French Language Collection

Count of St Germain, French alchemist
Count of St Germain (c.1712-1784), French alchemist. St Germain was a French courtier and adventurer who rose to prominence in Europe in the mid-18th century

German WWII ramjet engine blueprint. This design, for the propulsor ramjet engine to be mounted on top of a Dornier Do 217 E-2 heavy bomber, dates from 1942

German WWII ramjet bomber blueprint. This design, for a propulsor ramjet engine mounted on top of a Dornier Do 217 E-2 heavy bomber, dates from 1942

The plague strikes Egypt: Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665745 The plague strikes Egypt: Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The plague strikes Egypt: Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Alchemical symbols, 18th century C013 / 5276
Alchemical symbols. 18th-century listing of characters and symbols used by alchemists to represent chemicals, elements, and other objects and processes

Tulips in a vase with Romans 5: 5 in French
Purple tulips in a vase with Romans 5:5 scripture in French

Balloons in the Siege of Paris, 1870-1 C017 / 7840
Balloons in the Siege of Paris. 1874 broadside listing the balloons used to evade the Siege of Paris (1870-71) during the Franco-Prussian War

Iroquois Nations map, 1600s
French map of the Five Iroquois Nations homeland and Fort Orange (Albany), 1660s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 17th-century illustration

Louis Joliet memorial plaque in old Quebec
Memorial ifor Louis Joliet in old Quebec City. Digital photograph

Souscrivez l Emprunt de la Victoire 1916

Smelter and refinery, artwork
Smelter and refinery, historical artwork. Smelting is the process of removing pure metal from its ore by heating the oxidized ore in the presence of a reducing agent and a fluxing agent

Underground oil deposit, artwork
Underground oil deposit, historical artwork. Shafts have been sunk from the surface to extract (from left to right): water, oil and natural gas. The labels are in French

Nadar, French ballonist C016 / 4557
Gaspard-Felix Tournachon (1820-1910), French balloonist and photographer known by the pseudonym Nadar. Here, he is shown standing in the basket of a balloon holding binoculars

Bijou airship design, 18th century C016 / 4488
Bijou airship design. 18th-century drawing and design (with French text) for an airship, proposed by a French inventor Stoupy Bijou. The proposal is titled Le veritable navigateur aerien

Alchemical symbols, 18th century C013 / 5275
Alchemical symbols. 18th-century listing of characters and symbols used by alchemists to represent chemicals, elements, and other objects and processes

Cardiac treatise, 15th century
Cardiac treatise. Page on the heart, from a 15th-century French work titled Le Livre des Proprietes des Choses. This is a later edition of a work that was originally published as De proprietatibus

Lavaters physiognomy, 19th century
Lavaters physiognomy. This posthumously published study by the Swiss poet Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801) gives 20 labelled features on a womans face, explained using physiognomy

Armillary sphere, 17th century artwork
Armillary sphere, 17th century. Artwork of a French armillary sphere from 1685 by the French mapmaker Alain Manesson Mallet (1630-1706)

Jules Verne commemorative stamp. This airmail stamp, published in the Gabonese Republic (Gabon) in 1970, marked the 100th anniversary five years earlier of the publication of From the Earth to

Giovanni Schiaparelli lunar advert. Dating from around 1889, this advert (for Liebigs Meat Extract) shows the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910)

Lalandes Moon map, 1772
Lalandes Moon map. Map of the Moon published in 1772 by the French astronomer Joseph Jerome de Lalande (1732-1807). This map charts the Moons geographical features using a naming system created by

Psalm, Bible, La Salette, Isere, France, Europe

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"Exploring the Depths of French Language: From Alchemy to History" Embark on a linguistic journey through the captivating world of the French language, where hidden tales and intriguing symbols await. Just like Count of St Germain, a mysterious figure in history who dabbled in alchemy, French is an enigmatic language that holds secrets within its words. Unveiling its historical significance, we encounter blueprints from German WWII - not only for ramjet engines but also for ramjet bombers. These artifacts remind us of the turbulent times when nations clashed and technological advancements shaped destinies. Amidst historical events, even biblical stories find their place within the realm of French language. The haunting illustration from Dore Bible depicts Egypt struck by plague, showcasing how religious texts transcend borders and languages. Turning our attention to Canadian history, we stumble upon Louis Riel and his assassins portrayed in Le Gibet de Regina. This depiction serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by indigenous peoples and their fight for justice. Delving further into esoteric knowledge, alchemical symbols from the 18th century captivate our imagination. Like Paracelsus, a Swiss alchemist who sought wisdom beyond conventional boundaries; these symbols invite us to explore deeper meanings hidden beneath everyday life. Yet amidst all this complexity lies simplicity too - tulips arranged delicately in a vase with Romans 5:5 written in French script. This fusion reminds us that beauty can be found even amidst chaos or uncertainty. The Siege of Paris witnessed balloons soaring above as means of communication during desperate times - an ingenious solution born out of necessity. Such resilience echoes throughout France's rich history. Shifting our gaze towards North America's past, an Iroquois Nations map from centuries ago reveals cultural diversity existing long before European colonization took hold. It reminds us that languages intertwine across continents since time immemorial.