Reverend Thomas Smith Collection

Slut, the female pig trained to be a pointer-dog or gun-dog by Richard Toomer, gamekeeper to Sir Henry Mildmay
6337376 Slut, the female pig trained to be a pointer-dog or gun-dog by Richard Toomer, gamekeeper to Sir Henry Mildmay by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Slut)

James Bruce killing a hyena with pistol and pike in his tent in Maitsha, Abyssinia (near Gondar, Ethiopia)
6337358 James Bruce killing a hyena with pistol and pike in his tent in Maitsha, Abyssinia (near Gondar, Ethiopia) by English School

Battle between a bulldog and Jack, a Cingalese monkey, in Worcester, England, 1799
6337363 Battle between a bulldog and Jack, a Cingalese monkey, in Worcester, England, 1799 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Battle between a bulldog and Jack, a Cingalese monkey)

Native American method of fishing with pelicans
6337398 Native American method of fishing with pelicans by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Native American method of fishing with pelicans)

An eagle attacking its keeper in revenge for a whipping a week before
6337381 An eagle attacking its keeper in revenge for a whipping a week before by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: An eagle attacking its keeper in revenge for a whipping a week before)

Chinese man cormorant fishing on the banks of a lake, 18th century
6337399 Chinese man cormorant fishing on the banks of a lake, 18th century by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Chinese man cormorant fishing on the banks of a lake, 18th century)

Flamingoes watching in astonishment as their companions are slaughtered by a hunter
6337395 Flamingoes watching in astonishment as their companions are slaughtered by a hunter by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

Parent eagle-owl bringing food to its young captured in a coop
6337383 Parent eagle-owl bringing food to its young captured in a coop by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Parent eagle-owl bringing food to its young captured in a coop)

Male raven watching men cut down an oak tree with saw, mallet and wedges
6337378 Male raven watching men cut down an oak tree with saw, mallet and wedges by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Male raven watching men cut down an oak tree with saw)

Itinerant vegetable seller reunited with his faithful ass in London
6337373 Itinerant vegetable seller reunited with his faithful ass in London by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Itinerant vegetable seller reunited with his faithful ass in London)

Newfoundland dog saving a boy from drowning in the River Tyne, England, 18th century
6337369 Newfoundland dog saving a boy from drowning in the River Tyne, England, 18th century by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

Camel biting, shaking and trampling its Arab owners clothes in a rage
6337367 Camel biting, shaking and trampling its Arab owners clothes in a rage by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Camel biting, shaking and trampling its Arab owners clothes in a rage)

A native of South Africa hunting a lion by luring it into a pit-fall with an animal skin on a stick
6337356 A native of South Africa hunting a lion by luring it into a pit-fall with an animal skin on a stick by English School

Rattlesnake charming a squirrel down from a tree
6337407 Rattlesnake charming a squirrel down from a tree by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Rattlesnake charming a squirrel down from a tree)

Man saving his wife from the jaws of a crocodile in a river, Philippines, 17th century
6337404 Man saving his wife from the jaws of a crocodile in a river, Philippines, 17th century by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

Rock-fowlers hunting for skua gull birds and eggs on the Faroe Islands, 18th century
6337400 Rock-fowlers hunting for skua gull birds and eggs on the Faroe Islands, 18th century by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

Tame giant crane stealing a whole boiled fowl from the dining table
6337392 Tame giant crane stealing a whole boiled fowl from the dining table by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Tame giant crane stealing a whole boiled fowl from the dining table)

White stork, Ciconia ciconia, playing hide and seek with children in a garden
6337391 White stork, Ciconia ciconia, playing hide and seek with children in a garden by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: White stork, Ciconia ciconia)

Domestic cock and hen with chicks in a barnyard
6337389 Domestic cock and hen with chicks in a barnyard by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Domestic cock and hen with chicks in a barnyard)

Aerial battle between herons and rooks for nesting rights near Daniel Wilsons house Dallam Tower, Westmorland
6337384 Aerial battle between herons and rooks for nesting rights near Daniel Wilsons house Dallam Tower, Westmorland by English School

African men and boys riding tame ostriches at a French factory near Podor, Senegal
6337379 African men and boys riding tame ostriches at a French factory near Podor, Senegal by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

Mr. Stanleys cat catching a trout at Weaford mill pond, near Lichfield
6337375 Mr. Stanleys cat catching a trout at Weaford mill pond, near Lichfield. by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Mr. Stanleys cat catching a trout at Weaford mill pond, near Lichfield)

Female goat suckling a foal on a barrel
6337374 Female goat suckling a foal on a barrel by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Female goat suckling a foal on a barrel)

Buffaloes chasing boys into the sea on the island of Pulo Condore (Con Son, Vietnam)
6337368 Buffaloes chasing boys into the sea on the island of Pulo Condore (Con Son, Vietnam) by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

Hare hiding from hunters in a stand of rushes on an island in a pond
6337366 Hare hiding from hunters in a stand of rushes on an island in a pond by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Hare hiding from hunters in a stand of rushes on an island in a pond)

18th century English gentleman and his tame wolf, Canis lupus, in the entrance to a cave
6337359 18th century English gentleman and his tame wolf, Canis lupus, in the entrance to a cave by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: 18th century English gentleman and his tame wolf)

The male goose Jacquot and his human friend, a French gentlemen, 18th century
6337397 The male goose Jacquot and his human friend, a French gentlemen, 18th century by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: The male goose Jacquot and his human friend, a French gentlemen)

Tame peewit relaxing by the fire with pet cat and dog in a house in winter
6337394 Tame peewit relaxing by the fire with pet cat and dog in a house in winter by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

European water ouzel walking into Lake Nantua, France, and continuing submerged on the bottom of the lake in a bubble
6337393 European water ouzel walking into Lake Nantua, France, and continuing submerged on the bottom of the lake in a bubble of air by English School

Greyhounds chasing a great bustard, Otis tarda, for sport
6337382 Greyhounds chasing a great bustard, Otis tarda, for sport by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Greyhounds chasing a great bustard, Otis tarda, for sport)

Peruvian man wearing a cow skin to lure a condor
6337380 Peruvian man wearing a cow skin to lure a condor by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Peruvian man wearing a cow skin to lure a condor. Other hunters with spears wait behind a rock)

Pet tortoise with its benefactress of 30 years, an old lady, in a walled garden near Lewes, Sussex
6337377 Pet tortoise with its benefactress of 30 years, an old lady, in a walled garden near Lewes, Sussex by English School

A poor Arab refuses to sell his mare to a rich buyer when he discovers the buyer is European
6337372 A poor Arab refuses to sell his mare to a rich buyer when he discovers the buyer is European by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

18th century Dutch couple drinking wine with a Bornean orangutan at the dining table
6337361 18th century Dutch couple drinking wine with a Bornean orangutan at the dining table by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

Children using spoons to hit the head of a black snake that is greedily drinking from a saucer of milk
6337406 Children using spoons to hit the head of a black snake that is greedily drinking from a saucer of milk by English School

English whalers hunting whales in the Northern Seas near Greenland, 18th century
6337402 English whalers hunting whales in the Northern Seas near Greenland, 18th century by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

Male turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, protecting a bantam hen from a predatory hawk
6337388 Male turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, protecting a bantam hen from a predatory hawk by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Male turkey, Meleagris gallopavo)

London boatman saving a talking parrot belonging to King Henry VIII of England
6337385 London boatman saving a talking parrot belonging to King Henry VIII of England by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

Sami Laplander in a sledge drawn by a reindeer, Rangifer tarandus, 18th century
6337370 Sami Laplander in a sledge drawn by a reindeer, Rangifer tarandus, 18th century by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Sami Laplander in a sledge drawn by a reindeer)

Indian child left under the protection of a chained elephant while the parents forage in the woods for food
6337360 Indian child left under the protection of a chained elephant while the parents forage in the woods for food by English School

Koryak peoples method of hunting bear in the Russian Far East
6337410 Koryak peoples method of hunting bear in the Russian Far East by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Koryak peoples method of hunting bear in the Russian Far East)

Vixen fleeing from hunting hounds with her cub in her mouth
6337409 Vixen fleeing from hunting hounds with her cub in her mouth by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Vixen fleeing from hunting hounds with her cub in her mouth)

Native American man losing a race with a bull frog to a pond, 18th century
6337405 Native American man losing a race with a bull frog to a pond, 18th century by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Native American man losing a race with a bull frog to a pond)

English fisherman Graham hunting salmon in the shallows mounted on horseback with a 5-meter 3-prong spear
6337403 English fisherman Graham hunting salmon in the shallows mounted on horseback with a 5-meter 3-prong spear by English School

Female swan drowning a fox to protect her nest
6337396 Female swan drowning a fox to protect her nest by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Female swan drowning a fox to protect her nest)

18th century English man driving a covey of tame partridges from Sussex to London on a bet
6337390 18th century English man driving a covey of tame partridges from Sussex to London on a bet by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

Golden-winged trumpeter running to greet Vosmaer when he steps on shore
6337387 Golden-winged trumpeter running to greet Vosmaer when he steps on shore by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Golden-winged trumpeter running to greet Vosmaer when he steps on shore)

William Smellie, as a boy, taking a nest of young sparrows from their parents in an experiment
6337386 William Smellie, as a boy, taking a nest of young sparrows from their parents in an experiment by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: William Smellie, as a boy)

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"Reverend Thomas Smith: A Captivating Journey through Extraordinary Encounters" Embarking on a remarkable expedition, Reverend Thomas Smith delves into the depths of human-animal interactions across the globe. From the wild terrains of Abyssinia to the serene landscapes of England, his encounters paint a vivid tapestry of awe-inspiring moments. In Maitsha, Abyssinia, James Bruce's valiant act unfolds before Reverend Smith's eyes as he witnesses Bruce fearlessly slay a hyena with nothing but a pistol and pike within the confines of his tent. The sheer audacity leaves an indelible mark on Smith's adventurous spirit. Venturing further into uncharted territories, an African enslaved man skillfully skins a colossal boa hanging from a tree. Mesmerized by this display of expertise and resourcefulness, Reverend Smith gains insight into ancient traditions that have shaped cultures for generations. The clash between nature's creatures takes center stage in Worcester, England when Bulldog and Jack engage in an intense battle. Witnessing this spectacle firsthand ignites within Reverend Smith an appreciation for both the ferocity and harmony that exist within our animal kingdom. Curiosity leads him to witness Native Americans employing their unique fishing technique alongside pelicans. Enthralled by their harmonious relationship with these majestic birds, he marvels at their ingenuity in harnessing nature's resources for sustenance. A chilling encounter unfolds as an eagle seeks revenge upon its keeper who had subjected it to unjust punishment just days prior. This gripping tale serves as a stark reminder that even animals possess emotions and memories akin to our own. Journeying eastward towards China, Reverend Smith is captivated by the sight of a Chinese man utilizing cormorants for fishing along tranquil lake banks during the 18th century—a testament to humanity's age-old bond with animals in pursuit of survival.