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Images from voyages to the East Indies, Africa, Guinea and the islands adjacent.Created by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search EngineDated: 2016
Temple of Pau-lin-shi near Nankin; In this temple are at least 10,000 images all made of plaister, some 6 feet high, but most of them only one.
Images from voyages to the East Indies, Africa, Guinea and the islands adjacent.
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Negro house of Cape Mesurado.

Negro house of Cape Mesurado.

Public domain scan - 18th-century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hottentot dancing and music; Hottentot villages and huts.

Hottentot dancing and music; Hottentot villages and huts.

Public domain photo of art print, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The flying fish and its enemies of the air and water; a frigot or fork taile; a straw taile; flying fishes; an albicore; a dorado; a dolphin; alcatras; a bonito to the south of the line.

The flying fish and its enemies of the air and water; a frigot or fork...

Public domain scan of a fish, book illustration or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Tartars. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

Tartars. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

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A map of the Kingdoms of Kongo, Angola, & Benguela with the adjacent countries.
A map of the country of the Hottentots, towards the Cape of Good Hope..

A map of the country of the Hottentots, towards the Cape of Good Hope....

Public domain image of a vintage map, geography atlas, maritime navigation, age of discovery, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Death of the Last Chinese Emperor of the Ming in 1644.

Death of the Last Chinese Emperor of the Ming in 1644.

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The silk manufacturing in China; Weaving; Reeling & doubling; Warping; A twisting mill; Winding from the clews to the bobbins.

The silk manufacturing in China; Weaving; Reeling & doubling; Warping;...

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Island of Harmûz or Ormus. - Public domain old map

Island of Harmûz or Ormus. - Public domain old map

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

A general map of the River Sanaga, from the falls of Govina to the ocean; Plan of Fort St. Joseph; Country about Fort St. Joseph in Galam; Map of the entrance of the Sanaga; Island of Sanaga or St. Louis.

A general map of the River Sanaga, from the falls of Govina to the oce...

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The silk manufacturing in China; Winding from the cods in the cauldron; Balneum Maria to kill the worms in the cods; Taking the cods from the mats after smothered in the earthen pots; Winding from the cods in a copper if warm water; Ways of winding silk; Hanging up the sheets of paper with eggs on them.

The silk manufacturing in China; Winding from the cods in the cauldron...

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The fish in these parts; A sea monster; A Guinea porpoise or marsouin; The beccass or sea woodcock.

The fish in these parts; A sea monster; A Guinea porpoise or marsouin;...

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The Bansa, or residence of the King of Kongo, called St. Salvador.

The Bansa, or residence of the King of Kongo, called St. Salvador.

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Bridge in the Quoja's country; Coco trees; Porcupine; Jackal; Tiger trap.

Bridge in the Quoja's country; Coco trees; Porcupine; Jackal; Tiger tr...

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A map of the Kingdoms of Koto, Popo, Fida, or, Whidah, and Ardra.

A map of the Kingdoms of Koto, Popo, Fida, or, Whidah, and Ardra.

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Females: A Tartar lady; Servant maid; A Bonzess; A country woman.

Females: A Tartar lady; Servant maid; A Bonzess; A country woman.

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Courtiers in Tibet; Trophies erected on mountains in honor of the Grand Lama.

Courtiers in Tibet; Trophies erected on mountains in honor of the Gran...

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Birds and fowl; Damsel of Numidia; The alcatrazi or mad bird.

Birds and fowl; Damsel of Numidia; The alcatrazi or mad bird.

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The city of Loango. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

The city of Loango. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

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Image worship in Tibet; Grand Lama; The idol Manippe.

Image worship in Tibet; Grand Lama; The idol Manippe.

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Bûmey Haman Seaka, King of Barsalli; Plan of Yamyamakunda, factory in the Gambra.

Bûmey Haman Seaka, King of Barsalli; Plan of Yamyamakunda, factory in ...

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A map of the River Gambra from its mouth to Eropina.

A map of the River Gambra from its mouth to Eropina.

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A map of the coast and country about Sierra Lione and Sherbro [or Serbera] River; Map of the River Sierra Lione.
Reptiles and birds. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

Reptiles and birds. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

Public domain image of a mythological scene, classic mythology, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[Fish and other African animals at the Cape.]

[Fish and other African animals at the Cape.]

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Johanna, or Anjuan, one of the Komoro islands.

Johanna, or Anjuan, one of the Komoro islands.

Public domain scan of a vintage map, plan, atlas, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Mountains & straits of Sang-wan-hab on the River Tay.

Mountains & straits of Sang-wan-hab on the River Tay.

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Fû-chew fû, or Hoksyew, capital of Fo-kyen.

Fû-chew fû, or Hoksyew, capital of Fo-kyen.

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Plan of the fort of Mozambik from de Faria; Prospect of Mozambik from Herbert; Coast of Mozambik; Bay of Mozambik.

Plan of the fort of Mozambik from de Faria; Prospect of Mozambik from ...

Public domain scan of a vintage map, plan, atlas, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

A chart of the eastern coast of Africa, from the thirteenth degree of South, to the 16th degree of north latitude.

A chart of the eastern coast of Africa, from the thirteenth degree of ...

Public domain scan of a vintage map, plan, atlas, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Plan of fort St. Louis on the Isle of Sanaga.

Plan of fort St. Louis on the Isle of Sanaga.

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A map of the countries bordering on the rivers Sanaga and Gambra.
Prospect of the european factories at Xavier or Sabi, from Marchais.

Prospect of the european factories at Xavier or Sabi, from Marchais.

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Hottentot corn - threshing. ; Hottentot marriage.

Hottentot corn - threshing. ; Hottentot marriage.

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The Dakha plant, called, by the Indians, Bangua. ; The Bukhu plant, or Spirea.

The Dakha plant, called, by the Indians, Bangua. ; The Bukhu plant, or...

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Ragged cliffs made by Art - Engraving, Public domain image

Ragged cliffs made by Art - Engraving, Public domain image

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Banquet in the best Audience Hall.

Banquet in the best Audience Hall.

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[Description of China, of  Korea, eastern Tartary and Tibet. Travels through Tartary, Tibet, and Bukharia, to and from China, 1246-1698; Volume IV; China; Frontispiece.]

[Description of China, of Korea, eastern Tartary and Tibet. Travels t...

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Vu-si-hyen; Hu-chew fû. - Public domain vintage map

Vu-si-hyen; Hu-chew fû. - Public domain vintage map

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Plans; Lan-chew in Shen-si; Kan-chew in Shen-si; Chin-ywen fû in Quey-chew.

Plans; Lan-chew in Shen-si; Kan-chew in Shen-si; Chin-ywen fû in Quey-...

Public domain scan of a vintage map, plan, atlas, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

View of the town and road of Fonchal, the capital of Madera.

View of the town and road of Fonchal, the capital of Madera.

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View of the road of the Isle of Goree; [Goods proper for importation.] chain for the foot; a collar of mortaudes; a horn; a spade; a makaton; a boatswain's whistle.

View of the road of the Isle of Goree; [Goods proper for importation.]...

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Plan of the Island of Gorée; [Fort St. Michael; Fort St. Francis] ; [Two views of Cape de Verde off at sea].
A map of the coast and islands between Cape Roxo and the Isle of Tassagan.

A map of the coast and islands between Cape Roxo and the Isle of Tassa...

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Prospect of Bense Island and fort; Bense Island; Negro house at Sierra Leona.

Prospect of Bense Island and fort; Bense Island; Negro house at Sierra...

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A young crocodile; The sea toad; An ancornet or scuttle fish.

A young crocodile; The sea toad; An ancornet or scuttle fish.

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Great Fredericksburgh, Danish fort at Pokqueso.

Great Fredericksburgh, Danish fort at Pokqueso.

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Another way of carriage. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

Another way of carriage. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

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Man - ape from Angola ; Chimpanzi from Angola.

Man - ape from Angola ; Chimpanzi from Angola.

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City Tong-chew, 180 miles north west of Canton; Pilgrimage to a Chinese God twice a year, to implore a good crop & return thanks for it.

City Tong-chew, 180 miles north west of Canton; Pilgrimage to a Chines...

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Chinese temples; Sin-ko-tsyen.

Chinese temples; Sin-ko-tsyen.

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Temple of Quang-qua-myau covered with porcelain.

Temple of Quang-qua-myau covered with porcelain.

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The flying bridge built between two mountains on the River Whang-ho in China, 600 feet long and 650 high from the River.

The flying bridge built between two mountains on the River Whang-ho in...

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A map of Great Tibet. - Public domain vintage map
The King of Kochin riding on an elephant, attended by his Nayros; Small Indian vessels used on the Coast of Malabar.

The King of Kochin riding on an elephant, attended by his Nayros; Smal...

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Bay of Sierra  Lione; View of the road in Sierra Lione Bay.

Bay of Sierra Lione; View of the road in Sierra Lione Bay.

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Birds and fowl; The pintado or Guinea hen, according to the Paris Academy of Science; African swan called also stalker, or stork of the Gambra.

Birds and fowl; The pintado or Guinea hen, according to the Paris Acad...

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Plan [and prospect] of Cape Mesurado & the river's mouth.

Plan [and prospect] of Cape Mesurado & the river's mouth.

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South prospect and a plan of Dickscove Fort; S. W. prospect of the English & Dutch Forts at Sakkundi.

South prospect and a plan of Dickscove Fort; S. W. prospect of the Eng...

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South West prospect of Winneba or Wimba Fort; South prospect of Tantumquerri Fort.

South West prospect of Winneba or Wimba Fort; South prospect of Tantum...

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A chart or map of the coast of Angola, from the River Bengo, to the Koanza, or Quanza.
Animals from Kolben. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

Animals from Kolben. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

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The city of Pekin. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

The city of Pekin. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

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Pe-Kin, capital of China.

Pe-Kin, capital of China.

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A flying fish; Village of Lan-tang, near Ma-kau.

A flying fish; Village of Lan-tang, near Ma-kau.

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Chinese ladies. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

Chinese ladies. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

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Chinese barks; A galley. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

Chinese barks; A galley. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[Chinese music.] - Public domain sheet music scan
Strolling beggars in China; Laying burning coals on their heads and using other austerities.

Strolling beggars in China; Laying burning coals on their heads and us...

Public domain photograph of portrait art print, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A chart of the western coast of Africa, from the twelfth degree of north latitude to the eleventh degree south, with the adjacent islands.
A chart of eastern coast of Africa, from the Cape of Good Hope, to Cape del Gada.
A particular map of the River Sanaga, from its mouth to the defart; exhibiting its several branches, and the islands formed by them within that space.
[The Kola fruit; The Kûrbari fruit; The guava or goyava fruit; The kalabash tree.]

[The Kola fruit; The Kûrbari fruit; The guava or goyava fruit; The kal...

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Several wild beasts; Antelope or gazella; Ounce; Bezoar  goat; Cat tigre; Elephant; Civet cat.

Several wild beasts; Antelope or gazella; Ounce; Bezoar goat; Cat tig...

Public domain image of cattle, livestock, farm animals, agriculture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

A buffalo. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

A buffalo. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

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A young alligator; The cat fish of Cape Verde; The requien or shark.

A young alligator; The cat fish of Cape Verde; The requien or shark.

Public domain scan of drawing, 18th-century zoological illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View of Cape de Verde; View of the Negro town at Rusisco.

View of Cape de Verde; View of the Negro town at Rusisco.

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[Fish found on the Guinea coast.]

[Fish found on the Guinea coast.]

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The dress and arms of the Jagas.

The dress and arms of the Jagas.

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The Namaqua Hottentots. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

The Namaqua Hottentots. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

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The great Cape lizard, and the small Cape lizard.

The great Cape lizard, and the small Cape lizard.

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Hu-kew-hyen, or Kyew on the River Kyang.

Hu-kew-hyen, or Kyew on the River Kyang.

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Audience of leave. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

Audience of leave. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

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Village of Kya-kya. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

Village of Kya-kya. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

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Plans;  Kya-chew in the district of Ping-yang-fû in Shan-si; Pu-ngan Chew in the district of Ngan Shan fû in Quey-chew.

Plans; Kya-chew in the district of Ping-yang-fû in Shan-si; Pu-ngan C...

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Strolling beggars in China; Who practice austerities to extort alms, striking their heads against a stone or one another.

Strolling beggars in China; Who practice austerities to extort alms, s...

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A map of Quan-tong or Lea-tonge; Province and the Kingdom of Kau-li or Corea.
Uzbeck Tartars. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

Uzbeck Tartars. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

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Island of Teneriffe; View of the town & road of Santa-Cruz.

Island of Teneriffe; View of the town & road of Santa-Cruz.

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The crown bird or Guinea peacock; The spatula bird.

The crown bird or Guinea peacock; The spatula bird.

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A map of the River Gambra from Eropina to Barrakunda; [Insects found on the River Gambra.]

A map of the River Gambra from Eropina to Barrakunda; [Insects found o...

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Birds and fowl; Pelican; Aygert; Bird of Paradise.

Birds and fowl; Pelican; Aygert; Bird of Paradise.

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The fish in these parts; A bourse; Panapana or hammer-fish; Susset or Remora.

The fish in these parts; A bourse; Panapana or hammer-fish; Susset or ...

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A map of the Kingdom of Whidah. - Public domain old map

A map of the Kingdom of Whidah. - Public domain old map

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South - West prospect of William's Fort at Whidah.

South - West prospect of William's Fort at Whidah.

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A map of the mouth of the River Kongo, or Zayre with the adjacent coast; Bay of Kabinda.

A map of the mouth of the River Kongo, or Zayre with the adjacent coas...

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Military dress of the commanders & common soldiers in Angola.

Military dress of the commanders & common soldiers in Angola.

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City of Nan-hyong-fû. - Engraving, Public domain image

City of Nan-hyong-fû. - Engraving, Public domain image

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[A map of China, Korea and adjoining parts of Tartary.]
The Great Imperial Throne. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

The Great Imperial Throne. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

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