Highest Collection (#7)

General Prendergast winning the Victoria Cross at Betwah
General Sir Harry North Dalrymple Prendergast (1834-1913) winning the Victoria Cross for his actions at Mundisore (where he saved the life of Lieutenant Dew) and at Betwah (Betwa)

Tibetan dancers, Hotel Mount Everest, Himalayas. Date: circa 1930

Path up Ben Nevis, Scottish Highlands
Path up Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles - at the western end of the Grampian Mountains, Lochaber area, Scottish Highlands, close to Fort William. Date: circa 1908

Bidean nam Bian, lying to the south of Glen Coe, Highland, Scotland, is the highest point in the former county of Argyll - walkers

Tourist attractions around The Szczeliniec Wielki Mountain
A future prediction of the Tourist attractions based on and around The Szczeliniec Wielki (Heuscheuer) - the highest mountain in the Table Mountains in Poland (German card). Date: circa 1910s

Central Railway, Chicla Bridge, Peru, South America
Central Railway through the Andes Mountains, seen here at Chicla Bridge (Ticlio Pass), Peru, South America. It is the worlds highest railway crossing. Date: circa 1910

Angel with book on a Christmas card
Angel holding an open book on a Christmas card -- Gloria In Excelsis Deo. Date: circa 1890s

Soctland / Glen Affric
Two men lead a horse and cart on the road through Glen Affric, one of Scotlands most beautiful glens. Mam Sodhail and Carn Eighe are the highest hills in this dramatic glen. Date: 1940s

Train in Raton Tunnel
A train is about to enter the Raton Tunnel, the highest point on the Santa Fe Rail Road. Date: 1923

Italy / Siena Distant 1910
Siena: distant view, with the campanile and dome of the Duomo visible at the highest point of the city Date: 1910

Site of a Wartime Hospital - St. Michaels Cave, Gibraltar
Site of a Wartime Hospital and Now a Place of Interest to Visitors to Gibraltar: St. Michaels Cave, with Its Strange and Wonderful Stalactites and Stalagmites

Cross-shaped Christmas card with flowers and Latin inscription in gothic style lettering -- Gloria in excelsis Deo et in terra pax (Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth). Date: circa 1890s

Dent Blanche in the Alps
The Dent Blanche is in the Pennine Alps, lying in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. With a 4, 357 metres high summit, its one of the highest peaks in the Alps. Date: 1918

Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat -the US Navys highest scoring carrier fighter of the war

Comparison of adjectives, learning for children
Comparison of adjectives to help children learn. Wet, wetter, wettest. Short, shorter, shortest. Etc. Date: 1930s

Switzerland - Gasterin Thal, the Schilthorn
Coloured lantern slide of a view of the Schilthorn. The Schilthorn is a 2, 970 metre high summit of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the valley of Lauterbrunnen in the Swiss canton of Bern

Switzerland - Lauterbrunnen, the Staubbach
Coloured lantern slide of a view through the town of Lauterbrunnen. In the background is the Staubbach Falls. The waterfall drops about 300 metres from a hanging valley that ends in overhanging

Switzerland - Lucerne and the Rigi
Coloured lantern slide of a view across Lucerne, Switzerland with Mount Rigi in the background. Rigi is known as the Queen of the Mountains, with the highest point at 1, 797.5 meters

Boy scouts climbing Le Pouce, Mauritius
Boy scouts climbing Le Pouce (The Thumb), the third highest mountain in Mauritius

The Finsteraarhorn - the highest mountain in the Bernese Alps and the highest mountain in the canton of Berne, Switzerland. Date: 1894

Brass plaque given to all Belgian veterans
Salus - Patriae - Suprema - Lex (the well-being of the Fatherland is the highest duty). Brass plaque given to all Belgian veterans who were under fire during the Great War - 1914-1918

British Comment
British comment on the goings- on across the Channel : Liberty, Equality and the Free Rights of Man in their highest degree of perfection. Date: circa 1790

Mount Hood, Oregon
A cavalry detachment crosses the plain before Mount Hood, in the Cascade range, the highest peak in Oregon. Date: 1857

Ter Hill Cross
The old stone cross on Ter Hill, one of the highest points of South Dartmoor, Devon, England. Date: 1950s

Mount Nebo Fall, Mount Nebo Scenic Byway, Uinta-Wasatch- Cache National Forest near Nephi
Mount Nebo Fall, Mount Nebo Scenic Byway, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Nephi and Salt Lake City, Utah

Mount Nebo Scenic Byway, Uinta-Wasatch- Cache National Forest near Nephi and Salt Lake City
Mount Nebo Scenic Byway, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Nephi and Salt Lake City, Utah

USA, Oregon, Columbia Gorge. Multnomah Falls, with a walking bridge between upper and lower drops, in fall color in the Columbia Gorge

South America, Bolivia, Lake Titicaca. Scenic mountains of Lake Titicaca

Cotopaxi Volcano (5897 meters) & Alpacas (Lama pacos) Highest active volcano in the world
Cotopaxi Volcano (5897 meters) and alpacas (Lama pacos). Highest active volcano in the world, surrounded by Paramo Habitat in Cotopaxi National Park, Andes, Ecuador

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Petronas Twin Towers skyscrapers, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Petronas Twin Towers skyscrapers, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date:

Mount Ossa, highest Tasmania Peak

A View of the Pont-Cysylltau Aqueduct, 1861 (engraving)
XJF438436 A View of the Pont-Cysylltau Aqueduct, 1861 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Highest Inhabited House in England, Lake District, Uk

CROSS FELL, is the highest point in the Pennine Hills of northern England and the highest point in England outside of the Lake District. UK

View of the Brocken, in the Harz Mountains, Germany
VIEW OF THE BROCKEN, IN THE HARZ MOUNTAINS, GERMANY. The Harz is the highest mountain range in northern Germany and its rugged terrain extends across parts of Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia

MONT BLANC (THE LOFTIEST PEAK IN THE ALPS). Mont Blanc or Monte Bianco (Italian), meaning " White Mountain", is the highest mountain in the Alps, Western Europe, and the European Union

View in the Drakensberg Mountains, Orange Free State, South Africa
VIEW IN THE DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS, ORANGE FREE STATE, SOUTH AFRICA. The Drakensberg is the highest mountain range in Southern Africa

Further Up the Valley. The Three Brothers, the highest, 3, 830 ft.; Carleton Watkins, American, 1829 - 1916; Yosemite, California, United States

Germany, Bavaria, Oberau, elevated town view from the Rossfeld Panoramic Ring Road, highest panoramic road in Germany, fall

The Hammetschwand Lift, Switzerland - Burgenstock
Timetable - Burgenstock Furnicular Railway, Switzerland. The main image shows the Hammetschwand Lift, the highest exterior elevator of Europe and is located in Switzerland

Snowdon Summit - Mountain Railway
The easiest way to the summit of Snowdon, Waless highest mountain, is to take the mountain railway. There are hotels when you get there. Date: 1906

Skyscrapers of New York City, New York, USA. Featured are: The Empire State Buiilding, The RCA Buiding in the Rockefeller Centre and the Chrysler Building. Date: circa 1930s

USA, Oregon, Port Orford, Cape Blanco Lighthouse

Laguna de Horcones. Argentina, Mendoza, Parque Provincial Aconcagua, Aconcagua Provincial Park
Laguna de Horcones, Aconcagua Provincial Park, Mendoza Province, Argentina

FRANCE-French Alps (Haut-Alpes)-BRIANCON: Town View / Daytime Europes Highest Town (elev
FRANCE, French Alps (Haut, Alpes), BRIANCON: Town View / Daytime Europes Highest Town (elev. 4334Ft/1321 M)

Summit of active Volcan San Cristobal, 1745m, in the North West volcano chain, the countrys highest volcano, Chinandega, Nicaragua, Central America

Summit of 1745m active Volcan San Cristobal on left, the countrys highest volcano, and Volcan Casita on the right, Chinandega, Nicaragua, Central America

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Aconcagua - at sunrise - glacier covered flank of Mount Aconcagua which is at a height of 6960 m above sea level the highest mountain of the western hemisphere Date:

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"Reaching New Heights: From Tenerife to Mount Everest, Exploring the World's Highest Wonders" Embark on a captivating journey through history and nature as we delve into some of the highest achievements and landmarks that have left their mark on our world. Starting with Tenerife, this satellite image showcases the breathtaking beauty of Spain's highest peak, Mount Teide. Its majestic presence stands tall amidst an oceanic backdrop, reminding us of nature's awe-inspiring power. Stepping back in time to 1932, cricket enthusiasts witnessed a record-breaking moment when Don Bradman scored his iconic 334 runs against England at Headingley Cricket Ground. This extraordinary feat still holds its place as one of the highest individual scores in Test cricket history. Crossing continents to Colorado, USA, we encounter the Royal Gorge Bridge - an engineering marvel suspended high above Arkansas River. With its dizzying height and stunning views below, it offers visitors an adrenaline-pumping experience like no other. Intriguing tales from mountaineering expeditions take us back to 1924 when George Mallory and Andrew Irvine embarked on their ill-fated quest to conquer Mount Everest. Their daring pursuit for glory remains etched in history as they aimed for new heights that had never been reached before. Remembered as "The Red Baron, " Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen soared through skies during World War I as Germany's top ace pilot. His unmatched aerial victories elevated him to legendary status while showcasing human courage at its highest level. Venturing into Wales brings us face-to-face with The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for being the tallest navigable aqueduct ever built. Spanning over 300 meters across the Dee Valley, it is a testament to human ingenuity reaching incredible heights. Scotland proudly boasts Ben Nevis - standing tall at 1, 345 meters, it is the highest peak in the British Isles.