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Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett, explorer
Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett, explorer, as part of an article by Sir John Squire. Fawcett led an expedition to central Brazil in 1925 and disappeared.
1953
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1953 Adventure Adventurer Bearded Brazil Explore Explorer Fawcett Harrison Journey Percy Sep18 Snap
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Discover the thrilling adventure of colonial explorer Percy Harrison Fawcett with our exquisite jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This captivating puzzle features a historic image of Fawcett, taken from an article by Sir John Squire in the Illustrated London News Ltd, published in 1953. Join the pieces to unveil the enigmatic explorer, who led an expedition to central Brazil in 1925 and mysteriously vanished. Engage in this intriguing puzzle and step back in time to unravel the tales of one of history's greatest adventurers.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph, Colonel Percy Fawcett, a renowned British explorer, is captured in the prime of his adventurous spirit and indomitable determination. Taken in 1925, the image shows Fawcett in his element, bearded and rugged, as he prepared for his ill-fated expedition to Central Brazil. Fawcett, a decorated military officer and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, was a man of unyielding curiosity and insatiable thirst for discovery. He had spent years studying ancient civilizations and was convinced that there were lost cities hidden deep in the Amazon rainforest. With a team of dedicated companions, Fawcett embarked on an ambitious journey to uncover the truth, setting out from the small town of Bragança in the state of Pará. The expedition, which became known as the "Lost City Expedition," was met with skepticism and even ridicule from some quarters. However, Fawcett and his team pressed on, driven by their belief in the potential discoveries that lay ahead. They faced numerous challenges, from treacherous terrain and unforgiving weather to dwindling supplies and the ever-present threat of disease. Tragically, Fawcett and his team were never seen or heard from again after they entered the heart of the Amazon rainforest in 1925. Despite the passage of time and numerous search parties, their fate remains a mystery. However, Fawcett's legend only grew, and he became an enduring symbol of adventure and the human spirit's unyielding desire to explore the unknown. This photograph, taken just before Fawcett's final journey, serves as a poignant reminder of the explorer's indomitable spirit and the sense of wonder that drove him to seek out the secrets of the Amazon rainforest. It is a testament to the enduring allure of adventure and the human spirit's unquenchable thirst for discovery.
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