM2CDXKM7–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . • ill - m ? - ? - % FOREST OF AMRAM. 245 all bartering was at an end, and in less than five chap. XIII minutes all had fled. The Sheikh afterwards returned •—,—. alone to ask why we desired to hurt them, since theywere quite ready to be submissive, and to give us woodor anything else they possessed ; and thus a good un-derstanding was re-established, and barter at onceresumed with the greatest avidity by the Weldahs, andtheir example would have been eagerly followed

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . he Lakes El-Malak, Greboul, and several others still less known.The quantity of water which accumulates during the winterdissolves a portion of the salt, which afterwards in summerevaporates ; this, at least, appears to me the most simple andnatural explanation. A beautiful fertile plain extends towards the basaltic moun-tain-chain called El-Amri. On leaving; Sfiri all cultivationceases ; but the numerous ruins of villages prove in howmuch better a state this country Stock Photo

RM2CDXHWE–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . he Lakes El-Malak, Greboul, and several others still less known.The quantity of water which accumulates during the winterdissolves a portion of the salt, which afterwards in summerevaporates ; this, at least, appears to me the most simple andnatural explanation. A beautiful fertile plain extends towards the basaltic moun-tain-chain called El-Amri. On leaving; Sfiri all cultivationceases ; but the numerous ruins of villages prove in howmuch better a state this country

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . or Imperial road,which led from Palmyra to the summer palace ofZenobia, on the banks of the Euphrates. Here theline of country became less desert: to the west wehad the distant and lofty chain of Palmyra, and to theeast an apparently boundless plain, broken only bythree rather remarkable conical hills, which stood outon the distant eastern horizon. Our Arabs, no longeranticipating danger, were in high spirits, and full ofgood-humoured tricks and fun with each other—f Stock Photo

RM2CDXW0K–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . or Imperial road,which led from Palmyra to the summer palace ofZenobia, on the banks of the Euphrates. Here theline of country became less desert: to the west wehad the distant and lofty chain of Palmyra, and to theeast an apparently boundless plain, broken only bythree rather remarkable conical hills, which stood outon the distant eastern horizon. Our Arabs, no longeranticipating danger, were in high spirits, and full ofgood-humoured tricks and fun with each other—f

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . h. < *l <.*% Jttm RETURN OF LIEUTENANT LYNClls TARTY. 205 since a letter received at this period from Colonel chap. XI Campbell, the British Agent and Consul-General in •—<-—- . .,7 „ Political Egypt, assigned the hostility of the Porte to the Expe- difficulties.dition as the cause for Mehemet Alis opposition. Nodoubt the real explanation of all the hostility evinced,and impediments thrown in our way, would be foundin the opposition of Eussia to the establis Stock Photo

RM2CDXN10–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . h. < *l <.*% Jttm RETURN OF LIEUTENANT LYNClls TARTY. 205 since a letter received at this period from Colonel chap. XI Campbell, the British Agent and Consul-General in •—<-—- . .,7 „ Political Egypt, assigned the hostility of the Porte to the Expe- difficulties.dition as the cause for Mehemet Alis opposition. Nodoubt the real explanation of all the hostility evinced,and impediments thrown in our way, would be foundin the opposition of Eussia to the establis

. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . bring up ; consequently, itbecame most prudent to steam onwards, the result ofwhich I now give in the words of Mr. Fitzjames :— 6 A squall was observed on the right hand, which itwas thought would not reach us ; but just as we werehurricane. gomg through the rocky passage of Is-Geria (which,however, we did not see, as there were three feet ofwater over the rocks), the squall was observed comingin our direction from the WSW. with great rapidity,and looking like a larg Stock Photo

RM2CDXKJD–. Narrative of the Euphrates expedition : carried on by order of the British government during the years 1835, 1836, and 1837. . bring up ; consequently, itbecame most prudent to steam onwards, the result ofwhich I now give in the words of Mr. Fitzjames :— 6 A squall was observed on the right hand, which itwas thought would not reach us ; but just as we werehurricane. gomg through the rocky passage of Is-Geria (which,however, we did not see, as there were three feet ofwater over the rocks), the squall was observed comingin our direction from the WSW. with great rapidity,and looking like a larg

His expedition in 1836 Stock Photos and Images

His expedition in 1836 Stock Photos and Images