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H.M.'s Torpedo Boat Destroyer Viper, c1900. Creator: Marguerite Jacob
H.M.'s Torpedo Boat Destroyer Viper, c1900. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

The Imperial Light Horse at Waggon Hill, January 6, 1900, c1900. Creator: Andre & Sleigh
The Imperial Light Horse at Waggon Hill, January 6, 1900, c1900. The South African Light Horse, a regiment of the British Army, was formed in 1899

General Joubert, c1900. Creator: Unknown
General Joubert, c1900. Portrait of soldier and politician Piet Joubert, Commandant-General of the South African Republic from 1880 to 1900. Engraving after a photograph

Transports in Table Bay During the South African War, c1900. Creator: Charles John De Lacy
Transports in Table Bay During the South African War, c1900. Transports were now daily reaching Cape Town, and during the next ten days a brigade of Guards numbering 4, 000

View of the Tugela River, c1900. Creator: N. P. Edwards
View of the Tugela River, c1900. River in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The spelling Tugela is an Anglicised version of the Zulu name Thukela

A Boer Commando, c1900. Creator: Unknown
A Boer Commando, c1900. South Africa. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne]

Majuba, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Majuba, c1900. South Africa. Site of the Battle of Majuba Hill (1881), the final and decisive battle of the First Boer War. Illustration from a photograph

The Raadzaal, Pretoria, c1900. Creator: A.E. Huitt
The Raadzaal, Pretoria, c1900. The Ou Raadsaal (Old Council Hall) is a historic building in Pretoria, South Africa. It housed the Volksraad, the parliament of the South African Republic

Morning Market, Johannesburg, c1900. Creator: A.E. Huitt
Morning Market, Johannesburg, c1900. Covered wagons and cattle, South Africa. Illustration from a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

The Stock Exchange, Johannesburg, 1901.. Creator: Will B. Robinson
The Stock Exchange, Johannesburg, 1901. Illustration from a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne]

Mr. Hofmeyr, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Hofmeyr, c1900. Portrait of Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr, South African politician. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Bloemfontein from the Fort, c1900. Creator: C Wilkinson
Bloemfontein from the Fort, c1900. Capital of the Orange Free State, an independent Boer Republic, in what is now South Africa. Illustration from a photograph

Laing's Nek Tunnel, c1900. Creator: N. P. Edwards
Laing's Nek Tunnel, c1900. Steam train in the Drakensberg mountains, South Africa. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

President Kruger's Residence at Pretoria, c1900. Creator: A.E. Huitt
President Kruger's Residence at Pretoria, c1900. Home of Paul Kruger, Boer leader and President of Transvaal (South Africa). Illustration from a photograph

Cape Town and Table Mountain, c1900. Creator: Joseph Holland Tringham
Cape Town and Table Mountain, c1900. The Cape Colony was a British colony in present-day South Africa named after the Cape of Good Hope. It existed from 1795 to 1802, and again from 1806 to 1910

Meeting of Boers at Paardekraal Held Every Years in Celebration of the Regaining of... c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson
Meeting of Boers at Paardekraal Held Every Years in Celebration of the Regaining of their Independence, c1900. The monument, in Krugersdorp, South Africa

Lord Pauncefote, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Lord Pauncefote, c1900. Portrait of Julian Pauncefote, 1st Baron Pauncefote, British barrister, politician and diplomat; Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

"In Sight": Lord Dundonald's Dash on Ladysmith, February 28, 1900, by Lucy E. Kemp-Welch, c1900. Douglas Cochrane, 12th Earl of Dundonald

The French Submarine Boat, The Gustave Zédé, c1900. Creator: Marguerite Jacob
The French Submarine Boat, The Gustave Zede, c1900....named after its constructor...Propelled by electricity, this craft steamed 50 miles in a strong wind and heavy sea between Toulon

President Faure, c1890s, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
President Faure, c1890s, (c1900). French politician, President of France from 1895 until his death in 1899. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Lord Hugh Cecil, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Lord Hugh Cecil, c1900. British politician. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

St. John's, Newfoundland, c1900. Creator: Unknown
St. John's, Newfoundland, c1900. Fishing rights in Canada. This island - the oldest colony of Great Britain, which came into our possession in 1583 by occupation - was formally declared by

Sir Edward Grey, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Sir Edward Grey, c1900. British politician, Foreign Secretary. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Lewis Carroll, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Lewis Carroll, c1900. British author of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and its sequel "Alice Through the Looking-Glass". Engraving after a photograph

Lady Martin (Helen Faucit), c1880s?, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Lady Martin (Helen Faucit), c1880s?, (c1900). British actress. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Mr. Henniker Heaton, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Henniker Heaton, c1900. Portrait of Sir John Henniker Heaton, British member of parliament, postal reformer and journalist in Australia. Engraving after a photograph

The Agitation Against Ritualism: Mr. Kensit's Violent Protest in a West End Church, c1900
The Agitation Against Ritualism: Mr. Kensit's Violent Protest in a West End Church, c1898, (c1900)....Mr. John Kensit

Sir Wilfrid Laurier, c1900. Creator: Lafayette
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, c1900. Canadian prime minister. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne]

Bismarck at Seventy-Nine, c1895, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Bismarck at Seventy-Nine, c1895, (c1900). Portrait of Otto von Bismarck, Prussian and later German statesman and diplomat; first Chancellor of the German Empire, Minister President of Prussia

The Spanish-American War: The Sinking of the Merrimac, 1898, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Spanish-American War: The Sinking of the Merrimac, 1898, (c1900). It was determined to block the narrow entrance of Santiago harbour [in Cuba], and an old American collier steamer, the Merrimac

President McKinley, c1900. Creator: Unknown
President McKinley, c1900. Portrait of American politician William McKinley. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Señor Sagasta, Spanish Prime Minister, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Senor Sagasta, Spanish Prime Minister, c1900. Portrait of Spanish civil engineer and politician Praxedes Mateo Sagasta. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol

Sir George Goldie, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Sir George Goldie, c1900. Portrait of George Taubman Goldie, British colonial administrator, Governor of the Royal Niger Company and President of the Royal Geographical Society

The King's Hill at Mengo, Uganda, c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson
The King's Hill at Mengo, Uganda, c1900. The main object of the Equatorial Provinces Expedition has been delayed pending the pacification and reorganisation of Uganda

Mrs. Gladstone, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Gladstone, c1900. Portrait of Catherine Glynne, the wife of British prime minister William Gladstone. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Mr. Gerald Balfour, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Gerald Balfour, c1900. Portrait of British politician Gerald Balfour, brother of prime minister Arthur Balfour. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol

Wei-Hai-Wei, 1898, (c1900). Creator: C Wilkinson
Wei-Hai-Wei, 1898, (c1900). View of Weihai, formerly called Weihaiwei, a major seaport on the Yellow Sea, Shandong province, China....British diplomacy sprung its surprise on Russia and Germany

Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone Starting for a Drive from the Chateau Thorenc, Cannes, 1898, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone Starting for a Drive from the Chateau Thorenc, Cannes, 1898, (c1900). British prime minister and politician William Gladstone in the south of France with his wife

The Advance of the Anglo-Egyptian Force Upon Omdurman, 1898, (c1900). Creator: C Wilkinson
The Advance of the Anglo-Egyptian Force Upon Omdurman, 1898, (c1900). The Battle of Omdurman was fought during the Anglo-Egyptian conquest of Sudan between a British-Egyptian expeditionary force

The Battle of Omdurman: The Defence of the Khalifa's Black Flag, 1898, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Omdurman: The Defence of the Khalifa's Black Flag, 1898, (c1900). Episode during the Anglo-Egyptian conquest of Sudan

After Atbara: Brothers in Arms, 1898, (c1900). Creator: F. D
After Atbara: Brothers in Arms, 1898, (c1900). Second Sudan War: Anglo-Egyptian forces defeated 15, 000 Sudanese rebels, called Mahdists or Dervishes, on the banks of the River Atbara

The Emir Mahmud Under Guard, 1898, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Emir Mahmud Under Guard, 1898, (c1900). African leader captured after the Battle of Atbara, during the Second Sudan War

Major Marchand, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Major Marchand, c1900. Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934), French General and explorer in Africa. Marchand is best known for commanding the French expeditionary force during the Fashoda

Lord Cromer, c1900. Creator: Dickinson
Lord Cromer, c1900. Portrait of Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer, British statesman, diplomat and colonial administrator; president of the Men's League for Opposing Women's Suffrage

The First Passenger Train Over the White Pass and Yukon Route to Klondike in Pursuit of Gold, c1900 Creator: A.E. Huitt
The First Passenger Train Over the White Pass and Yukon Route to Klondike in Pursuit of Gold, c1900. For some months past rumour had been whispering of the discovery of an enormously rich gold-field

The Visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Dublin, 1897, (c1900). Creator: W.D
The Visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Dublin, 1897, (c1900). The future King George V and his wife Mary of Teck on a royal visit to Ireland, ...touring the distressful country for three weeks

General Sir W. Lockhart, c1900. Creator: Unknown
General Sir W. Lockhart, c1900. British General in the British Indian Army. Engraving after a photograph by Maull & Fox. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Map of the Tirah Campaign, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Tirah Campaign, c1900. The Tirah expedition was an Indian frontier campaign from September 1897 to April 1898. Tirah is a mountainous tract of country in what was formally known as

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"Cassell and Company Ltd: A Journey Through Time with Artistic Masterpieces" Step into the world of art and history with Cassell and Company Ltd. This renowned publishing house takes you on a captivating journey through time, showcasing an exquisite collection of artworks that have stood the test of time. One such masterpiece is "Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus" by JMW Turner, painted in 1829 but immortalized in 1904. The sheer brilliance of Turner's brushstrokes transports you to ancient Greek mythology, where Ulysses bravely challenges the Cyclops. Traveling forward in time, we encounter Thomas Webster's "A Dames School, " created in 1845 but brought to life again in 1904. This heartwarming scene captures the innocence and curiosity of children as they gather for their education, reminding us of simpler times gone by. Moving on to Cookham, we stumble upon an intriguing piece from 1898 whose creator remains unknown. Despite this mystery, its beauty speaks volumes as it depicts a serene countryside landscape that invites contemplation and tranquility. Lancaster Castle emerges next, depicted by J Davis around 1896. John of Gaunt's Tower stands tall against the sky—a symbol of strength and power—whispering tales from medieval times when knights roamed these halls. Chesterfield comes alive through Albert Edward Seaman's skilled hand around the same period. His artwork captures the essence of this historic town with its iconic crooked spire standing proudly amidst charming architecture—a sight not easily forgotten. Crossing Llangollen Bridge brings us closer to nature once more; although its creator remains unknown like many others featured here, their work showcases a picturesque bridge surrounded by lush greenery—an idyllic spot for reflection or perhaps even romance. The historical narrative continues with "Submission of Henry IV at Canossa" from 1077—an event brought to life by an unknown artist in 1890.