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Industrie, Patience, Intelligence - birds trained by Emilie Vandermeersch, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Industrie, Patience, Intelligence - birds trained by Emilie Vandermeersch, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Industrie, Patience, Intelligence - birds trained by Emilie Vandermeersch, 1850. This young lady...has applied herself from an early age to the training of birds...she exercises over them an extraordinary power, inducing them to perform feats of a wholly different kind from those which have been done by trained animals before. They...seem to be, acts of intelligence...because, after the most careful and minute observation, we have been unable to arrive at even a guess as to the manner in which Mdlle. Emilie Vandermeersch communicates with the birds...the birds tell the day of the week, month, or year; the seasons; the time by any one's watch; or they will spell any word indicated, provided it do not contain any one letter twice over...Mdlle. Emilie Vandermeersch is...not more than 17 or 18 years of age - a fact which makes her power over these birds the more remarkable'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph, taken in 1850, showcases the extraordinary talent of young Emilie Vandermeersch as she demonstrates her remarkable ability to train birds with a level of intelligence and complexity never before seen. The image, published in the Illustrated London News, reveals Emilie, not more than 17 or 18 years old, surrounded by a group of birds performing astonishing feats. Emilie's dedication to avian training began at a young age, and her unique approach elicited responses that seemed to transcend simple obedience. Her birds appeared to understand and respond to her commands with a level of comprehension that left onlookers baffled. They would tell the day of the week, month, or year, identify the seasons, and even read the time from a watch. The most intriguing aspect of Emilie's training methods remained a mystery, as no one could discern how she communicated with her birds. The photograph captures the birds in mid-performance, their beady eyes focused intently on Emilie, as if in deep concentration. The image has a timeless quality, transporting us back to an era where the wonders of the natural world held immense fascination. Emilie's story continues to inspire awe and wonder, leaving us to ponder the depths of animal intelligence and the boundless potential of human ingenuity.
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