Francois-Marie Arouet (November 21, 1694 - May 30, 1778), known by his nom de plume Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and separation of church and state. Voltaire was a versatile writer, producing works in almost every literary form, including plays, poems, novels, essays, and historical and scientific works. He wrote more than 20,000 letters and more than 2,000 books and pamphlets. He was an outspoken advocate, despite the ris Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/francois-marie-arouet-november-21-1694-may-30-1778-known-by-his-nom-de-plume-voltaire-was-a-french-enlightenment-writer-historian-and-philosopher-famous-for-his-wit-his-attacks-on-the-established-catholic-church-and-his-advocacy-of-freedom-of-religion-freedom-of-expression-and-separation-of-church-and-state-voltaire-was-a-versatile-writer-producing-works-in-almost-every-literary-form-including-plays-poems-novels-essays-and-historical-and-scientific-works-he-wrote-more-than-20000-letters-and-more-than-2000-books-and-pamphlets-he-was-an-outspoken-advocate-despite-the-ris-image352826914.html
RM2BE0J96–Francois-Marie Arouet (November 21, 1694 - May 30, 1778), known by his nom de plume Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and separation of church and state. Voltaire was a versatile writer, producing works in almost every literary form, including plays, poems, novels, essays, and historical and scientific works. He wrote more than 20,000 letters and more than 2,000 books and pamphlets. He was an outspoken advocate, despite the ris
Francois-Marie Arouet (November 21, 1694 - May 30, 1778), known by his nom de plume Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and separation of church and state. Voltaire was a versatile writer, producing works in almost every literary form, including plays, poems, novels, essays, and historical and scientific works. He wrote more than 20,000 letters and more than 2,000 books and pamphlets. He was an outspoken advocate, despite the ris Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/francois-marie-arouet-november-21-1694-may-30-1778-known-by-his-nom-de-plume-voltaire-was-a-french-enlightenment-writer-historian-and-philosopher-famous-for-his-wit-his-attacks-on-the-established-catholic-church-and-his-advocacy-of-freedom-of-religion-freedom-of-expression-and-separation-of-church-and-state-voltaire-was-a-versatile-writer-producing-works-in-almost-every-literary-form-including-plays-poems-novels-essays-and-historical-and-scientific-works-he-wrote-more-than-20000-letters-and-more-than-2000-books-and-pamphlets-he-was-an-outspoken-advocate-despite-the-ris-image352835431.html
RM2BE115B–Francois-Marie Arouet (November 21, 1694 - May 30, 1778), known by his nom de plume Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and separation of church and state. Voltaire was a versatile writer, producing works in almost every literary form, including plays, poems, novels, essays, and historical and scientific works. He wrote more than 20,000 letters and more than 2,000 books and pamphlets. He was an outspoken advocate, despite the ris
Frederick de Wit (1629/1630 - 1706) was a cartographer and artist who drew, printed and sold maps. Map of south and southeast Asia, northern coast line of New Guinea, southern coast line of Japan and tip of northern Australia is shown. Shows the extent of Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-frederick-de-wit-16291630-1706-was-a-cartographer-and-artist-who-drew-104016908.html
RMG16AHG–Frederick de Wit (1629/1630 - 1706) was a cartographer and artist who drew, printed and sold maps. Map of south and southeast Asia, northern coast line of New Guinea, southern coast line of Japan and tip of northern Australia is shown. Shows the extent of
17th century map of the Americas. Published in Amsterdam in 1660, this map by the Dutch cartographer Frederick de Wit (c.1630-1706) shows the geography of the Americas, the New World being explored by Europeans. The exploration of South America was well a Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-17th-century-map-of-the-americas-published-in-amsterdam-in-1660-this-103985533.html
RMG14XH1–17th century map of the Americas. Published in Amsterdam in 1660, this map by the Dutch cartographer Frederick de Wit (c.1630-1706) shows the geography of the Americas, the New World being explored by Europeans. The exploration of South America was well a
17th century map of the world. Published in Amsterdam in 1660, this map by the Dutch cartographer Frederick de Wit (c.1630-1706) shows the expanding exploration of the known world. The map divides the Earth into a western and eastern hemisphere. In the up Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-17th-century-map-of-the-world-published-in-amsterdam-in-1660-this-103985511.html
RMG14XG7–17th century map of the world. Published in Amsterdam in 1660, this map by the Dutch cartographer Frederick de Wit (c.1630-1706) shows the expanding exploration of the known world. The map divides the Earth into a western and eastern hemisphere. In the up
An illustration showing a man using an astrolabe, an astronomical and navigational instrument. It measured the height of the sun and gave an approximation of the time of day and the observer's latitude. Here, the man is demonstrating its use on land wit Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-illustration-showing-a-man-using-an-astrolabe-an-astronomical-and-103984349.html
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During the plague in London, burials of the dead took place outside of city walls. It was customary for such obsequies to be attended by armed law enforcement officials. This contemporary print shows the last rites of William Wiseman, a plague victim, wit Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-during-the-plague-in-london-burials-of-the-dead-took-place-outside-103998870.html
RMG15FHA–During the plague in London, burials of the dead took place outside of city walls. It was customary for such obsequies to be attended by armed law enforcement officials. This contemporary print shows the last rites of William Wiseman, a plague victim, wit
Undated etching of Voltaire by Jean Huber. Francois-Marie Arouet (November 21, 1694 - May 30, 1778), known by his nom de plume Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Cathol Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-undated-etching-of-voltaire-by-jean-huber-francois-marie-arouet-november-104016855.html
RMG16AFK–Undated etching of Voltaire by Jean Huber. Francois-Marie Arouet (November 21, 1694 - May 30, 1778), known by his nom de plume Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Cathol
Edith Wharton (Edith Newbold Jones, January 24, 1862 - August 11, 1937), was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short story writer, and designer. Wharton combined her insider's view of America's privileged classes with a brilliant, natural wit to Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-edith-wharton-edith-newbold-jones-january-24-1862-august-11-1937-was-104002734.html
RMG15MFA–Edith Wharton (Edith Newbold Jones, January 24, 1862 - August 11, 1937), was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short story writer, and designer. Wharton combined her insider's view of America's privileged classes with a brilliant, natural wit to
Colorized drawing of a man siting a pole star with a cross-staff. The cross-staff consisted of a long staff with a perpendicular vane which slides back and forth upon it. Navigational angles are measured by holding it so the ends of the vane are level wit Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-colorized-drawing-of-a-man-siting-a-pole-star-with-a-cross-staff-the-104020186.html
RMG16EPJ–Colorized drawing of a man siting a pole star with a cross-staff. The cross-staff consisted of a long staff with a perpendicular vane which slides back and forth upon it. Navigational angles are measured by holding it so the ends of the vane are level wit
'All plants yield honey as you see. To the industrious Chymick bee'. A clergyman standing beside a beehive holds a honeycomb to his face while bees fly towards a rose of England and a thistle of Scotland; on the right, a scholar sits writing at a desk wit Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-all-plants-yield-honey-as-you-see-to-the-industrious-chymick-bee-a-104002034.html
RMG15KJA–'All plants yield honey as you see. To the industrious Chymick bee'. A clergyman standing beside a beehive holds a honeycomb to his face while bees fly towards a rose of England and a thistle of Scotland; on the right, a scholar sits writing at a desk wit
Cowboy holding a rope around the neck of a horse rising on its hind legs; in the background is a chuck wagon. Cowboys of the American West developed a personal culture of their own, a blend of frontier and Victorian values that even retained vestiges of chivalry. Such hazardous work in isolated conditions also bred a tradition of self-dependence and individualism, with great value put on personal honesty, exemplified in songs and poetry. The average cowboy earned approximately a dollar a day, plus food, and, when near the home ranch, a bed in the bunkhouse, usually a barracks-like building wit Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/cowboy-holding-a-rope-around-the-neck-of-a-horse-rising-on-its-hind-image151887106.html
RMJR31FE–Cowboy holding a rope around the neck of a horse rising on its hind legs; in the background is a chuck wagon. Cowboys of the American West developed a personal culture of their own, a blend of frontier and Victorian values that even retained vestiges of chivalry. Such hazardous work in isolated conditions also bred a tradition of self-dependence and individualism, with great value put on personal honesty, exemplified in songs and poetry. The average cowboy earned approximately a dollar a day, plus food, and, when near the home ranch, a bed in the bunkhouse, usually a barracks-like building wit
Annie Edson Taylor (October 24, 1838 - April 29, 1921) was an American teacher. Desiring to secure her later years financially, she decided she would be the first person to ride over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Taylor used a custom-made barrel for her trip, constructed of oak and iron and padded with a mattress. On October 24, 1901, her 63rd birthday, the barrel was put over the side of a rowboat, and Taylor climbed in, along with her lucky heart-shaped pillow. After screwing down the lid, friends used a bicycle tire pump to compress the air in the barrel. The hole used for this was plugged wit Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/annie-edson-taylor-october-24-1838-april-29-1921-was-an-american-teacher-image151887170.html
RMJR31HP–Annie Edson Taylor (October 24, 1838 - April 29, 1921) was an American teacher. Desiring to secure her later years financially, she decided she would be the first person to ride over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Taylor used a custom-made barrel for her trip, constructed of oak and iron and padded with a mattress. On October 24, 1901, her 63rd birthday, the barrel was put over the side of a rowboat, and Taylor climbed in, along with her lucky heart-shaped pillow. After screwing down the lid, friends used a bicycle tire pump to compress the air in the barrel. The hole used for this was plugged wit
Annie Edson Taylor (October 24, 1838 - April 29, 1921) was an American teacher. Desiring to secure her later years financially, she decided she would be the first person to ride over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Taylor used a custom-made barrel for her trip, constructed of oak and iron and padded with a mattress. On October 24, 1901, her 63rd birthday, the barrel was put over the side of a rowboat, and Taylor climbed in, along with her lucky heart-shaped pillow. After screwing down the lid, friends used a bicycle tire pump to compress the air in the barrel. The hole used for this was plugged wit Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/annie-edson-taylor-october-24-1838-april-29-1921-was-an-american-teacher-image151887171.html
RMJR31HR–Annie Edson Taylor (October 24, 1838 - April 29, 1921) was an American teacher. Desiring to secure her later years financially, she decided she would be the first person to ride over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Taylor used a custom-made barrel for her trip, constructed of oak and iron and padded with a mattress. On October 24, 1901, her 63rd birthday, the barrel was put over the side of a rowboat, and Taylor climbed in, along with her lucky heart-shaped pillow. After screwing down the lid, friends used a bicycle tire pump to compress the air in the barrel. The hole used for this was plugged wit
17th century map of Europe. Published in 1700, this map by the Dutch cartographer Frederick de Witt (1630-1706) shows the latest knowledge of the geography of Europe. The mapping has improved greatly on earlier maps, though there are still errors and dist Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-17th-century-map-of-europe-published-in-1700-this-map-by-the-dutch-103985522.html
RMG14XGJ–17th century map of Europe. Published in 1700, this map by the Dutch cartographer Frederick de Witt (1630-1706) shows the latest knowledge of the geography of Europe. The mapping has improved greatly on earlier maps, though there are still errors and dist
Planisphaeri coeleste, 1680, a celestial planisphere featuring the constellations of the northern and southern hemispheres with traditional representations of the signs of the Zodiac and constellations, including Draco, Serpens and Hydra. Astronomy and ce Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-planisphaeri-coeleste-1680-a-celestial-planisphere-featuring-the-constellations-104016451.html
RMG16A17–Planisphaeri coeleste, 1680, a celestial planisphere featuring the constellations of the northern and southern hemispheres with traditional representations of the signs of the Zodiac and constellations, including Draco, Serpens and Hydra. Astronomy and ce
Oscar Wilde, Irish Author Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-oscar-wilde-irish-author-135093592.html
RMHRP174–Oscar Wilde, Irish Author
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RMHRP3P5–Oscar Wild Caricature by Thomas Nast
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (October 16, 1854 - November 30, 1900) was an Irish writer and poet. After writing in different forms, he became one of London's most popular playwrights. He is remembered for his epigrams, plays and the circumstances Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-oscar-fingal-oflahertie-wills-wilde-october-16-1854-november-30-1900-104000380.html
RMG15HF8–Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (October 16, 1854 - November 30, 1900) was an Irish writer and poet. After writing in different forms, he became one of London's most popular playwrights. He is remembered for his epigrams, plays and the circumstances
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Undated portrait of Oscar Wilde as a young child. Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (October 16, 1854 - November 30, 1900) was an Irish writer and poet. After writing in different forms, he became one of London's most popular playwrights. He is remembe Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-undated-portrait-of-oscar-wilde-as-a-young-child-oscar-fingal-oflahertie-104000398.html
RMG15HFX–Undated portrait of Oscar Wilde as a young child. Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (October 16, 1854 - November 30, 1900) was an Irish writer and poet. After writing in different forms, he became one of London's most popular playwrights. He is remembe
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