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Travels Collection (#69)

"Embarking on a journey of exploration and discovery, the USA Traveler Map takes us back in time to 1938

Background imageTravels Collection: Gulliver / Queen / Brobding

Gulliver / Queen / Brobding
The queen admires his reflection in a mirror alongside her own

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Gulliver & Farmers
He is inspected by the farmers neighbours

Background imageTravels Collection: Gulliver & the Monkey

Gulliver & the Monkey
He is seized by a monkey who drops him, whereupon he falls into a gutter whence he is rescued by a servant

Background imageTravels Collection: Rickshaw Japan

Rickshaw Japan
A Japanese lady travels by rickshaw in a country setting

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Rickshaw Indo-China
A lady travels in a pousse- pousse (= push-push) from Indo-China (Vietnam)

Background imageTravels Collection: Social / Indonesia / Java

Social / Indonesia / Java
A Javanese postman travels from village to village on horseback

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Sailor and Parrot
Sailors have a tendency to bring home parrots as souvenirs of their travels in exotic climes : the noise below decks must have been indescribable !

Background imageTravels Collection: Amazing Stories scifi magazine cover, 35, 000 years from now

Amazing Stories scifi magazine cover, 35, 000 years from now
MACHINE MAN OF ARDATHIA (Francis Flagg) A man from 35, 000 years hence travels back in time and is delighted to encounter a live prehistoric man of 1927

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S American Rope Bridge
A rope bridge over a river at the entrance to a lake in the South American countryside, drawn by Alexander von Humboldt during his travels

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Lon Miss Soc Museum 2
Some acquisitive missionary brought back this stuffed giraffe from his travels - just one of the weird items in the Museums collection

Background imageTravels Collection: Gulliver / Queen of Laputa

Gulliver / Queen of Laputa
The Queen of LAPUTA

Background imageTravels Collection: Gulliver in Lagado

Gulliver in Lagado
Gulliver visits the Academy where he finds scientists engaged in such activities as extracting sunbeams from cucumbers

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Gulliver on his Ship
Gulliver on his ship

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Pierre L hermitte
FIRST CRUSADE Pierre l Hermitte travels across Europe, urging Christians to take arms against the infidels

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John Mandeville
JOHN MANDEVILLE - writer of travels to India and the Holy Land - seen here taken the leave of Edward III

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Boats of Society Islands
Boats of Ulietea, in the Society Islands, observed by Captain Cook in the course of his travels. The double canoe is a kind of sailing catamaran

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French Avant-Courier
When a French nobleman travels, he sends an avant- courier ahead of him, to arrange food or accommodation at a convenient inn

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Hadrians Travels
Hadrian travels his empire on foot, to ensure it is being properly governed, Britain is on his itinerary in 120, and he builds a wall to keep out hostile northern tribes

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Columbus as a Boy
CRISTOFORO COLUMBUS, as a boy, is inspired by the travels of Marco Polo to dream of doing something of the sort himself

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Pyne - Mayors Coach
LORD MAYORs COACH This is how the Lord Mayor of London travels on special occasions : otherwise he uses a cab like everyone else

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Pyne - Lord Mayors Barge
LORD MAYORs STATE BARGE When the Lord Mayor of London travels upstream or down- stream, he does it in style for which Handels Water Music is the only fit accompaniment

Background imageTravels Collection: Humboldt / Keller / Orinoco

Humboldt / Keller / Orinoco
ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT German scientist and traveller depicted on the Orinoco with Bonpland during his American travels, 1799 - 1804

Background imageTravels Collection: John Evelyn / Worthington

John Evelyn / Worthington
JOHN EVELYN English diarist, chronicler of his travels and contemporary events, and Treasurer of Greenwich Hospital

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Jesus with Disciples
Jesus travels into Galilee with Philip and Nathanael

Background imageTravels Collection: Gulliver & Emperor

Gulliver & Emperor
He visits Blefuscu & lies on the ground to kiss the Emperors hand

Background imageTravels Collection: Gulliver: Blefuscu Fleet

Gulliver: Blefuscu Fleet
He captures the Blefuscu fleet for the Emperor of Lilliput; " I waded through the middle with my cargo"

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Gulliver / Navigation
Gulliver studies navigation

Background imageTravels Collection: Gulliver / Emperor / Lillipu

Gulliver / Emperor / Lillipu
An audience with the Emperor of Lilliput

Background imageTravels Collection: Lilliputian Army / Gullive

Lilliputian Army / Gullive
The Lilliputian army march between Gullivers legs

Background imageTravels Collection: Gulliver / Title Page / 1800

Gulliver / Title Page / 1800
Title page

Background imageTravels Collection: Gulliver / Title Page / 1815

Gulliver / Title Page / 1815
Title page from the 1815 edition

Background imageTravels Collection: Gulliver / 1st Edition

Gulliver / 1st Edition
Title page from the first edition in 1726

Background imageTravels Collection: Travel / Tourism / Italy

Travel / Tourism / Italy
Gustaf III of Sweden travels in Italy, admires antiquities




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"Embarking on a journey of exploration and discovery, the USA Traveler Map takes us back in time to 1938, where the roaring engine of a Scott Flying Squirrel motorcycle propels us into an era of adventure. As we traverse through history, we encounter the stages in human evolution, marveling at how far we have come since Gulliver's encounters with tiny inhabitants in Lilliput. Sailing Ships from 1927 grace our path as they brave treacherous waters, reminding us of the courage it takes to explore uncharted territories. A Map of Africa comes alive before our eyes, illustrating the intrepid travels of explorers who sought to unravel its mysteries. The Orient-Express beckons us with promises of luxurious escapades across continents and cultures. We find ourselves immersed in Lorgues' vibrant streets or basking under Caribbean sunsets while tracing our route on a captivating map. In Boston's Union Street, The Union Bar and Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign stand as testaments to enduring traditions and tales shared by travelers throughout generations. Ascending a stone stairway on Skellig Michael Island in County Kerry, Ireland transports us to ancient monastic settlements perched amidst breathtaking landscapes. Our journey wouldn't be complete without encountering an Irish Cob horse pulling a traveler caravan towards Appleby Horse Fair—a testament to nomadic spirits that still roam today. " Travel is not just about reaching destinations; it is about embracing the stories woven within each step taken along the way.