Ascent Collection (#11)

Jaffa Jerusalem Ascent Beth Horon 1950 West Bank
Jaffa to Jerusalem, Ascent to Beth Horon. 1950, West Bank, Israel

ascent Safad olive orchards 1920 Israel Tsefat
The ascent to Safad. Among olive orchards. 1920, Israel, Tsefat

Ascent Hermon 1933 Middle East
Ascent to Hermon. 1933, Middle East

Via Dolorosa St. Stephen Gate Ascent Calvary
Via Dolorosa, beginning at St. Stephens Gate. Ascent to Calvary 1900, Jerusalem, Israel

Transjordan East Dead Sea Machaerus ascent el-Meshneka
Transjordan. East of the Dead Sea. Machaerus. The ascent to el-Meshneka. 1920, Jordan, Machaerus

Mount Hermon vicinity Ascent Hermon Party pack mules
Mount Hermon and vicinity. Ascent to Hermon. Party and pack mules. Hasbeya in distance. 1920, Lebanon, ß©ñaß╣úbayy─ü

Petra Ascent high place 1940 Jordan Extinct city
Petra. Ascent to high place. 1940, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Sinai ascent Jebel Mousa 1898 Egypt
Sinai, the ascent to Jebel Mousa. 1898, Egypt, Sinai

Road Jericho Er-Riha Ascent Ai Bedouin camp 1898
Road to Jericho (Er-Riha), Ascent to Ai. Bedouin camp. 1898, West Bank

Ascent Mont Blanc Bisson Freres French active 1840
Ascent of Mont Blanc; Bisson Freres (French, active 1840 - 1864); about 1862; Albumen silver print

Tibna north west Jerusalem ascent Beth-Horon
Tibna, north west of Jerusalem, The ascent to Beth-Horon 1900, West Bank, Israel

Church Holy Sepulchre Stone Unction ascent Calvary
Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Stone of Unction showing ascent to Calvary. 1942, Jerusalem, Israel

Petra Wadi Musa Theatre el-Khubta area El-Khubta gorge
Petra, Wadi Musa, Theatre and el-Khubta area. El-Khubta gorge. Ascent on north side showing couloir and water canal to the left of picture. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Wadi Musa El-Habis area El-Habis fortifications
Petra, Wadi Musa, El-Habis area. El-Habis fortifications. The acropolis hill. Showing almost inaccessible ascent. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Ruins Jerash Gerasa Gateway Temple Artemis Triple gateway
Ruins of Jerash, Gerasa, Gateway to Temple of Artemis. Triple gateway and ascent from main avenue. 1920, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Sinai Red Sea Tor Wady Hebran Ascent Ras Safsaf
To Sinai via the Red Sea, Tor, and Wady Hebran. Ascent to Ras Safsaf by Jethros Path 1900, Egypt, Sinai

Ascent Monte Pincio Rome Mrs Jane St John British
Ascent to Monte Pincio, Rome; Mrs. Jane St. John (British, 1803 - 1882); Rome, Italy; 1856 - 1859; Albumen silver print from a paper negative; 24.7 x 19.5 cm (9 3, 4 x 7 11, 16 in.)

Ascent Summit Sinai 1839 David Roberts British
Ascent to the Summit of Sinai, 1839. David Roberts (British, 1796-1864). Color lithograph

Marquis D arlandes Balloon FranAzois Laurent Marquis D arlande 1742-1809 French Pioneer Of Hot Air Ballooning From The Book Wondeful Balloon Ascents Or The Conquest Of The Skies Published C 1870

Coronation Fete Of Napoleon I In Paris France 16 December 1804 From The Book Wondeful Balloon Ascents Or The Conquest Of The Skies Published C 1870

Ascent Of Charles Balloon Over The Champ De Mars Paris France August 27 1783 Jacques Alexandre CAšsar Charles 1746 - 1823 French Chemist Physicist And Aeronaut From The Book Wondeful Balloon Ascents

First Flight With A Dirigible Balloon From Dijon 12 June 1784 By Louis Bernard Guyton De Morveau From The Book Wondeful Balloon Ascents Or The Conquest Of The Skies Published C 1870

The First Balloon Ascent In England 15 September 1784 From The Book Wondeful Balloon Ascents Or The Conquest Of The Skies Published C 1870

Balloon Ascent Outside The Palace Of Versailles Paris 19Th September 1783 From The Book Wondeful Balloon Ascents Or The Conquest Of The Skies Published C 1870

Employment Of The Hot Air Balloon L entreprenant As A Reconnaissance Post At The Battle Of Fleurus June 26 1794 From The Book Wondeful Balloon Ascents Or The Conquest Of The Skies Published C 1870

Edinburgh From The Ascent To Arthurs Seat. From The Original Painting By Lt. Col. Batty F. R. S
Edinburgh From The Ascent To Arthurs Seat. From The Original Painting By Lt. Col. Batty F.R.S. From The Book " Select Views Of Some Of The Principal Cities Of Europe" Published London 1832

Silhouettes Of Walkers Climbing At Ridge

A hiker at lake Manzina who has just left the Tresero and the tops of St. Matthew in the background is about to face the long climb to the waterfall. Valtellina. Lombardy. Italy. Europe

Mer de Glace Sea of Ice glacier, French Alps
Vintage 19th century photograph - Mer de Glace Sea of Ice glacier. The Mer de Glace is a valley glacier located on the northern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif, in the French Alps. Photo c.1870's

Chamonix Valley and Mont Blanc, France
Vintage 19th century photograph - Chamonix Valley and Mont Blanc. Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a commune in the Haute Savoie department in the Rhone-Alpes region in the south-eastern part of France

Mer de Glace, glacier, Chamonix, France
Vintage 19th century photograph - Mer de Glace, glacier, Chamonix, France

Jacobs Ladder from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836. Creator: John Thompson
Jacobs Ladder from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

Ilecillewaet Canyon, river, British Columbia, Canada
Vintage 19th century photograph railroad along the Ilecillewaet Canyon, river, British Columbia, Canada

The Ascension, c. 1631. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Ascension, c. 1631

The Ascension of Christ, ca. 1750. Creator: Johann Ignatz Zimbal
The Ascension of Christ, ca. 1750

Ever on the Ascendant - John Swain & Son, Ltd. adverrtisement, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Ever on the Ascendant - John Swain & Son, Ltd. adverrtisement, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Jacobs Dream, c1490. Painting housed in the Musee du Petit Palais, Avignon, France. From The Studio Volume 103. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1932]

Wooden boardwalk to Chesil Beach
A low angle view up the wooden boardwalk that stretches up to the prow of Chesil bank, the UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Jurassic Coast of southern England

Pilatre De Rozier
JEAN-FRANCOIS PILATRE DE ROZIER Pioneer French aviator, made the first manned balloon ascent in a Montgolfier balloon. Date: 1756 - 1785

Partial Ascent of the New Steam Captive Balloon
Poster advertising the Partial Ascent of the New Steam Captive Balloon, Ashburnham Park, Kings Road, Chelsea, September 7th 1868 Date: 1868

Ascension de Madame Garnerin
Ascent of Madame Garnerin 28th March 1802. Date: 1802

Mr. Cockings Parachute
Poster for The Casket July 29 1837 advertising A History of Parachutes recording a full description of Mr. Cockings Parachute, and of its Ascent, and all the Particulars of its Disastrous Descent

Newlyweds Dr. John F. Boynton and Mary West Jenkins ascend from Central Park in New York City
BALLOON WEDDING, 1865. Newlyweds Dr. John F. Boynton and Mary West Jenkins ascend from Central Park in New York City, signing their marriage contract in the air, 8 November 1865

Ascent of Henry Tracey Coxwells hot air balloon from the Crystal Palace grounds in London, October 1865
COXWELLs BALLOON, 1864. Ascent of Henry Tracey Coxwells hot air balloon from the Crystal Palace grounds in London, October 1865. Contemporary English wood engraving

Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles and Marie-Noel Robert riding the gondola of a balloon ascending from the Tuilieries
HYDROGEN BALLOON, 1783. Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles and Marie-Noel Robert riding the gondola of a balloon ascending from the Tuilieries Garden in Paris, France

Charles Durant, the first American aeronaut, ascending in his balloon over Boston, 13 September 1834
HOT AIR BALLOON ASCENT. Charles Durant, the first American aeronaut, ascending in his balloon over Boston, 13 September 1834. 19th century engraving

The balloon invented by Dupuy du Lome which flew from Paris to Noyon in Picardie, France, in 1872
FRENCH BALLOON, 1872. The balloon invented by Dupuy du Lome which flew from Paris to Noyon in Picardie, France, in 1872. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Saturn V interstage separation, artwork. The ring falling back to Earth is an interstage that has just separated from the rockets second stage (stage II engines at top)

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"Reaching New Heights: A Journey of Ascents" Embarking on a historical adventure, we delve into the world of ascents that have captivated hearts and minds throughout time. From the Vauxhall Royal Balloon's first ascent to the breathtaking Road to Blencathra, these remarkable feats remind us of our innate desire to soar above ordinary limits. Intriguingly, it was during a balloon event in Stockport that Charles Green etched his name into history as he defied gravity with his awe-inspiring flight. Meanwhile, an enchanting engraving by Saint Jean of the Cross depicts the spiritual ascent to Mount Carmel, offering solace and enlightenment for centuries. The Vauxhall Royal Balloon's majestic ascent stands as a testament to human ingenuity and courage. Similarly, Mr. Sadler's daring journey over Nottingham left spectators in awe as they witnessed his triumphant rise against all odds. Auguste-Rosalie Bisson immortalized the sheer magnificence of nature through "The Ascent of Mont Blanc. " This masterpiece captures not only the physical challenge but also celebrates mankind's indomitable spirit in conquering towering peaks. Saint John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic revered for his profound wisdom, invites us on an introspective ascent towards spiritual awakening. His teachings continue to inspire seekers around the globe even today. As we gaze upon images capturing Montgolfier balloons soaring gracefully over Paris or witness balloon ascents from Seal near Sevenoaks in Kent, we are reminded that humanity has always yearned for boundless horizons and endless possibilities. Let us never forget James Sadler's courageous ascent from Merton Fields in Oxford—a reminder that dreams can be realized when one dares to take flight against adversity. Through these captivating glimpses into various ascents throughout history, we are reminded that within each one of us lies an insatiable thirst for exploration and growth.