1726 Collection (#9)

GULLIVERs TRAVELS, 1726. Title page of the first edition of Jonathan Swifts Gullivers Travels, London, England, 1726

Bariot Siberian
circa 1910: A Bariot Siberian wearing a heavy fur-trimmed coat. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Buryat
circa 1900: 24 per cent of the Buryatia population are indigenous. Buryats are related to the nomadic Mongols. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Franz Liszt
circa 1858: Hungarian-born pianist and composer Franz Liszt (1811 - 1886), originator of the solo piano recital. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Gulliver walking about on the table at the inn as Glumdalcitch, his little Brobdingnagian nurse commanded him. Chromolithgraph from an early 20th century Jonathan Swift Gullivers Travels published

Lemuel Gulliver, set ashore after a mutiny, finds himself in kingdom of the Houyhnhns. He discusses mankind with his master

Jonathan Swift (1667-1746) Anglo-Irish clergyman, satirist and poet. Author of Gullivers Travels 1726 Battle of the Books and A Tale of the Tub 1704. Engraving

Waterworks at York Buildings, Strand, supplying water to London from the Thames. Westminster Bridge in background. Savery steam engine unsuccessful: Newcomen engine installed 1726

Ruggero Giuseppe Boscovich (Rudjer Josip Boskovic - 1711-1787) Serbo-Croatian astronomer and mathematician, born at Dubrovnik

POSTHUMOUS MASK OF SIR ISaC NEWTON, 25 December 1642 - 20 March 1726, was an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist and theologian

Insects of Surinam frontispiece C013 / 6593
Insects of Surinam frontispiece. This scene depicts cherubs helping the author, Maria Sybilla Merian, mount butterflies. Dissertatio de Generatione et Metamorphosibus Insectorum Surinamensium by

HANDEL, George Frideric (1685-1759). German Baroque composer, naturalized British in 1726. Oil on canvas

PRANDTAUER, JAKOB (1660-1726). MELK
PRANDTAUER, Jakob (1660-1726). Melk Abbey. 1702-1736. Monastery church. AUSTRIA. Melk. Melk Abbey. Baroque art

Charles Caesar
CHARLES CAESAR Statesman, MP, Treasurer of the Royal Navy. Date: 1664 - 1726

William Earl Cadogan
WILLIAM first earl CADOGAN British military commander Date: 1675 - 1726

Charles Burney
CHARLES BURNEY Musician, author of The history of Music, father of Fanny Burney. Date: 1726 - 1814

engraving after drawing by Maria Sibylla Merian, 1726
BANANAS (MUSA PARADISIACA): engraving after drawing by Maria Sibylla Merian, 1726

(Capsicum annuum): engraving after a drawing, 1726, by Maria Sibylla Merian
PEPPER PLANT (Capsicum annuum): engraving after a drawing, 1726, by Maria Sibylla Merian

BRITISH EAST INDIA COMPANY. The East India House in Leadenhall Street, London, England, as it appeared after being refaced in 1726. Wood engraving, English, 1890

RED JASMINE. Red Jasmine (Plumeria rubra). Line engraving by P. Sluyter after a drawing by Maria Sibylla Merian, from Merians Dissertation Sur La Generation et Les Transformations des Insectes de

HOGARTH: HUDIBRAS, 1726. The Masquerade Adventure. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original engraving of 1726 by William Hogarth

HOGARTH: HUDIBRAS, 1726. The Manner How He Sallies Forth. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original engraving of 1726 by William Hogarth

HOGARTH: HUDIBRAS, 1726. The Committee. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original engraving, 1726, by William Hogarth

HOGARTH: HUDIBRAS, 1726. Frontispiece. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original engraving, 1726, by William Hogarth

HOGARTH: HUDIBRAS, 1726. Encounters the Skimmington. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original engraving, 1726, by William Hogarth

HOGARTH: HUDIBRAS, 1726. Beats Sidrophel and his Man Whachum. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original engraving of 1726 by William Hogarth

HOGARTH: HUDIBRAS, 1726. Leading Crowdero in Triumph. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original engraving of 1726 by William Hogarth

HOGARTH: HUDIBRAS, 1726. Hudibras and Ralpho in the Stocks. 19th century wood engraving after the original engraving, 1726, by William Hogarth

HOGARTH: HUDIBRAS, 1726. Hudibras First Adventure. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original engraving of 1726 by William Hogarth

ALLEGORY: JUSTICE, 1726. Line engraving (detail), German

EVIDENCE OF WITCHES, 1726. Manifestations of witches, devils, and other supernatural beings. Engraved frontispiece to Saducismus Triumphatus

HOGARTH: HUDIBRAS, 1726. The Burning of the Rumps at Temple Bar. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original engraving, 1726, by William Hogarth

HOGARTH: HUDIBRAS, 1726. With the Lawyer. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original engraving of 1726 by William Hogarth

GERMANY: DRESDEN, 1726. Scenic view of Dresden, Germany: line engraving, 1726, by A. Thiele

Stoneleigh Abbey is the largest house in Warwickshire, England. The impressive facade of the West Wing dates from 1726 and was designed by Francis Smith of Warwick. Date: 18th century

Philip Affleck Admiral
PHILIP AFFLECK Rear Admiral of the White, Commander in Chief in Jamaica and the Bahamas. Date: 1726 - 1799

Gulliver / Blefuscudians
Gulliver seizes the enemys fleet - the Blefuscudians. Date: First published: 1726

Gulliver & the Apples
Gulliver & the apples: apples came tumbling about my ears... Date: First published: 1726

Gulliver & Clothes
The Lilliputian tailors measure Gulliver for a new suit of clothes. Date: First published: 1726

Emperor of Lilliput
The Emperor of Lilliput reviews his troops. Date: First published: 1726

The Struldbrugs / Gulliver
GULLIVER IN LUGGNAGG The Struldbrugs live for ever, and are exceedingly unhappy about it, becoming foolish, opinionative, peevish, unloving and unloved... Date: First published: 1726

Laputian Gent Walking
GULLIVER IN LAPUTA A scholar of Laputa, out walking, must be accompanied by a servant who prevents him from accident, so deep is he likely to be in his thoughts. Date: First published: 1726

Marmot digestive system, 18th century

Pretended rabbit breeder Mary Tofts
Undated photograph of engraving of pretend rabbit-breeder Mary Tofts. HPG/1/13/2 (xviii)

Gulliver & the Yahoos
Gulliver meets a Yahoo

Danican (Philidor)
Known by the family nickname Philidor, Francois-Andre Danican became one of the noted chess players of the 18th century, devising Philidors defence

Marriage Custom, Panama
Neighbours clear the ground where the newly-weds will make their home

Help from Indian Deity
An Indian patient is taken to the temple of Ixora, in the hope that the deity will reward his faith by restoring him to health

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"1726: A Journey through Imaginary Lands and Real Discoveries" Step into the whimsical world of "Gulliver in Lilliput, " where tiny beings called Lilliputians captivate our imagination. These miniature creatures, barely six inches tall, astound us with their sneezing fits that can cause chaos in their kingdom. But hold on. Gulliver's adventures don't end there. In "Gulliver in Brobdingnag, " he encounters a land of giants who make him feel like a mere speck. James Hutton, the Scottish geologist, would have marveled at this incredible contrast between scale and size. As we delve deeper into Gulliver's escapades, we witness his encounter with the Blefuscudian people - sworn enemies of the Lilliputians. Tied down by political rivalries, Gulliver finds himself caught between two warring factions. Yet amidst all these fantastical tales lies Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, an Italian Jesuit whose life was colored by unwavering devotion to his faith. His story serves as a reminder that even within fictional realms, real-life inspirations exist. In this journey filled with surprises and contrasts, sport becomes an unexpected theme when Gulliver engages in various activities with the Lilliputians. From their peculiar games to intricate competitions, it is evident that even small societies possess great enthusiasm for leisurely pursuits. But let's not forget about Houyhnhnm Land. Here lies another chapter of Gulliver's odyssey where he encounters intelligent horses known as Houyhnhnms who challenge his perception of humanity itself. This encounter prompts reflection on what truly defines civilization and its flaws. Eyre Coote (Elder), a prominent British general during this era adds yet another layer to 1726’s tapestry – reminding us that while fiction may transport us to extraordinary realms, history continues to shape our reality.