Took Collection

The Ashantee War: how I Took Coomassie: 1
THE ASHANTEE WAR: HOW I TOOK COOMASSIE: 1. I land in great force; the main body of the enemy has apparently yet to be encountered. 2. Heavy marching order (for the Fantee bearers). 3

"She took off her girdle and tied one end of it round the butterfly"(engraving)
5210100 " She took off her girdle and tied one end of it round the butterfly" (engraving) by Dargent, Jean Edouard (Yan) (1824-99); Private Collection; (add.info)

"And Moses took the tabernacle, and pitched it without the camp"(engraving)
5202199 " And Moses took the tabernacle, and pitched it without the camp" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (colour litho)
5210506 Illustration for Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (colour litho) by Mills, Arthur Wallis (1878-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The gentleman took her in his arms)

St. Benedict And The Devil. When Benedict Was Building A Chapel, The Devil Sat On A Stone And Nobody Could Move Him Until St Benedict Blessed The Stone. Then The Devil Took Flight

How Jean Duc D alanAzon Took The Said Town Of AlanAzon. After A Miniature From The 15Th Century Manuscript Vigiles De Charles Vii

How The Comte De Foix Took Strong Places In Guienne. After A Miniature From The 15Th Century Manuscript Vigiles De Charles Vii

But the Bearers, Getting Tired of their Work, Took me to a Farm-House for a Rest, Pleading my Exhausted Condition, 1888 Engraving

Allegory of the Peace of Rijswijk, 1697, Cornelis van Dalen (I), Govert Flinck, 1649

Warship Hercules, 1782, Johannes Schoenmakers, Hendrik de Hs, 1782

Portrait of Leopold I, Emperor of Germany, on horseback, Cornelis van Dalen (II), Wallerant Vaillant, 1648 - 1664

Magician, Balthazar van den Bos, 1528-1580

Legend to accompany the prints of the Battle of Kamperduin, 1797 Camperduin, The Netherlands

Botanical drawing of blooming agave plant, Agavoideae, Abraham Delfos, Jacobus Luberti Augustini, David van Royen, 1757

Bulstrode Whitelock (1605-75), commissioner of the Great Seal under Cromwell (engraving)
XJF1765620 Bulstrode Whitelock (1605-75), commissioner of the Great Seal under Cromwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: born in Fleet Street)

The Loss of H. M. s. doterel : Sandy Point, the Chilian Penal Settlement
The Loss of H.M.s. " doterel" : Sandy Point, the Chilian Penal Settlement Off which the Explosion Took Place, 1881

The Board of Guardians Took a Good Look at Ginxs Baby, 1876

THE ASHANTEE WAR: HOW I TOOK COOMASSIE: 1. I land in great force; the main body of the enemy has apparently yet to be encountered. 2. Heavy marching order (for the Fantee bearers). 3

But the Bearers, Getting Tired of their Work, Took me to a Farm-House for a Rest, Pleading my Exhausted Condition, 1888 Engraving

Lake Hakone - Japan - Took a rowboat around the rocky wooded shoreline. Unfortunately unable to see Mt. Fuji, only the mountains around the lake were free from clouds. Date: 1952

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In the midst of The Ashantee War, I found myself in a daring adventure as I Took Coomassie. The bravery and determination within me were unmatched as I faced countless obstacles along the way. One engraving captures a poignant moment when "She took off her girdle and tied one end of it round the butterfly. " It symbolizes resourcefulness and adaptability, qualities that proved essential during my mission. Another engraving depicts Moses taking charge, pitching the tabernacle without the camp. Like him, I took charge of my destiny, fearlessly stepping outside my comfort zone to achieve greatness. Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice comes alive through colorful lithographs. They remind me of how love can take hold unexpectedly, challenging societal norms and expectations. The Middle Ages reveal tales of triumph against all odds. St. Benedict's blessing enabled him to overcome even the Devil himself who took flight once confronted with divine power. Similarly, Jean Duc D'AlanAzon seized control over his town in an epic battle depicted in a 15th-century manuscript. The Comte De Foix demonstrated strategic prowess as he successfully took strong places in Guienne during this tumultuous era. These stories inspire me to persevere despite seemingly insurmountable challenges. Amidst these historical accounts lies a personal anecdote: "But the Bearers, Getting Tired of their Work, Took me to a Farm-House for a Rest. " Even heroes need respite on their journey towards victory; it is crucial to recognize our limitations and seek rejuvenation when necessary. Artistic masterpieces also capture significant moments in history such as Cornelis van Dalen's Allegory of Peace at Rijswijk or Johannes Schoenmakers' depiction of Warship Hercules from 1782. These artworks serve as reminders that peace can be taken back from chaos while warships are tools used by those who dare take command on the high seas.