Nineteenth Collection (page 5)

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

Markos Botsaris, c. 1788 - 1823. Greek general and hero of the Greek War of Independence and captain of the Souliotes. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Nab Cottage, Rydal, Cumbria, England, the home of David Hartley Coleridge, 1796 - 1849. English poet, biographer, essayist, and teacher. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c

Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912. Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales

John Ruskin, 1819 - 1900. English art critic of the Victorian era, art patron, draughtsman, watercolourist, prominent social thinker, author, poet and philanthropist

Charlotte Bronte, 1816 - 1855. English novelist and poet. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

The Pines, 11 Putney Hill, Putney, London, England. The residence of Theodore Watts-Dunton and his friend Algernon Charles Swinburne. Theodore Watts-Dunton, 1832 - 1914. English critic and poet

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1807 - 1882. American poet and educator. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Charles Robert Darwin, 1809 - 1882. English naturalist. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Brimstone Morning at Dotheboys Hall. Mrs Squeers administering a compulsory dose of brimstone and treacle to the starving pupils of Dotheboys Hall

Henry Brougham Loch, 1st Baron Loch, 1827 - 1900. Scottish soldier and colonial administrator. Seen here aged 67. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Steam phase eruption of a Geyser. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

The Church of St Eustache, Paris, France in the 19th century. From L Illustration, published 1936

La Rue de la Paix, with the Memorial column at Place Vendome in the background, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by J. Canella. From L Illustration, published 1936

L eglise Saint-Germain-l Auxerrois and Le Rue des Pretres, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by Charles Louis Mozin. From L Illustration, published 1936

La rue du Carrousel, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by J. Canella. From L Illustration, published 1936

Portrait of Antoine-Charles-Louis, Comte de Lasalle, 1775 - 1809. French cavalry general during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, aka " The Hussar General"

Thoreaus birthplace, the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse in Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America. Henry David Thoreau, 1817 - 1862

Sydney Smith, 1771 - 1845. English wit, writer and Anglican cleric. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Robert Brownings place of death, the Palazzo Rezzonico, Venice, Italy where he lived with his son briefly from 1888-89. Robert Browning, 1812 - 1889. English poet and playwright

Victor Marie Hugo, 1802 - 1885. French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce, 1838 - 1922. British academic, jurist, historian and Liberal politician. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Emilia Francis, Lady Dilke, nee Strong, 1840 - 1904. English author, art historian, feminist and trade unionist. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

The Act of Parliament passed in 1896 which enabled motor cars to be used on British roads contained an irksome proviso which stipulated that each vehicle had to be preceded by a person carrying a red

Three dogs and a cockatoo having a dinner party and toasting each other. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Map showing the placings in Australia of The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th-century Dorset agricultural labourers who were arrested for

Arthur Neville Chamberlain, 1869 - 1940. British statesman of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. From Forty Wonderful Years, published 1938

Edward VII, 1841 - 1910. King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India. From Forty Wonderful Years, published 1938

Ernest Augustus, 1771 - 1851. Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover. Fifth son of George III of Great Britain. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

George Loveless, 1797-1874. Dorchester labourer and Tolpuddle martyr. The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th-century Dorset agricultural labourers who were arrested for

Demonstration at Copenhagen Fields, London, England 21 April 1834 in protest against the deportation of the Tolpuddle Martyrs

Facsimile of free pardon granted to George Loveless, one of the Tolpuddle Martyrs. The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th-century Dorset agricultural labourers who were arrested for

Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe, 1811 - 1896. American abolitionist and author. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

John Absolon, 1815 - 1895. British watercolourist. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and Edinburgh, later Grand Duchess Victoria Feodorovna of Russia, 1876 - 1936

A group of chained prisoners boarding a prison ship in the 19th century. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Dorchester, Dorset, England in 1834. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Map showing the placings in Canada of The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th-century Dorset agricultural labourers who were arrested for

A Hobart chain-gang, a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically challenging work as a form of punishment. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Map showing the arrest and transportation to Australia and Tasmania of the Tolpuddle Labourers, 1834. The Tolpuddle Martyrs

The branding of a prisoner with a hot iron on board a prison hulk in the early 19th century. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

A prisoner being lashed on board a prison hulk From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

George Loveless on the coach to Salisbury, chained and manacled, awaiting transportation to the prison ship at Portsmouth, 1834. George Loveless, 1797-1874. Dorchester labourer and Tolpuddle martyr

Public notice advising caution to people thinking of joining illegal societies or unions, early 19th century. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

The Martyrs Tree, a sycamore at Tolpuddle in Dorset, England, regarded by some as the birthplace of the British trades union movement. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Harvesting at Tolpuddle, Dorset, England in the 19th century. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, 1836 - 1908. British Liberal Party statesman and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. From Forty Wonderful Years, published 1938

The inaugural speech of Joseph Chamberlain in Glasgow, Scotland, 1903. Joseph Chamberlain, 1836 -1914. British statesman who was first a radical Liberal, then, after opposing home rule for Ireland

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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.