Tendency Collection

Curtiss SB2C Helldiver -early examples had a tendency to break up during recovery from a dive

The carlist conspirator, 1856 - Valeriano Dominguez Becquer
Valeriano Dominguez Becquer (1833-1870). Spanish painter. The carlist conspirator. Oil on canvas, 1856. Museum of Romanticism. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

A Punting Expedition on the Thames (engraving)
1591397 A Punting Expedition on the Thames (engraving) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Punting Expedition on the Thames)

HMS Resolution of the Royal Sovereign class. The bulge along the waterline minimised an earlier tendency to roll. From British Warships, published 1940

China, Broom Leaning Against Cement Wall; Beijing

Caribbean, Grenada, Life buoy with Grenada written on it; Magazine Beach

Samuel Ruther. Crockett
SAMUEL RUTHERFORD CROCKETT Tireless Scottish novelist - The stickit minister, The raiders and many more - with an unfortunate tendency to write in dialect. Date: 1860 - 1914

Robert Earl Nugent - 2
ROBERT EARL NUGENT statesman and writer with a tendency to wed wealthy widows. Date: 1702 - 1788

Mr. and Mrs. Bull reflecting on the taxes, a domestic scene with a man and a woman sitting at opposite ends of a table which is set for tea, ale, and port consumption; Mrs

Mr. And Mrs. Bull Reflecting On The Taxes, A Domestic Scene With A Man And A Woman Sitting At Opposite Ends Of A Table Which Is Set For Tea, Ale, And Port Consumption; Mrs

18th century chemical affinity table. Historical chart describing the tendency of different substances to combine with each other

Sailor and Parrot
Sailors have a tendency to bring home parrots as souvenirs of their travels in exotic climes : the noise below decks must have been indescribable !

Bewick / Meerkat
(Suricata suricatta) also named by Bewick the SURICATE or four-toed weasel, famed for its tendency to stand on its hind legs when looking out for enemies

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"Tendency: From Helldivers to Reflections on Taxes" In the vast tapestry of life, tendencies emerge in various forms. Take for instance the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver, an iconic aircraft that soared through the skies with grace and power. Yet, early examples had a tendency to test even the most skilled pilots. Delve into history and you'll uncover intriguing tales like "The Carlist Conspirator" by Valeriano Dominguez Becquer. This gripping story unravels a web of intrigue and deceit, showcasing humanity's tendency towards ambition and betrayal. Journey along the serene waters of the Thames in "A Punting Expedition, " captured beautifully in an engraving. Here we witness leisurely moments punctuated by occasional mishaps - a gentle reminder of our tendency to stumble amidst tranquility. Amidst laughter and camaraderie lies "The Humours of a Volunteer Camp. " This lively engraving captures human nature's inclination towards mirthful chaos when united under common purpose. Literature too reflects our inherent tendencies. Samuel Ruther Crockett's works transport us to worlds where characters grapple with their own inclinations - be it love or revenge - reminding us that tendencies shape destinies. Even naval engineering is not immune from this phenomenon. The HMS Resolution, part of the Royal Sovereign class, boasts a bulge along its waterline designed to minimize its earlier tendency to roll uncontrollably amidst turbulent seas. From distant lands comes an image evoking simplicity against urbanity – a broom leaning against a cement wall in Beijing. A subtle reminder that no matter how modernized we become, there will always be remnants of traditional practices reflecting our innate tendencies towards simplicity and practicality. Across oceans lies Grenada; here stands a life buoy emblazoned with its name on Magazine Beach. It serves as both symbol and reminder that despite our wanderlust tendencies, safety remains a priority in our adventures. In domestic scenes, like "Mr.