Swift Collection (page 6)

Jonathan Swift, Anglo-Irish clergyman, satirist and poet. Swift (1667-1746) was the author of Gullivers Travels, Battle of the Books and A Tale of the Tub. (Colorised black and white print)

For Yuletide - Our Grandpaters Noel by Higgins Swift, 1917. Artist: Soldan & Co
For Yuletide - Our Grandpaters Noel by Higgins Swift, 1917. Image printed with Mander Brothers inks. From The British Printer Vol. XXIV. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1917]

Part of a letter from Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, early 18th century, (1840). Part of a letter from the Right Honorable Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, to Jonathan Swift

Extract of a letter from Lord Halifax to Dean Swift, with promises of promotion, 1709, (1840). Artist: Charles Montague
Extract of a letter from Lord Halifax to Dean Swift, with promises of promotion, 1709, (1840). Illustration from Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents

Part of a letter from John Gay to Dean Swift, c1728, (1840). Artist: John Gay
Part of a letter from John Gay to Jonathan Dean Swift, describing the success of the Beggars Opera, c1728, (1840). Illustration from Historical

Extract from Dean Swifts journal, addressed to Mrs Dingley, 1712, (1840). Artist: Jonathan Swift
Extract from Jonathan Dean Swifts journal, addressed to Mrs Dingley, 1712, (1840). The letter contains an account of the duel between the Duke of Hamilton and Lord Mohun

Jonathan Swift, Anglo-Irish priest, satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer, and poet, (c1850). Swift (1667-1745) was the author of Gullivers Travels, Battle of the Books and A Tale of the Tub

Jonathan Swift, Anglo-Irish writer, 19th century. Swift (1667-1745) is famous for works like Gullivers Travels, A Modest Proposal, and A Tale of a Tub

Letter from Jonathan Swift to Henrietta Howard, 21st November 1730. Artist: Jonathan Swift
Letter from Jonathan Swift to Henrietta Howard, 21st November 1730. Letter written from Dublin by Swift, Dean of St Patrick s, to Henrietta

Jonathan Swift, Anglo-Irish satirist, poet and cleric. Swift (1667-1746) was the author of Gullivers Travels, Battle of the Books and A Tale of the Tub

Gulliver in Lilliput. Lemuel Gulliver, set ashore after a mutiny, regains consciousness and finds himself a prisoner of the Lilliputians

Lemuel Gulliver, set ashore after a mutiny, finds himself in kingdom of the Houyhnhns. He discusses mankind with his master

Illustration, Gullivers Travels
Illustration to Gullivers Travels, showing Gulliver captured and tied down in Lilliput. circa 1860s

Jonathan Swift (1667 1745). Gullivers Travels, 1726. Illu
Jonathan Swift (1667 1745). Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer. Gullivers Travels, 1726. Illustration by Andre Devambez (edition, 1911)

GULLIVERs TRAVELS, 1891. Gulliver in Lilliput. Illustration by H.J. Ford for an edition of Jonathan Swifts Gullivers Travels, 1891

ESTHER JOHNSON (1681-1728). Jonathan Swift teaching Esther Stella Johnson to read and write. Photogravure, 1896, after the painting by Margaret Dicksee

Gulliver & Houyhnhnms
Gulliver discusses mankind with the Houyhnhnm

Gulliver in Brobdingnag
Much to his distress, Gulliver is admired by the ladies of the country

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Jonathan Swift, 1667 - 1745. Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs)
Jonathan Swift, 1667 - 1745. Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs, then for the Tories), poet and cleric who became Dean of St Patricks Cathedral, Dublin

Close-up of Icy Mountain Stream in Winter, Steinklamm, Spiegelau, Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria, Germany

Ilse, Ilse Valley. Heinrich Heine Trail, Ilsenburg, Harz National Park, Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Flying Common Swift on the brink of snapping a insect with its wide open bill, Apus apus, Netherlands

Part Of A Letter Dated 14 June, 1737, From Jonathan Swift To Robert Walpole, 2nd Earl Of Orford. Jonathan Swift, 1667

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"Captivating Swiftness: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" As common swifts gracefully soar overhead in Wiltshire, UK, during a balmy June day, one cannot help but be captivated by their agility. This digital composite image transports us into a world where these magnificent creatures dominate the skies. Just like Gulliver in Lilliput, we are reminded of the power of perspective. The tiny Swift Apus apus holds its own amidst giants, showcasing its resilience and adaptability. In another realm altogether, Fortunio Matania's depiction of female munitions workers reminds us that swiftness is not limited to flight alone. These women exemplify the determination and efficiency required during times of war. HMS Swift emerges from history as a British destroyer leader during World War I. Its name symbolizes both speed and strength - qualities necessary for success on tumultuous seas. Swift Several in flight showcase the beauty of unity as they navigate through vast expanses together. Their synchronized movements leave us in awe of nature's wonders. The Grey-rumped Tree Swift takes our breath away with its elegance as it effortlessly glides through dense foliage. It serves as a reminder that swiftness can also be found within serene environments. At Farmoor Reservoir in Oxon-UK, we witness yet again the mesmerizing sight of swifts soaring freely against an open sky backdrop. Their presence ignites our imagination and fills us with wonderment. Recalling scenes from Gulliver's Travels once more, we envision Lilliputians sneezing at incredible speeds – an amusing testament to how even small beings possess remarkable quickness when faced with unexpected circumstances. Returning to Farmoor Reservoir once more, this time alongside Gulliver himself amongst Blefuscudians; we are transported back into Jonathan Swift's literary masterpiece where size becomes irrelevant compared to the boundless potential of the human mind.