Nineteenth Collection (page 4)

Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846 - 1915. British jurist, Lord Justice of Appeal and an accomplished classical scholar. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Henry Wellesley, 3rd Duke of Wellington, 1846 - 1900. British peer and Conservative Party politician. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832 - 1901. British soldier, politician, philanthropist, benefactor to Wantage

Mandell Creighton, 1843 - 1901. British historian and a bishop of the Church of England. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Belle Cole, 1853-1905. American contralto. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

James Henry Leigh Hunt, 1784 - 1859, aka Leigh Hunt. English critic, essayist, poet, and writer. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

A stalactite cavern. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

George V, George Frederick Ernest Albert, 1865 to 1936. King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India

The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). A species of mammoth that lived during the Pleistocene epoch. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

A chart of strata, layers of sedimentary rock or soil. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Skeleton of a Megatharium. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Charles Reade, 1814 - 1884. English novelist and dramatist. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

La Barriere Monceau, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by Johan Barthold Jongkind. From L Illustration, published 1936

Les Grands Boulevards, from Le Boulevard des Italiens in the direction of Le Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by J. Canella

Le Palais de la Legion d Honneur and la Cour des comptes, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by Francois Villeret. From L Illustration, published 1936

Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve, 1804 - 1869. Literary critic of French literature. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Esaias Tegner, 1782 - 1846. Swedish writer, professor of Greek language, and bishop. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Mary Howitt, 1799 - 1888. English poet. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900
Mary Howitt, 1799 - 1888. English poet. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

William Hazlitt, 1778 - 1830. English writer, drama and literary critic, painter, social commentator, and philosopher. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Jean Ingelow, 1820 - 1897. English poet and novelist. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

The library at Gads Hill Place, Higham, Kent, England. Home of Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 - 1870. English writer and social critic

Elizabeth Barrett Browning, nee Moulton-Barrett, 1806 - 1861. English poet. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Richard Henry Dana Jr. 1815 - 1882. American lawyer and politician. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Sir William Schwenck Gilbert, 1836 - 1911. English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Thomas Carlyle, 1795 - 1881. Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, historian and teacher. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Sir Edmund William Gosse, 1849 - 1928, seen here in his library. English poet, author and critic. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

La Rue de Rivoli, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by J. Canella. From L Illustration, published 1936

Alexander Hamilton, c. 1755 / 1757 - 1804. American statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States
Alexander Hamilton, c.1755/ 1757 - 1804. American statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Benjamin Harrison

EDITORIAL Harold Joseph Laski, 1893 - 1950. British political theorist, economist, author, and lecturer. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

A coral island. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Fossils. 1. Footprints of a bird. 2. Mudcracks. 3. Ammonite. 4. Trilobite. 5. Ripplemarks. 6. Fish. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

A forest from the Carboniferous era. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Le Moulin de Montmartre, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by Georges Michel. From L Illustration, published 1936

The Hotel de Sens, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by Francois Villeret. From L Illustration, published 1936

Detail of the painting by Antoine-Jean Gros aka Baron Gros, Napoleon on the field of Eylau, 1807. Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769 - 1821. French military and political leader

William Clark Russell, 1844 -1911. English writer. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900
William Clark Russell, 1844 -1911. English writer. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

A glacier in Greenland. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

The Mer de Glace, a valley glacier located on the northern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif, in the French Alps. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Wallis Simpson, later the Duchess of Windsor, born Bessie Wallis Warfield, 1896 - 1986. American socialite for whom King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936. From The Weekly Illustrated, published 1936

John Quincy Adams, 1767 - 1848. American statesman who served as the sixth President of the United States. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

George Bancroft, 1800 - 1891. American historian and statesman. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Paul Charles Joseph Bourget, 1852 - 1935. French novelist and critic. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Home of Disraeli, Hughendon Manor, Bucks, England. Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804 - 1881. British politician and writer who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

The Avenue des Champs-Elysees, 8th arrondissement, Paris, France in the early 19th century. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, 1804 - 1876, aka by her pseudonym George Sand. French novelist and memoirist. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

William Cullen Bryant, 1794 - 1878. American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, aka Anthony Hope, 1863 - 1933. English novelist and playwright. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

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In the nineteenth century, horticulture enthusiasts were captivated by the beauty and diversity of nature's creations. One such marvel was the Hortensia, a stunning flowering plant that adorned gardens with its vibrant colors. Its delicate lilac petals would sway gracefully in the breeze, creating a mesmerizing sight. Plate 113 from William Cutbush and Sons' botanical catalog showcased this magnificent specimen in all its glory. The Strawberry Wilmots Superb variety stood out among others for its luscious red berries that resembled tiny rubies glistening under the sun. Moving on to Plate 127, we find ourselves enchanted by another floral wonder - Geranium varietals. These exquisite flowers added a touch of elegance to any garden with their intricate patterns and vivid hues. Kelways Manual provided valuable insights into cultivating these beauties through plants, seeds, and bulbs. As we turn our attention to Plate 18, our eyes are drawn to an enchanting Lily known as Lilium auratum. This majestic flower boasted golden-yellow petals adorned with crimson speckles - truly a sight to behold. Bengale Th featured prominently on Tab XVII of botanical records as it fascinated botanists with its unique characteristics. The nineteenth century was undoubtedly an era where nature's wonders were celebrated and documented meticulously. Through catalogs like those produced by William Cutbush and Sons or references like Kelways Manual, people could explore the vast array of flora available at their fingertips. From Hortensias to Lilacs, Strawberries Wilmots Superb to Geraniums varietals - each plant had its own story waiting to be discovered by passionate gardeners and admirers alike, and is through these historical records that we can appreciate how generations past marveled at Mother Nature's artistry while leaving behind invaluable knowledge for future enthusiasts.