Adventure Collection (#86)

Une chasse au mammouth au temps de l homme primitif (engraving)
2783202 Une chasse au mammouth au temps de l homme primitif (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une chasse au mammouth au temps de l homme primitif)

Pose Du Telephone A Berlin (engraving)
2783184 Pose Du Telephone A Berlin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pose Du Telephone A Berlin)

La Chasse Au Moa (engraving)
2783176 La Chasse Au Moa (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Chasse Au Moa. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 5 December 1886.); © Look and Learn

Une Promenade A Pompei (engraving)
2783168 Une Promenade A Pompei (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Promenade A Pompei)

Les Pirates De La Sonde (engraving)
2783161 Les Pirates De La Sonde (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Pirates De La Sonde)

Types Et Physionomies Modernes (engraving)
2783157 Types Et Physionomies Modernes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types Et Physionomies Modernes)

Deux Femmes Pirates (engraving)
2783150 Deux Femmes Pirates (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deux Femmes Pirates)

A La Recherche De Crampel (engraving)
2783116 A La Recherche De Crampel (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A La Recherche De Crampel)

A La Recherche De Crampel (engraving)
2783114 A La Recherche De Crampel (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A La Recherche De Crampel)

Les Mendiants Garnisaires En Chine (engraving)
2783110 Les Mendiants Garnisaires En Chine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Mendiants Garnisaires En Chine)

En Chine (engraving)
2783085 En Chine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Chine. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 21 June 1891.); © Look and Learn

Le Rajah De Borneo (engraving)
2783081 Le Rajah De Borneo (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Rajah De Borneo. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 23 July 1882.); © Look and Learn

La Poste Au Japon (engraving)
2783078 La Poste Au Japon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Poste Au Japon. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 6 August 1882.); © Look and Learn

Pont de chemin de fer a Berlin (engraving)
2783064 Pont de chemin de fer a Berlin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pont de chemin de fer a Berlin)

La Petrolie (engraving)
2783049 La Petrolie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Petrolie. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 11 February 1883.); © Look and Learn

"Some engaged in felling trees, others with horses dragging the trunks, placed on sleighs
6002113 " Some engaged in felling trees, others with horses dragging the trunks, placed on sleighs, over the hard snow" (colour litho) by Groome

"How delightful it was to watch them frolicking about!"(colour litho)
6002112 " How delightful it was to watch them frolicking about!" (colour litho) by Groome, William Henry Charles (1881-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

"They build a dam across the stream"(colour litho)
6002111 " They build a dam across the stream" (colour litho) by Groome, William Henry Charles (1881-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Puffs of smoke and the report of rifles showed that my friends were determined to defend themselves"
6002110 " Puffs of smoke and the report of rifles showed that my friends were determined to defend themselves" (colour litho) by Groome

"I caught sight of a herd of buffalo dashing on to escape the flames"(colour litho)
6002098 " I caught sight of a herd of buffalo dashing on to escape the flames" (colour litho) by Groome, William Henry Charles (1881-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

"My mistress made a short speech "(engraving)
5995166 " My mistress made a short speech " (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " My mistress made a short speech)

Confound the clumsy idiot! (engraving)
5995161 Confound the clumsy idiot! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Confound the clumsy idiot)

The panic in the church (engraving)
5995156 The panic in the church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The panic in the church)

Carew crossing the river (engraving)
5995146 Carew crossing the river (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carew crossing the river)

"The tiger sprang up several feet in the air"(engraving)
5995134 " The tiger sprang up several feet in the air" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"I know a brave lad when I see one "(engraving)
5995125 " I know a brave lad when I see one " (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I know a brave lad when I see one)

Hannibal Crossing the Alps on an Elephant (oil on canvas)
1262534 Hannibal Crossing the Alps on an Elephant (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 100x135.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Illustration from Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson (engraving)
GIA1163347 Illustration from Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; British, out of copyright

Snow-Skating in Norway (engraving)
1614266 Snow-Skating in Norway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow-Skating in Norway. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 October 1885)

Hamamatsu (colour woodblock print)
5043625 Hamamatsu (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Hamamatsu, two drunks by night on verandah. Signed: Hiroshige ga)

Yokkai Town (Yokkaichi) (colour woodblock print)
5043621 Yokkai Town (Yokkaichi) (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: One of two men runs from wrapped statue)

A Laputian Gentleman Taking a Walk, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift
3467979 A Laputian Gentleman Taking a Walk, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour litho) by Rackham

Gulliver Kisses the Queen of Brobdingnagias Hand, from Gulliver
3467965 Gulliver Kisses the Queen of Brobdingnagias Hand, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour litho) by Rackham

The Lilliputian Tailors Measure Gullliver for a New Suit of Clothes
3467958 The Lilliputian Tailors Measure Gullliver for a New Suit of Clothes, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub

Illustration for Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson (litho)
2792298 Illustration for Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fastened down firmly from head to crown... - the Reverend is given a
STC423801 Fastened down firmly from head to crown... - the Reverend is given a sailors treatment for seasickness, from Ye Pilgrimage of ye Revnd

Members of the British expedition on the upper slopes of Mount Everest (b / w photo)
6013870 Members of the British expedition on the upper slopes of Mount Everest (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A camp on Mount Everest, showing the formidable nature of the surface which the climbers had to face (b / w photo)
6013868 A camp on Mount Everest, showing the formidable nature of the surface which the climbers had to face (b/w photo) by European Photographer

A vivid impression, drawn by an "autocar"artist, of Major Sir Henry Segraves record-breaking run in
6013850 A vivid impression, drawn by an " autocar" artist, of Major Sir Henry Segraves record-breaking run in the " Golden Arrow" on the sands at Daytona (litho)

Captain Harwood Steele on board the "Arctic, "with two husky pups he brought back to civilization
6013841 Captain Harwood Steele on board the " Arctic, " with two husky pups he brought back to civilization (b/w photo) by European Photographer

The ice patrol cutter rounding an iceberg off the grand banks of Newfoundland
6013838 The ice patrol cutter rounding an iceberg off the grand banks of Newfoundland, one of the main traffic lanes of the seas (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Illustration for Westward Ho! by Charles Kingsley (colour litho)
6013217 Illustration for Westward Ho! by Charles Kingsley (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Daughter of the Forest)

Title-page illustration for Westward Ho! by Charles Kingsley (colour litho)
6013199 Title-page illustration for Westward Ho! by Charles Kingsley (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Westward Ho)

Nearing Everest (b / w photo)
6009125 Nearing Everest (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nearing Everest)

A member of the British Guiana Expedition firing the line-throwing gun used to effect communication with the forest
6009088 A member of the British Guiana Expedition firing the line-throwing gun used to effect communication with the forest camp a hundred feet above the ground (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Citroen Central Africa Expedition, 2nd Mission, Haardt, Audovin Dubreuil (b / w photo)
6009070 Citroen Central Africa Expedition, 2nd Mission, Haardt, Audovin Dubreuil (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The camp under "Cloudmaker"Mountain on the Beardmore Glacier (b / w photo)
6009063 The camp under " Cloudmaker" Mountain on the Beardmore Glacier (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The divide of the Quimsa Cruz, Bolivia (b / w photo)
6009060 The divide of the Quimsa Cruz, Bolivia (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The divide of the Quimsa Cruz, Bolivia)

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Embark on a thrilling adventure that spans continents and defies boundaries. From the vast plains of Africa, where the political map unfolds with diverse cultures and untamed wildlife, to the majestic Himalayas in Nepal, adorned with vibrant prayer flags fluttering in the wind at Everest Base Camp. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a testament to human resilience and nature's grandeur. Journey through time as you delve into the pages of Biggles stories by Flying Officer W E Johns, immersing yourself in daring escapades filled with excitement and intrigue. Or follow Alice down the rabbit hole into Wonderland, where whimsical adventures await at every turn - perhaps even joining her for an exhilarating croquet game. Unleash your inner explorer as you traverse rugged terrains in a Land Rover Defender like Lara Croft from Tomb Raider fame. Conquer mountains or sail across serene lakes, feeling the thrill of freedom coursing through your veins. Witness nature's raw power up close as you encounter a cheetah on a Land Rover safari vehicle within Masai Mara National Reserve – an experience that will leave you breathless and humbled by its grace. Find solace amidst breathtaking landscapes such as Llyn Cau and summit of Cader Idris in Snowdonia National Park. The winter sun casts its golden glow upon this picturesque scene, inviting you to embrace tranquility while surrounded by nature's wonders. Feel the adrenaline surge as you gallop along pristine beaches at sunrise on horseback – an ethereal moment that captures both beauty and exhilaration simultaneously. Marvel at colorful hot air balloons soaring high above during Bristol Balloon Festival – an enchanting spectacle that paints the sky with dreams come true. Let your imagination take flight alongside these majestic creations. Discover new horizons with U. S Navy Travel Posters from yesteryears; their lithograph artistry beckoning wanderlust souls to explore uncharted territories beyond familiar shores.