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The Pacific: shipwreck survivors adrift on a raft in the South Seas; forest in New Holland (Australia); a Pacific island (coloured engraving)
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The Pacific: shipwreck survivors adrift on a raft in the South Seas; forest in New Holland (Australia); a Pacific island (coloured engraving)
3630082 The Pacific: shipwreck survivors adrift on a raft in the South Seas; forest in New Holland (Australia); a Pacific island (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pacific: shipwreck survivors adrift on a raft in the South Seas; forest in New Holland (Australia); a Pacific island. Illustration from Die Welt in Bildern (Braun & Schneider, Munich, 19th Century).); © Look and Learn
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This print titled "The Pacific: shipwreck survivors adrift on a raft in the South Seas; forest in New Holland (Australia); a Pacific island" takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into an extraordinary tale of survival and exploration. The image showcases a group of shipwreck survivors courageously navigating the treacherous waters of the South Seas on a makeshift raft. With their eyes fixed on the distant horizon, they cling to hope amidst vast uncertainty. Intriguingly, this print also presents us with two contrasting landscapes - one depicting a lush forest in New Holland (now known as Australia), teeming with exotic flora and fauna, while the other portrays an idyllic Pacific island adorned with palm trees and surrounded by vibrant coral reefs. These scenes evoke both awe for nature's beauty and curiosity about these uncharted territories. As we delve deeper into this visual narrative, we are transported to an era where European explorers encountered unfamiliar wildlife such as frigate birds, lyrebirds, duck-billed platypuses, and flying fish. This print not only captures their encounters but also highlights scientific methods employed during that time for studying botany and animal life. Through its educational undertones, this print serves as a testament to human resilience in challenging circumstances while encouraging appreciation for our natural world's wonders. It invites viewers to reflect upon history's untold stories and sparks curiosity about cultures yet to be discovered within the vast expanse of the South Pacific region.
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