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Interesting Collection (page 3)

Background imageInteresting Collection: Mandinka people dancing to drums in a festival

Mandinka people dancing to drums in a festival
Mandinka (Mandingo) people dancing to drums in a festival in Dramanet, Kingdom of Galam (upper Senegal River). From Mungo Parks Travels in the Interior of Africa

Background imageInteresting Collection: Pagoda of Linqing, Daqiao village, Shandong province, China

Pagoda of Linqing, Daqiao village, Shandong province, China. Eight-story tower in white brick and varnished tile, about 240 feet high

Background imageInteresting Collection: Great Wall of China near Kou-pee-keow, pass

Great Wall of China near Kou-pee-keow, pass
View of the Great Wall of China near Kou-pee-keow, at the pass between China and Eastern Tartary. From Samuel Holmes Journal of a Voyage to China and Tartary, 1798

Background imageInteresting Collection: Peristyle of a courtroom in the Imperial Palace

Peristyle of a courtroom in the Imperial Palace at Yuen-Ming-Yuen, near Beijing, China. From Samuel Holmes Journal of a Voyage to China and Tartary, 1798

Background imageInteresting Collection: Japanese sailboat

Japanese sailboat. Illustration by Jean Louis Prevost from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of

Background imageInteresting Collection: View of the Koryak village of St Peter

View of the Koryak village of St Peter and St. Paul (Petropavlosk-Kamchatsky), Kamtschatka. Volcano erupting in the background. Illustration by Blondela from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage

Background imageInteresting Collection: Tombs of the Tungusic natives of Chikhachyova

Tombs of the Tungusic natives of Chikhachyova Bay, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia (Castries Bay, Tartary). Tomb interior 1, coffin of a rich man to be interred in the tomb 2

Background imageInteresting Collection: Natives of the Baie de Langle, Sakhalin Island

Natives of the Baie de Langle, Sakhalin Island, and a Manchu Tartar. Illustration by Gaspard Duche de Vancy from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage

Background imageInteresting Collection: Costumes of the people of Manila, Philippines, circa 1800

Costumes of the people of Manila, Philippines, circa 1800
Costumes of the people of Manila, Philippines. Man and woman in striped bandana and shawl. Illustration by Gaspard Duche de Vancy from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage

Background imageInteresting Collection: California thrasher, Toxostoma redivivum

California thrasher, Toxostoma redivivum. (Promerops of California). Illustration by Jean Louis Prevost from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage

Background imageInteresting Collection: Specimens of the Umin and Uchen characters

Specimens of the Umin and Uchen characters in the language of Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in

Background imageInteresting Collection: Gyeung, mother of the new Teshoo Lama or Panchen

Gyeung, mother of the new Teshoo Lama or Panchen Lama, Palden Tenpai Nyima. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama

Background imageInteresting Collection: Dwelling of Tessaling Lama with the religious

Dwelling of Tessaling Lama with the religious edifice called Kugopea. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in

Background imageInteresting Collection: Mausoleum of Teshoo Lama or Panchen Lama

Mausoleum of Teshoo Lama or Panchen Lama, Lobsang Palden Yeshe. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet

Background imageInteresting Collection: Shamarpa, Regent of TIbet, brother of the Panchen Lama

Shamarpa, Regent of TIbet, brother of the Panchen Lama, Lobsang Palden Yeshe. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama

Background imageInteresting Collection: The yak of Tartary, painted by George Stubbs

The yak of Tartary, painted by George Stubbs
The yak of Tartary, Bos grunniens, painted by George Stubbs. From Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

Background imageInteresting Collection: Castle and bridge in Wandipoor, Bhutan

Castle and bridge in Wandipoor, Bhutan. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

Background imageInteresting Collection: Residence of the Lam Ghassatoo, Bhutan

Residence of the Lam Ghassatoo, Bhutan. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

Background imageInteresting Collection: Taschichhoedzong, Buddhist monastery and fortress

Taschichhoedzong, Buddhist monastery and fortress near Thimphu, Bhutan. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in

Background imageInteresting Collection: Buxa Duar, Bhutan

Buxa Duar, Bhutan. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

Background imageInteresting Collection: View of the village of Chuka, Tibet

View of the village of Chuka, Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

Background imageInteresting Collection: Peasants of Darlana or Dalecarlia county, Sweden

Peasants of Darlana or Dalecarlia county, Sweden. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageInteresting Collection: Costume of the Swedes in the 16th century

Costume of the Swedes in the 16th century. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageInteresting Collection: The Kremlin in Moscow, Russia

The Kremlin in Moscow, Russia
The Kremlin in Moscow, showing the Terem Palace, Assumption Cathedral and Ivan the Great Bell Tower. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageInteresting Collection: The palace of Tsarskoye Selo (Tsars Village)

The palace of Tsarskoye Selo (Tsars Village) near St. Petersburg, showing the gates and park. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageInteresting Collection: Diverse nations of the Russian Empire, circa 1800

Diverse nations of the Russian Empire, circa 1800
Diverse nations of the Russian Empire: Siberians, Tongusians, Kalmyks, Tartars, Finns, Cossacks, etc. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageInteresting Collection: Tartars or tatars horse-racing

Tartars or tatars horse-racing. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista

Background imageInteresting Collection: Tatars or Tartars in traditional costume

Tatars or Tartars in traditional costume. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageInteresting Collection: Finns or Finnish people from Finland

Finns or Finnish people from Finland
Finns or Finnish people in traditional costume, Finland. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageInteresting Collection: Livonians or Livs, indigenous people of Latvia and Estonia

Livonians or Livs, indigenous people of Latvia and Estonia. Man in a wagon with woman passenger. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageInteresting Collection: Sami people or Lapplanders in traditional

Sami people or Lapplanders in traditional costume, a man riding a sleigh pulled by a reindeer. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageInteresting Collection: The Uraniborg, or City of Heaven, on the Island

The Uraniborg, or City of Heaven, on the Island of Hven, Denmark. Observatory built by the celebrated Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe

Background imageInteresting Collection: Male and female reindeer, Rangifer tarandus

Male and female reindeer, Rangifer tarandus. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageInteresting Collection: Sami people or Lapplanders in a tent made of sail and stakes

Sami people or Lapplanders in a tent made of sail and stakes. Seats made of soft reindeer skins and woollen covers. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageInteresting Collection: View of the harbour of Kalvag (Kielvig), Norway

View of the harbour of Kalvag (Kielvig), Norway. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageInteresting Collection: Sami man or Lapplander in a sleigh pulled

Sami man or Lapplander in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer on ice, and another man on skis. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageInteresting Collection: Costumes of the common native people of Concepcion, Chile

Costumes of the common native people of Concepcion, Chile. The man in a poncho and hat, the woman in shawl and skirt with petticoats

Background imageInteresting Collection: View of the town of Alta, Finnmark county, Norway

View of the town of Alta, Finnmark county, Norway. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageInteresting Collection: Fishing boats in Vaage, Norway

Fishing boats in Vaage, Norway. In February and March, 300 boats manned by 20, 000 fishermen assemble here. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageInteresting Collection: Man and woman of Norway in traditional costume

Man and woman of Norway in traditional costume. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageInteresting Collection: The Sund (channel) with Kronborg Castle and Helsingborg

The Sund (channel) with Kronborg Castle and Helsingborg
The Sund (channel) with Kronborg Castle, Helsingor (Elsinore), Denmark and Helsingborg, Sweden, on the other side. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageInteresting Collection: View of Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1808

View of Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1808. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni

Background imageInteresting Collection: View of Bad Segeberg with the Castle of Segeberg, circa 1808

View of Bad Segeberg with the Castle of Segeberg, circa 1808, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageInteresting Collection: Man and woman of Albania

Man and woman of Albania. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Background imageInteresting Collection: Ali Pasha of Ioannina, Muslim Albanian ruler

Ali Pasha of Ioannina, Muslim Albanian ruler of western Rumelia, the Lion of Yannina (1740-1822). Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More

Background imageInteresting Collection: Man, woman and child of Souli, Orthodox Christian

Man, woman and child of Souli, Orthodox Christian community of Epirus, Greece. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire

Background imageInteresting Collection: Albanian soldier with dagger in waistband

Albanian soldier with dagger in waistband, heavy cloak, cap and boots. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Background imageInteresting Collection: Spanish commandant and a woman of Concepcion, Chile

Spanish commandant and a woman of Concepcion, Chile, in full skirts with petticoats, plaited hair and shawl. Illustration by Gaspard Duche de Vancy from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage



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