Camelback Collection

China - Shanghai - Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge)
China - Shanghai - The 2nd Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge) over the Suzhou Creek, designed by the British firm Howarth Erskine Ltd. of Singapore. Replaced a number of earlier wooden versions

The Garden Bridge, Shanghai, China
The Garden (Waibaidu) Bridge, Shanghai, China - the only surviving example of a camelback truss bridge, in China - aerial view. Date: circa 1920s

JOSEPH AND THE PIT. Joseph cast into the pit by his brothers (Genesis 37: 18-28). Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-80

OTTOMAN TROOPS, 1526. Troops of the Ottoman Empire advancing toward the forces of King Louis II of Hungary and Bohemia at Mohacs, Hungary, 1526. Turkish miniature, 16th century

MANSA MUSA (1312-1337). King of Mali. Mansa Musa seated on his throne. Facing him is a Tuareg on his camel. Detail from the Catalan Atlas of 1375

Visiting the Pyramids
Tourists on camelback set off to visit the Pyramids Date: 1909

Snowboarder enjoys the powder in Cardiff Fork, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Wasatch Mountains, Utah. (MR)

SYRIA: CAMEL, c1910. A man on camelback crossing the desert to Palmyra, Syria. Photograph, c1910

MIDDLE EASTERN TRAVELER. A Middle Eastern man traveling by camel. Photograph, early 20th century

EGYPT: CHEOPS PYRAMID. Group of tourists with guides on camels, climbing the Cheops Pyramid at Giza, Egypt. Stereograph, c1896

KAZAKHSTAN: JEWS, c1870. Jewish men with loaded camels standing in front of a building in Kazalinsk, Kazakhstan, after arriving from Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed c1870

K ANG-HSI (1654-1722). Emperor of China, 1661-1722. Scene in Peking on the occasion of K ang Hsis arrival for the celebration of his 60th birthday. Chinese woodcut, early 18th century

EGYPT: BRITISH CAMEL CORPS. Mounted soldiers of the British colonial army in Egypt. Photograph, c1900

BROADWAY POSTER, c1896. Lithograph poster for the Broadway play, At Gay Coney Island, with Mathews & Bulger, c1896

JOURNEY OF THE MAGI. The Star in the East. Steel engraving, 19th century, by Robert Brandard, after a painting by Henry Warren (1794-1879)

SUEZ CANAL: CARAVAN, 1869. A caravan from Syria waits to cross the Suez Canal at Kantara, Egypt, 1869. Contemporary French wood engraving after a drawing by Edouard Riou

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. Street scene, Cairo Village, Worlds Columbian Exposition, 1893: watercolor, 1893, by Thure de Thulstrup

China - Shanghai - Astor House Hotel and Garden Bridge
China - Shanghai - Astor House Hotel, the Garden (Waibaidu) Bridge (over the Suzhou Creek) and the German Church Date: circa 1910s

Shanghai, China - Waibaidu (Garden) Bridge over Suzhou Creek
Shanghai, China - Waibaidu (Garden) Bridge over the Suzhou Creek. Date: circa 1920s

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"Exploring the World on Camelback: From Shanghai's Garden Bridge to the Pyramids of Egypt" Embark on a captivating journey as we traverse continents and centuries, discovering the wonders of our world from atop a camel's back. In China's vibrant cityscape, Shanghai's Waibaidu Bridge beckons with its enchanting allure. Stroll along the Garden Bridge, immersing yourself in the rich history and breathtaking views that this architectural gem offers. Transported through time, we find ourselves amidst Ottoman troops advancing fearlessly in 1526. Witness their indomitable spirit as they conquer new territories astride their loyal camels. Meanwhile, Mansa Musa, King of Mali during the 14th century, radiates regal splendor while seated upon his majestic throne. Venturing further into antiquity, Babylon reveals its crumbling ruins; a testament to an ancient civilization lost in time. Amidst these remnants stands a Bedouin woman - her presence evoking tales of resilience and survival against all odds. In Syria's vast desert expanse lies Palmyra - an oasis awaiting discovery by intrepid travelers like us. A man gracefully traverses this barren landscape on camelback; his silhouette blending seamlessly with nature’s grandeur. The Middle East unfolds before our eyes as we encounter a nomadic traveler navigating endless dunes astride his trusted companion. Together they embark on an odyssey across boundless horizons that stretch far beyond imagination. Drawing inspiration from biblical narratives, Joseph finds himself cast into a pit by jealous brothers – an allegory for life’s trials and tribulations. Yet even within darkness emerges hope and redemption – reminding us that every setback is but another step towards greatness. Finally, we arrive at Egypt’s iconic Cheops Pyramid where tourists mount camels for an unforgettable ascent to its summit. As these magnificent creatures carry them upward with grace and strength intertwined, one cannot help but marvel at the symbiotic relationship between man and beast.