initial from "Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands. The Rhine to the Arct...
This image has been taken from scan 000019 from "Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands. The Rhine to the Arctic ... Fully illustrated". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, creat... More
De insulis nuper in mari Indico repertis
Christopher Columbus discovering America. Illus. in: In laudem Serenissimi Ferdinandi, Hispania[rum] Regis, Bethicae & regni Granatae obsidio victoria & triu[m]phus. Et De insulis in mari Indico nuper inuentis ... More
Theodor de Bry - Gallorum ad Maij flumen navigatio
French expedition under Jean Ribaut enter the River of May (St. John's) in Florida. Illus. in: Brevis narratio eorvm qvæ in Florida Americæ provi̇cia Gallis acciderunt, : secunda in illam nauigatione, duce Rena... More
[Bacon's ship embarking on a voyage, flanked by mythical pillars of He...
Frontispiece in: Instauratio magna / Francis Bacon. Londini : Apud J. Billium, 1620. Ref. copy in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, opp. p. 1.
La Reine s'enfuit de la ville de Blois--Parmi tous ces tableaux ... et...
Queen Marie de Médicis of France fleeing the town of Blois, with help of angels and military men. After a painting by Peter Paul Rubens. Bradley collection.
[Entrée de Espagnols dans la Province de Chicaça]
Entry of the Spanish into the Province of Chicaça. Illus. in: Histoire de la conquete de la Floride ... / par Ferdinand de Soto; Composée en Espagnol par L'Inca Garcillasso de la Vega. Tome second. Aleide : Pie... More
[De Quelle maniere Tascaluça reçut General]
The manner in which Toscaluça received the General. Illus. in: Histoire de la conquete de la Floride / par Ferdinand de Soto. Composée en Espagnol par L'Inca Garcillasso de la Vega. Tome second. Aleide : Pierre... More
[Mort de trois Espagnols, & le tourmens que soffrit Jean Ortis]
The killing of three Spaniards and torture of Juan Ortiz. Illus. in: Histoire de la conquete de la Floride ... par Ferdinand de Soto ... / L'Inca Gardillasso de la Vega. Aleide : Pierre Vander, 1731, oppos. p. ... More
[L'Armée passe le fleuve de Cosaciqui]
The army passing the Cosaciqui River. Public domain photograph - historical image of Florida, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Découverte d'une trahison dans Mauvila]
Discovery of treachery in Mauvila. Public domain photograph - historical image of Florida, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Resolution des Indiens, & leur fortir de l'étang]
Resolution of the Indians and their coming out of the pond. Illus. in: Histoire de la conquete de la Floride /par Ferdinand de Soto. Composée en Espagnol par L'Inca Garcillasso de la Vega. Tome premier. Aleide ... More
Summer and winter habitations in Kamtschatka / Webber del. ; J. Goldar...
Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition. Public domain photograph - historical image of Russian Empire, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A Boxing match in Hapaee / Webber del. ; Goldar sc.
Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition.
The Body of Tee, a chief, as preserved after death in Otaheite / Webbe...
Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition.
A View of the habitations in Nootka Sound / Webber del. ; Birrell sc.
Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition. Nootka Sound, Vancouver Island.
A Human sacrifice in a Morai in Otaheite [i.e. Tahiti] / Webber, J. de...
Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition.
The Reception of Captain Cook, in Hapaee / Webber del. ; Goldar, sc.
Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition. Public domain image of 17th-18th-century architecture, palace, castle, historical city building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Inside of a Hippah, in New Zeeland [i.e. New Zealand] / Webber, de...
Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition.
The Tschuktschi, and their habitations / Webber, J. del. ; W. & J.(?) ...
Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition.
The Natche, a ceremony in honour of the Kings son in Tongataboo [i.e. ...
Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition.
A View of Christmas Harbour, in Kerguelen's Land / Webber del. ; Cook ...
Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition. Public domain photograph of a ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
An Inland view in Atooi / Webber del.
Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition. Public domain reproduction of illuminated book or manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Afiatooka, or Morai in Tongataboo [i.e. Tongatabu] / Webber del. ; Coo...
Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition.
Dr. Franklin erhält, als Gesandter des Americanischen FreyStaats, sein...
Print shows Benjamin Franklin at the French court in Versailles, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 121. [Plate] 8. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and ... More
A map of the world from the best authorities
Public domain image of a vintage map, geography atlas, maritime navigation, age of discovery, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
The first ship / painted by Joshua Shaw ; engraved by J. Sartain.
Ship of Christopher Columbus in background, and three Indians in foreground.
Greens grosser Luftballon im Lande der Antipoden / Cajetan, delt. ; J....
Austrian print satirizes the intended trans-Atlantic balloon voyage of Charles Green by showing his arrival among the Maori in the Antipodes Islands in the Pacific Ocean. From series: Satyrisches Bild, no. 47.... More
map from "Narrative of various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, a...
This image has been taken from scan 000023 from volume 04 of "Narrative of various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Punjab; including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838". The title an... More
Head-and-shoulders portrait of Commodore Matthew Perry
Print from a book documenting Commodore Perry's landings in Japan. Text next to image translated as: Portrait of Commodore Perry, 60 years old.
[Christopher Columbus leaving Spain to go to America]
Public domain scan of 16th-17th century print, engraving, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Salutation from "The Chronicle of Clemendy; or, the history of the IX....
This image has been taken from scan 000339 from "The Chronicle of Clemendy; or, the history of the IX. Joyous Journeys. In which are contained the ... facetious tales of Master Gervase Perrot ... done into Engl... More
Reading from "The Chronicle of Clemendy; or, the history of the IX. Jo...
This image has been taken from scan 000005 from "The Chronicle of Clemendy; or, the history of the IX. Joyous Journeys. In which are contained the ... facetious tales of Master Gervase Perrot ... done into Engl... More
Woman from "The Chronicle of Clemendy; or, the history of the IX. Joyo...
This image has been taken from scan 000332 from "The Chronicle of Clemendy; or, the history of the IX. Joyous Journeys. In which are contained the ... facetious tales of Master Gervase Perrot ... done into Engl... More
music from "Summer Travelling in Iceland; being the narrative of two j...
This image has been taken from scan 000106 from "Summer Travelling in Iceland; being the narrative of two journeys across the island ... With a chapter on Askja by E. Delmar Morgan ... Containing also a literal... More
An Offering before Captain Cook in the Sandwich Islands / Webber del. ...
Captain James Cook and four of his men with natives. Public domain photograph - historical image of Hawaii, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Indians set fire to their village at the approach of de Soto / J.W. Or...
Indians burning their village in Arkansas, at the approach of de Soto. Illus. in: The Life, travels and adventures of Ferdinand de Soto, Discoverer of the Mississippi / Lambert A. Wilmer. Philadelphia : J.T. Ll... More
[Four illustrations concerning the conquest of Mexico by Hernando Cort...
Four illustrations from: Harper's Monthly, 1855, vol. 12. Public domain photograph - New Mexico, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
First landing of Americans in Japan, under Commodore M.C. Perry at Gor...
Print showing sailors, officers, and members of the Japanese delegation in formations on the beach, also boats with dignitaries setting off from shore, and two American ships in the harbor.
Dinner given to the Japanese commissioners on board U.S.S.F. Powhatan ...
Print shows a banquet given for the Japanese commissioners on board the U.S.S. Powhatan, possibly in the bay at Edo (Tokyo). Plate from: Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas an... More
Ancient castle of Na-Ga-Gus-Ko, Lew Chew / from nature by Heine ; figu...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Delivering of the American presents at Yokuhama / from nature by W.T. ...
Print shows the presentation of American products to the Japanese at Yokohama-shi, Japan. Plate from: Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas and Japan ... in ... 1852, 1853, and ... More
Chinese apparatus for hulling and coarse grinding rice / J.B. Meffert ...
Print shows a man driving a water buffalo hitched to a large grinding wheel in a circular trough for grinding and hulling rice; farmers arriving with baskets of rice to pour into the trough. Plate from: Narrat... More
Chief interpreter Moryamo Yenoski and Tako Juro interpreter / dag. by ...
Print shows two Japanese men, Moryamo Yenoski and Tako Juro, full-length portrait, standing facing front, as interpreters for members of the Perry expedition in Japan. Plate from: Narrative of the expedition o... More
Bay of Wodowara / from nature by Heine[,] shipping by Walke ; lith. of...
Print shows two American side wheel steam frigates and a large rowboat during rough seas in the Bay of Wodowara. Plate from: Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas and Japan ... ... More
Delivery of the President's letter / T. Sinclair's Lith., Philada.
Print shows the American delegation, under the command of Matthew C. Perry, presenting a letter from President Fillmore to the Japanese, requesting the establishment of diplomatic and trade relations. Plate fr... More
The Passport Bureau - Public domain portrait drawing
Drawing shows a passport official examining a traveler's documentation, perhaps Taylor himself. The scene probably takes place in Norway. Bayard Taylor traveled through Norway and Scandinavia in 1856 and 1857, ... More
map from "Caravan Journeys and Wanderings in Persia, Afghanistan, Turk...
This image has been taken from scan 000573 from "Caravan Journeys and Wanderings in Persia, Afghanistan, Turkistan, and Beloochistan: with historical notices of the countries lying between Russia and India. ...... More
Com. Perry's visit to Shui, Lew Chew / from nature by W. Heine ; lith....
Plate from: Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas and Japan... in... 1852, 1853, and 1854, under...M.C. Perry / Matthew C. Perry; Francis L. Hawks, comp. Washington : Nicholson ... More
U.S. steam frigate Mississippi passing Punta Tristao. N. west point of...
Print shows the American side wheel steam frigate Mississippi on rough seas as it passes Tristram Point, Madeira. Plate from: Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas and Japan ...... More
portrait from "Sketches of Dr. Livingstone's missionary journeys and d...
This image has been taken from scan 000007 from "Sketches of Dr. Livingstone's missionary journeys and discoveries in Central South Africa. With an illustrative map". The title and subject terms of this image h... More
Indian princess presenting a necklace of pearls to de Soto / J.W. Orr,...
Princess Xualla presenting a necklace of pearls to Hernando de Soto, at Cofachiqui (South Carolina) Illus. in: The Life, travels and adventures of Ferdinand de Soto, Discoverer of the Mississippi / Lambert A. W... More
Burning of the Spanish camp at Chickasaw / J.W. Orr, N.Y.
Burning of the Spanish camp at Chickasaw, Yalobusha Valley, Mississippi, by Indians.
De Soto preparing to cross Long Swamp / J.W. Orr, N.Y.
Illus. in: The Life, travels and adventures of Ferdinand de Soto, Discoverer of the Mississippi / Lambert A. Wilmer. Philadelphia : J.T. Lloyd, 1858, p. 354. Reference copy in LOT 4409-D.
Porcallo in the mire - Public domain book illustration
Vasco Porcallo pinned under horse in mud, as two Indians watch. Illus. in: The Life, travels and adventures of Ferdinand de Soto, Discoverer of the Mississippi / Lambert A. Wilmer. Philadelphia : J.T. Lloyd, 18... More
Crossing on an Indian bridge / J.W. Orr, N.Y.
Hernando de Soto and his soldiers crossing a river on an Indian bridge. Illus. in: The Life, travels and adventures of Ferdinand de Soto, Discoverer of the Mississippi / Lambert A. Wilmer, Philadelphia : J.T. L... More
De Soto crossing the Tombigbee River / J.W. Orr, N.Y.
De Soto and men crossing the Tombigbee River on rafts, probably in Marengo County, Alabama. Illus. in: The Life, travels and adventures of Ferdinand de Soto, Discoverer of the Mississippi / Lambert A. Wilmer. P... More
Remains of the party of Narvaez / J.W. Orr, N.Y.
Wolf(?) eating bones. Illus. in: The Life, travels and adventures of Ferdinand de Soto, Discoverer of the Mississippi / Lambert A. Wilmer. Philadelphia : J.T. Lloyd, 1858, p. 307. Reference copy in LOT 4409-D.
De Soto sets sail from Spain to conquer Florida / J.W. Orr, N.Y.
Illus. in: The Life, travels and adventures of Ferdinand de Soto, Discoverer of the Mississippi / Lambert A. Wilmer. Philadelphia : J.T. Lloyd, 1858, p. 287. Reference copy in LOT 4409-D.
De Soto crossing the Sewassee fork / J.W. Orr, N.Y.
De Soto on horse falling from bridge, possibly in South Carolina. Illus. in: The Life, travels and adventures of Ferdinand de Soto, Discoverer of the Mississippi / Lambert A. Wilmer. Philadelphia : J.T. Lloyd, ... More
Welcome to the Prince of Wales wood engraving, Library of Congress
Masthead and illustration showing crowd of people gathered on balcony in Boston to greet the Prince of Wales. Illustration in oval on upper left labeled "Washington--Out rolled" showing woman hitting a strike ... More
A street view in Portland, Me., October 20th, 1860, of the Prince of W...
Photograph shows the Prince of Wales and his entourage seated in a carriage.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at the tomb of Washington, Octo...
The Prince of Wales and other men gathered outside Washington's tomb, Mount Vernon, Virginia. Illus. from: Harper's Weekly, 1860.
Prince of Wales and suite. New York (state) 19th Century Stereoscope C...
Photograph shows the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and his entourage at photographer Mathew Brady's New Photographic Studio, Broadway and 10th Street, New York City. Copyright by M.B. Brady. Brady Ste... More
Grand ball given by the citizens of New York to the Prince of Wales, a...
Illustration showing an elaborate ball at the Academy of Music in New York. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, no. 199 (1860 Oct. 20), pp. 664-5.
Grand torch-light parade of the New York firemen in honor of the Princ...
Illustration showing firemen marching with torches and lights by hotel balcony where Prince of Wales watches with his retinue. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, no. 199 (1860 Oct. 20), p. 660.
Reception of the Prince of Wales
Military reception at the Battery, New York, New York. Copyright by M.B. Brady. No. 2.
map from "Journeys and Explorations in the Cotton Kingdom. A traveller...
This image has been taken from scan 000413 from volume 02 of "Journeys and Explorations in the Cotton Kingdom. A traveller's observations on cotton and slavery in the American Slave States. Based upon three for... More
[The Secretary of State and the Diplomatic Corps at Trenton Falls, New...
Pictured in the photo are: 1. Count Piper, Swedish Minister; 2. M. Bertinatti, Italian Minister; 3. M. Molena, Nicaraguan Minister; 4. M. Schleiden, Hanseatic Minister; 5. M. Mercier, French Minister; 6. Willi... More
Appalling calamity at Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on Friday, Sept. 14th, ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch bridge, stone architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
map from "Travels in the Interior of South Africa, comprising fifteen ...
This image has been taken from scan 000023 from volume 01 of "Travels in the Interior of South Africa, comprising fifteen years' hunting and trading; with journeys across the continent from Natal to Walvisch Ba... More
[Ulysses S. Grant, full-length portrait, seated, facing right, with ot...
Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description
Egypt--opening of the Suez Canal--the Empress Eugenie as she appeared ...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1870 Jan. 8, p. 284.
map from "Journeys in North China, Manchuria, and Eastern Mongolia; wi...
This image has been taken from scan 000483 from volume 01 of "Journeys in North China, Manchuria, and Eastern Mongolia; with some account of Corea. ... With illustrations and ... maps". The title and subject te... More
Buddhist_idol from "Journeys in North China, Manchuria, and Eastern Mo...
This image has been taken from scan 000304 from volume 01 of "Journeys in North China, Manchuria, and Eastern Mongolia; with some account of Corea. ... With illustrations and ... maps". The title and subject te... More
map from "Journeys in North China, Manchuria, and Eastern Mongolia; wi...
This image has been taken from scan 000463 from volume 02 of "Journeys in North China, Manchuria, and Eastern Mongolia; with some account of Corea. ... With illustrations and ... maps". The title and subject te... More
cover from "The Summer Tourist. A book for long or short journeys ... ...
This image has been taken from scan 000007 from "The Summer Tourist. A book for long or short journeys ... Edited by M. E. Braddon". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, crea... More
[Indians stalking Spaniards riding horses in swamp]
Wm. McCrea & Co., Stereotypers, Newburgh, N.Y. Illus. in: Ferdinand De Soto, the discoverer of the Mississippi / by John S.C. Abbott. New York : Dodd & Mead, 1873, frontispiece. Reference copy also available in... More
morocco from "Adventures in Morocco and Journeys through the Oases of ...
This image has been taken from scan 000013 from "Adventures in Morocco and Journeys through the Oases of Draa and Tafilet. [Translated from the German.] ... With an introduction by W. Reade". The title and subj... More
[Bank note vignettes showing pilgrims, Christopher Columbus, and possi...
In album: Engravings of the American Banknote Company ... p. 2. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
map from "[The Great South: a record of journeys in Louisiana, Texas, ...
This image has been taken from scan 000555 from "[The Great South: a record of journeys in Louisiana, Texas, the Indian Territory, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia. ... Profusely illustrated fr... More
map from "[The Great South: a record of journeys in Louisiana, Texas, ...
This image has been taken from scan 000619 from "[The Great South: a record of journeys in Louisiana, Texas, the Indian Territory, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia. ... Profusely illustrated fr... More
map from "[The Great South: a record of journeys in Louisiana, Texas, ...
This image has been taken from scan 000330 from "[The Great South: a record of journeys in Louisiana, Texas, the Indian Territory, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia. ... Profusely illustrated fr... More
map from "[The Great South: a record of journeys in Louisiana, Texas, ...
This image has been taken from scan 000107 from "[The Great South: a record of journeys in Louisiana, Texas, the Indian Territory, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia. ... Profusely illustrated fr... More
map from "[The Great South: a record of journeys in Louisiana, Texas, ...
This image has been taken from scan 000331 from "[The Great South: a record of journeys in Louisiana, Texas, the Indian Territory, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia. ... Profusely illustrated fr... More
map from "The Great South: a record of journeys in Louisiana, Texas, t...
This image has been taken from scan 000257 from "The Great South: a record of journeys in Louisiana, Texas, the Indian Territory, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia. ... Profusely illustrated fro... More
map from "The Great South: a record of journeys in Louisiana, Texas, t...
This image has been taken from scan 000099 from "The Great South: a record of journeys in Louisiana, Texas, the Indian Territory, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia. ... Profusely illustrated fro... More
H.R.H. the Prince of Wales and party, with first tiger killed by H.R.H...
Photograph showing the Prince of Wales, holding rifle, posing with members of his party and a dead tiger, during his tour of India, 1875-76. In album: India. No. 50.
map from "[The Great South: a record of journeys in Louisiana, Texas, ...
This image has been taken from scan 000556 from "[The Great South: a record of journeys in Louisiana, Texas, the Indian Territory, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia. ... Profusely illustrated fr... More