Expeditions Collection (page 11)

Rear-Admiral Richard Byrd, in the Antarctic, c. 1929
Photograph of Rear-Admiral Richard Byrd (1888-1957) setting out on skis from his polar exploration ship City of New York, c.1929

Rear-Admiral Richard Byrd, Antarctica, c. 1929
Photograph of Rear-Admiral Richard Byrd (1888-1957), the American explorer, pictured in his cold weather furs and with his dog Igloo ; Antarctica, c.1929

John McDouall Stuart (1815-1866)
Engraving of John McDouall Stuart, the Australian explorer, pictured in 1863. Born in Fife, Scotland, Stuart made six expeditions to the Australian interior between 1855 and 1862

Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)
Engraving of Sir Henry Morton Stanley, the British-US explorer and journalist, pictured in 1878. In October 1869, Stanley was sent by James Gordon Bennett (the owner of the New York Herald)

JOHN RAE 1813 - 1893
JOHN RAE Scottish explorer. Went on several Polar exploring expeditions, and mapped 1400 miles of the Canadian coast

Petit Journal - 8
Le service des Expeditions, where the days papers are packed, to be sent throughout the country : for this is one of Frances leading journals

The Cover of The Graphic, H. M. Stanley Issue, 1890
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), the British-US explorer and journalist, in typical exploration attire and pose

Lieutenant Gallet
LIEUTENANT GALLET French explorer in the Sudan, expeditions in central Africa where he died at Sikasso

Louis a A Mizon
Louis-Alexandre-Antoine MIZON French sailor, explorer and administrator : several notable expeditions in equatorial Africa

Charles M E Mangin
Charles Marie Emmanuel MANGIN French explorer and military commander in Africa, member of Marchand Mission, later several expeditions as well as military campaigns

Adrien De Gerlache
ADRIEN DE GERLACHE Belgian sailor and explorer, sailed the Belgica into the Antarctic, made several subsequent expeditions

Peary and Wife
ROBERT EDWIN PEARY with his wife who accompanied him on the early stages of his expeditions and on one occasion gave birth in Greenland

Thorvalds Expeditions
The son of Leif Eriksson, Thorvald, enters Boston Harbour on his own exploration of the newly discovered North American coast

Zeno Lands on Faroe Isl
Italian explorer Nicolo Zeno is shipwrecked on the Faroe Islands. He was joined there by his brother Antonio, and some believe they assisted Templar expeditions to America

Roman Lion Hunt
A Roman lion hunt : since lions are rare in Italy, this probably takes place during one of Romes African expeditions

Wilfred & Anne Blunt
WILFRED SCAWEN BLUNT English poet and traveller LADY ANNE BLUNT his wife (1858) who travelled with him on many expeditions in search of horses for their stud farm

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Embarking on treacherous journeys into the unknown, they have long been a testament to human curiosity and resilience. In 1845, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror set sail under Captain Francis Crozier's command, their destination shrouded in mystery. As they ventured towards uncharted territories, little did they know that their fate would be forever entwined with the icy grip of Antarctica. Illustrations of sea gulls soaring above penguins waddling along the frozen shores, an elephant seal basking lazily in the frigid sun, and tiny shrimp thriving beneath the ice serve as reminders of nature's awe-inspiring diversity amidst this desolate landscape. Yet towering buildings also grace this map, symbolizing mankind's relentless pursuit to conquer even the harshest environments. Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton stands tall among polar explorers who dared to challenge Mother Nature herself. With his unwavering determination etched upon his face, he led daring expeditions through Antarctic realms where few had ever trodden before. Alongside his fellow adventurers, Sir Ernest Shackleton pushed boundaries and forged paths that still inspire us today. The Enterprise and Investigator ships found themselves ensnared by unforgiving ice in Barro—an ominous reminder of how quickly fortune can turn against those who dare to explore beyond known horizons. Roald Amundsen navigated these treacherous waters with remarkable skill; his legacy as a pioneer lives on despite perishing in later years. Captain Sir John Franklin embarked on an ill-fated Arctic expedition—a haunting tale that echoes through time. The end came for him amidst these icy wastelands in 1845; a chilling reminder of both humanity's indomitable spirit and its vulnerability when faced with nature's wrath. George Leigh Mallory epitomized mountaineering ambition as he sought to conquer Everest's formidable peak during early 20th century expeditions.