Cannon Ball Collection (#2)

The guns of Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island, near Charleston, South Carolina
FORT MOULTRIE BATTLE, 1776. The guns of Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island, near Charleston, South Carolina, repelling a British squadron on 28 June 1776. Wood engraving, American, 1844

George Washington at Fort Necessity the night before his capitulation to the French on July 4, 1754: colored engraving
WASHINGTON: FORT NECESSITY. George Washington at Fort Necessity the night before his capitulation to the French on July 4, 1754: colored engraving, 19th century

CIVIL WAR: MORTAR, 1862. Confederate troops with a 13-inch mortar nicknamed the Dictator, at Petersburg, Virginia. Photograph, September 1864

CIVIL WAR: FORT SUMTER. The main battery at Fort Sumter during the American Civil War, 12 April 1861. Wood engraving, American, 1861

CIVIL WAR: FORT SUMTER, 1861. Interior of Fort Sumter during the bombardment by Confederate forces, 12 April 1861. Contemporary lithograph by Currier and Ives

CIVIL WAR: RICHMOND, 1865. Union soldiers guarding an arsenal among the ruins of the Franklin Paper Mill yard in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph, April 1865

CIVIL WAR: FORT SUMTER 1861. The Confederate bombardment of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, 12-13 April 1861. Wood engraving, American, 1861

CIVIL WAR: RICHMOND, 1865. View of the burned district along the waterfront and the Capitol across the Canal Basin in Richmond, Virginia following the American Civil War. Photograph, 1865

CIVIL WAR: RICHMOND, 1865. Stacked and scattered ammunition near the State Arsenal at Richmond, Virginia. Photograph, April 1865

NAPOLEON III AT PARIS, 1867. A German soldier salutes Emperor Napoleon III inspecting Krupp cannons at the International Exposition at Paris in 1867

TURKISH CANNON, 1853. Cannon and guard at the castle of the governor of the Dardanelles, Turkey. Wood engraving, English, 1853

Galileos falling bodies experiment

Combat injuries, 16th century
Combat injuries. 16th century illustration showing the commonest types of combat injury a physician might be asked to treat

AMERICAN EAGLE, 1855. Wooden American eagle and flag, 1855

Old cannonballs in the center of Famagusta, Turkish part of Cyprus, Cyprus, Europe

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Ironclad " Merrimac, " cheered by the Confederate battery on Craney Island, embarking to attack the Union fleet, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Artillery inside the revolving turret of the ironclad US gunboat Monitor during the American Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Palais du Prince, Monaco, Cote d Azur, Europe

Fired from a Gun
At the Circus Busch, a human cannonball is seemingly shot from a gun Date: 1905

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"Cannon Ball: A Spectacular Journey through History and Imagination" Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, as we embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of cannon balls. From death-defying human cannonballs to enormous Russian cannons of the 1800s, this captivating caption will take you on an exhilarating ride. Let's begin with Zazel, the legendary Human Cannonball who astounded audiences with her daring stunts. Picture yourself being propelled through the air like a soaring comet, defying gravity and leaving spectators in awe. Travel back in time to witness the power of an enormous Russian cannon from the 19th century. Imagine its thunderous roar as it launches projectiles across vast distances, shaping history with each explosive blast. Now let's explore a fascinating coffee label from 1863 featuring Uncle Sam seated on a cannon. Whittling away while stepping on a torn rebel flag, this engraving by Kilburn & Mallory captures the spirit of patriotism during tumultuous times. Delve deeper into history with bombards mounted on mobile gun-carriages depicted in an intriguing wood engraving from Georg von Frundsbergs Kriegsbuch published in 1575. Transport yourself to that era when these mighty weapons played pivotal roles in warfare. Visit Monaco-Veille's Napoleon Museum where relics from one of history's greatest military leaders await your discovery. Explore his strategies and conquests while marveling at artifacts that shaped Europe's destiny. Join Baron Munchhausen on his fantastical adventures as he spins tales about extraordinary feats involving cannons and impossible escapades. Lose yourself in his whimsical stories that blur reality and fiction. Relive significant moments such as the Bombardment of Fort Sumter during Charleston Harbor's turbulent days in April 1861. Witness firsthand how these powerful weapons reshaped battlefields forever. Experience compassion amidst conflict through engravings depicting wounded soldiers returning home from Egypt or political quacks exploiting the chaos of war.