South Collection (#9)

Regions Polaires (colour litho)
5213945 Regions Polaires (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regions Polaires)

View of Valparaiso, Chile, engraving, c. 1850
1721594 View of Valparaiso, Chile, engraving, c. 1850; (add.info.: View of Valparaiso, Chile, engraving, c. 1850)

Valparaiso, Chile, 19th century (engraving)
1721596 Valparaiso, Chile, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Valparaiso (Chili), gravure, 19e siecle Valparaiso, Chile, engraving, 19th siecle)

First Boer War 1880-1881 also called Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley
528696 First Boer War 1880-1881 also called Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley, Governor and Commander-in Chief of Natal, at Battle of Majuba Hill, South Africa, 17 February 1881

The Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Native to South America, introduced into Europe 16th century
531544 The Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Native to South America, introduced into Europe 16th century, major food crop by end of 17th century

South Sea Whale Fishery: Amelia Wilson and Castor off Buoro. Aquatint after John Huggins published 1825
530713 South Sea Whale Fishery: Amelia Wilson and Castor off Buoro. Aquatint after John Huggins published 1825. Factory ship at anchor while crew in boats harpoon Sperm Whales

Rope bridge over the Chambo River at Penipe, Ecuad... No creator Rope bridge over the Chambo River at Penipe, Ecuador
1920083 Rope bridge over the Chambo River at Penipe, Ecuad... No creator Rope bridge over the Chambo River at Penipe, Ecuador

King Street Business Center Charleston, South Carolina 1915 (photo)
678934 King Street Business Center Charleston, South Carolina 1915 (photo); (add.info.: King Street Business Center Charleston, South Carolina); Universal History Archive/UIG

Santa Rosa of Lima (1586-1617) Born Lima, Peru, of Spanish parents, was first canonized saint from the New World
542840 Santa Rosa of Lima (1586-1617) Born Lima, Peru, of Spanish parents, was first canonized saint from the New World. Mid 19th century (French print); Universal History Archive/UIG

South Durham Salt Works, England: Loading crystallised salt into railway wagons. Engraving 1884
538074 South Durham Salt Works, England: Loading crystallised salt into railway wagons. Engraving 1884; (add.info.: South Durham Salt Works, England: Loading crystallised salt into railway wagons)

Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill try to escape with the Queen's Colours during the Battle of Isandlwana
3062116 Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill try to escape with the Queen's Colours during the Battle of Isandlwana, South Africa, 22 January 1879

A woodcut depicting a simple compass in the shape of a fish. The loadstone is suspended on a thread, 17th century
5311527 A woodcut depicting a simple compass in the shape of a fish. The loadstone is suspended on a thread, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

Scenes from Eilat #30
Tal Paz-Fridman

The Old South Church, aka New Old South Church or Third Church, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
5614297 The Old South Church, aka New Old South Church or Third Church, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America; (add.info.: The Old South Church, aka New Old South Church or Third Church)

Florida Indians bringing harvested crops to a storehouse of stone and earth, ca
NWI4899514 Florida Indians bringing harvested crops to a storehouse of stone and earth, ca. 1500 - Native American canoe, Florida - Florida natives bringing harvested crops to a storehouse of stone

Peacock butterfly of New South Wales. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket
FLO4640290 Peacock butterfly of New South Wales. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Banksia incognita, unknown species from New South Wales. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The
FLO4640819 Banksia incognita, unknown species from New South Wales. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Honeysuckle of New South Wales, Lonicera species. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640214 Honeysuckle of New South Wales, Lonicera species. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Purple iris of New South Wales, Australia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket
FLO4641375 Purple iris of New South Wales, Australia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Juvenile cassowary of New South Wales. Based on a drawing of a nine-month old bird by a visitor to Port Jackson
FLO4640666 Juvenile cassowary of New South Wales. Based on a drawing of a nine-month old bird by a visitor to Port Jackson

Naked ligneous walnut of New South Wales, common walnut Juglans regia? Handcoloured copperplate engraving from "
FLO4640486 Naked ligneous walnut of New South Wales, common walnut Juglans regia? Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Fan flower of New South Wales. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine
FLO4640239 Fan flower of New South Wales. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Cyrtanthus angustifolius, amaryllis native to South Africa. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Barrois
FLO4569414 Cyrtanthus angustifolius, amaryllis native to South Africa. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Barrois from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Mordant de

Vasco Nunez de Balboa (1475-1519)
3499691 Vasco Nunez de Balboa (1475-1519); (add.info.: Vasco Nunez de Balboa (1475-1519). Spanish conquerer. Discoverer the Pacific Ocean or South Sea on 25 September of 1513

A member of the Arawak tribe of Dutch Guyana; south America in the 19th century
3252969 A member of the Arawak tribe of Dutch Guyana; south America in the 19th century; (add.info.: A member of the Arawak tribe of Dutch Guyana; south America in the 19th century)

Triumph by Morris H Traubel
3519593 Triumph by Morris H Traubel; (add.info.: Triumph by Morris H Traubel (1820-1897). Print on wove paper : lithograph printed in pale green, buff and black

Map of South Africa at the time of the Transvaal War in 1901. From The Story of England, published 1930
3058426 Map of South Africa at the time of the Transvaal War in 1901. From The Story of England, published 1930.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Wealth of the Indies. 17th century (chromolithograph)
536472 Wealth of the Indies. 17th century (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Design for Gobelin tapestry showing rich flora and fauna and products of West Indies and Central and South America)

Battle of Majuba Hill, 27 February 1881, lst Boer War. British under General Colley, routed by the Boers
538009 Battle of Majuba Hill, 27 February 1881, lst Boer War. British under General Colley, routed by the Boers. 92nd Gordon Highlands in retreat

Civil war in Chile, 16 January-18 September 1891 (print)
545239 Civil war in Chile, 16 January-18 September 1891 (print); (add.info.: Attack on Valparaiso by the Chilean Navy which supported Congress against President Jose Balmceda)

Pre-Columbian: Columbia, Quimbaya. Seated figure, 14-15th century (gold figurine)
532960 Pre-Columbian: Columbia, Quimbaya. Seated figure, 14-15th century (gold figurine); Universal History Archive/UIG

Boer War 25 December 1901 (print)
533165 Boer War 25 December 1901 (print); (add.info.: Boer War: Boer forces under General Dewet surprising encampment of British soldiers at Tweefontein, 25 December 1901)

Quagga (Equus quagga): Extinct South African mammal of the horse family. Engraving published London 1884
529957 Quagga (Equus quagga): Extinct South African mammal of the horse family. Engraving published London 1884.; Universal History Archive/UIG

A woman of Terra del Fuego, South America, carrying a baby on her back
5856472 A woman of Terra del Fuego, South America, carrying a baby on her back.; (add.info.: "A Female Savage of Terra del Fuego." A woman of Terra del Fuego, South America)

Large-flowered monsonia, Monsonia speciosa
5856378 Large-flowered monsonia, Monsonia speciosa; (add.info.: Large-flowered monsonia, Monsonia speciosa, with large pink flowers. A native of the Cape, South Africa)

Plymouth, Devon, Seen from Mount Batten (print)
3062054 Plymouth, Devon, Seen from Mount Batten (print) by Brown, Joseph (1800-99); Private Collection

Historical Geography
5315090 Historical Geography by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. India. The Tamils form the most civilized and energetic of the Dravidian peoples)

Scarlet-flowered crassula, Crassula coccinea
5856354 Scarlet-flowered crassula, Crassula coccinea; (add.info.: Scarlet-flowered crassula, Crassula coccinea, from the Cape, South Africa)

William Rufus King, Vice President of the United States, 1853
NWI4952398 William Rufus King, Vice President of the United States, 1853.; (add.info.: William Rufus King, Vice President of the United States, 1853.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Different temperature zones from North to South around the world, 1880
3480252 Different temperature zones from North to South around the world, 1880; (add.info.: Illustration showing the different temperature zones from North to South around the world)

Lassoing a bull in south America in the 19th century
3253037 Lassoing a bull in south America in the 19th century; (add.info.: Lassoing a bull in south America in the 19th century. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Charles Joseph La Trobe, or Latrobe, c.1880 (print)
3432502 Charles Joseph La Trobe, or Latrobe, c.1880 (print) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Joseph La Trobe, or Latrobe, 1801-1875)

Skeleton of a Megatherium, a genus of elephant-sized ground sloths, from Meyers Lexicon, pub. 1924 (print)
3473204 Skeleton of a Megatherium, a genus of elephant-sized ground sloths, from Meyers Lexicon, pub. 1924 (print) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: Skeleton of a Megatherium)

Private William Jones defending one of the wards in the field hospital at the Battle of Rorke's Drift
3432574 Private William Jones defending one of the wards in the field hospital at the Battle of Rorke's Drift, South Africa in January 1879, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June

General Sir Ralph Darling, after a print dating from the, c.1880 (print)
3432510 General Sir Ralph Darling, after a print dating from the, c.1880 (print) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Sir Ralph Darling, 1772-1858)

South American rattlesnake aka tropical rattlesnake, Crotalus Durissus, from a 17th century print
3501422 South American rattlesnake aka tropical rattlesnake, Crotalus Durissus, from a 17th century print; (add.info.: South American rattlesnake aka tropical rattlesnake. Crotalus Durissus)

Italian airship of the engineer Gajo flying over Buenos Aires, 1920 (b/w photo)
3066212 Italian airship of the engineer Gajo flying over Buenos Aires, 1920 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Alinari

Peru, South America, 18th century
3618319 Peru, South America, 18th century; (add.info.: Peru, South America, 18th century. Plane of the inlet of Pisco, located on the coast of Peru, at 13 degrees 40 austral latitude)

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"Exploring the South: A Journey through Time and Nature" Embark on a captivating journey to the vibrant south, where history, natural wonders, and cultural landmarks intertwine. From the iconic V & A Waterfront in Cape Town to the majestic Table Mountain, this region offers a feast for the senses. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter powerful images that have shaped our world. The haunting photograph of Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc committing self-immolation in Saigon stands as a poignant symbol of protest against injustice. Nature enthusiasts will find solace in Kosciuszko National Park's breathtaking landscapes. Its rugged beauty invites us to immerse ourselves in its tranquility and marvel at its untouched wilderness. The Fra Mauro Map challenges conventional perspectives with its unique orientation—placing South at the top—an intriguing reminder that there is always more than one way to see things. Venturing further westward brings us to St Davids Head in Pembrokeshire, Wales—a place where coastal splendor meets ancient heritage. Here, time seems suspended as we wander along windswept cliffs overlooking an endless expanse of blue. In Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks' courageous act aboard a segregated bus ignited a spark that would ignite change across America. Her defiance paved the way for civil rights advocates who fought tirelessly for equality and justice. Transporting ourselves from reality to reel life takes us back to 1939 when "Gone With The Wind" graced cinema screens worldwide. Hattie McDaniel's unwelcome advice adds depth and complexity to Vivien Leigh's character portrayal—a testament to how stories can challenge societal norms even within their own narratives. Saunton Sands and Braunton Burrows near Barnstaple offer respite from everyday life with their idyllic coastal vistas. The soothing sound of crashing waves lulls us into serenity while reminding us of nature's timeless power. Revisiting history, we witness the legendary Great Mississippi Steamboat Race of 1870.