attempt

Egg fried fry.

Charlie weekly attempt.

Invention wright brothers aircraft, science technology.

The head of a slave sent by Hanzal to murder 'Alî floats by the instigator of the assassination attempt.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Four brothers who live in Medina and who have been converted to Islam attempt to convert their pagan father.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Fourth vision: the woman of the Apocalypse receives her crown from an angel and then flies to the mountains; the dragon spews water from his mouth in attempt to drown her. (Apoc. 12:1-6, 13-16)

Miniature showing 1. the centaur Nessus pierced by the arrow of Hercules following his attempt to abduct Deianaira, who takes tunic covered in the centaur's blood; 2. Servant presents the tunic to Hercules in his bedroom. Initial, rubric, border design.

70 CE: The Romans attempt to capture the Temple, but are driven back.

68 CE: The Zealots, incited by John of Giscala, ask the Idumaeans to join the battle in Jerusalem. Jesus, the priest next in seniority to Ananus, addresses the Idumaeans from the tower of Jerusalem, in an attempt to dissuade them from joining the Zealots.

After the attempt on Pompey's life, the soldiers revolt: Pompey tries to calm the soldiers; eventually he lies down in front of the gate of the camp and bids, weeping and bidding those who were going out to trample on him

Labour in vain: or an attempt to wash the Black-Moor white. Humbly inscrib'd to the author of the Chronicle. [1755?].

Labour in vain: or an attempt to wash the Black-Moor white. Humbly inscrib'd to the author of the Chronicle. [1755?].

manuscript from "The plays of William Shakspeare. In ten volumes. With the corrections and illustrations of various commentators; to which are added notes by S. Johnson and G. Steevens. (An attempt to ascertain the order in which the plays attributed to Shakespeare were written, by E. Malone.) The second edition, revised and augmented"

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portrait from "The plays of William Shakspeare. In ten volumes. With the corrections and illustrations of various commentators; to which are added notes by S. Johnson and G. Steevens. (An attempt to ascertain the order in which the plays attributed to Shakespeare were written, by E. Malone.) The second edition, revised and augmented"

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William Shakespeare from "[An attempt to ascertain the order in which the plays attributed to Shakespeare were written.]"

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William Shakespeare from "[An attempt to ascertain the order in which the plays attributed to Shakespeare were written.]"

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The Hibernian attempt

Print shows George III sitting on a throne with Edward Thurlow and William Pitt standing next to him; he is wearing half a crown on his head, on the left, an African wearing a feathered headdress and holding a ... more

William Shakespeare from "[An attempt to ascertain the order in which the plays attributed to Shakespeare were written.]"

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Noah's Ark improved, or an attempt to land in the teeth of the wind

A British satire on Charles Stanhope's Toleration Bill of 1789 which was an attempt to remove the yoke of religious obligations on persons seeking public office (cf. Test and Corporation Acts). Despite the fact... more

The hambug or An attempt at tragedy, with the Jordan [struck through and replaced by] Joram Upsett

"The stage of (Drury Lane) theatre, showing the box of the Prince of Wales (right) (the stage-box on the level of the stage), with the lower part of the box immediately above it. Mrs. Jordan, sinking back as if... more

Boston, June 12, 1804. Having by the advice of a number of friends, determined to publish a map of the United States; and judging it most adviseable to attempt obtaining a subscription for the same, I have accordingly issued proposals for that p

Liberal principles of Mr. Adams. An attempt has been made to create an impression that Mr. Adams, the President of the United States, is hostile to Catholics. The following extract of a letter from a Catholic of high standing and unimpeachable c

map from "Memorials of Barnstaple; being an attempt to supply the want of a history of that ancient borough"

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map from "Memorials of Barnstaple; being an attempt to supply the want of a history of that ancient borough"

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Europe from "[Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the earth's surface, by reference to causes now in operation.]"

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volcano from "[Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the earth's surface, by reference to causes now in operation.]"

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Lake of Sindree from "[Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the earth's surface, by reference to causes now in operation.]"

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flora from "[Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the earth's surface, by reference to causes now in operation.]"

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map from "[Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the earth's surface, by reference to causes now in operation.]"

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map from "[Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the earth's surface, by reference to causes now in operation.]"

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igneous rock from "[Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the earth's surface, by reference to causes now in operation.]"

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map from "[Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the earth's surface, by reference to causes now in operation.]"

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map from "[Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the earth's surface, by reference to causes now in operation.]"

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Sicily from "[Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the earth's surface, by reference to causes now in operation.]"

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geyser from "[Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the earth's surface, by reference to causes now in operation.]"

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map from "An Attempt to present the Claims of Long Lake to the consideration of all those who are in search after good land at a low price. [With a map.]"

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map from "An Account of two remarkable trains of Angular Erratic Blocks, in Berkshire, Massachusetts, with an attempt at an explanation of the phenomena"

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Address of John Brown to the Virginia Court, when about to receive the sentence of death, for his heroic attempt at Harper's Ferry to give deliverance to the captives, and to let the oppressed go free ... Boston. Printed by C. C. Mead, 91 Washin

Henry S. Sanford to Abraham Lincoln, [November 7, 1860] (Suggests Lincoln attempt to “allay southern agitation”)

John K. Smith to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, December 24, 1860 (Cameron and fear of assassination attempt)

Attempt of blowing up the train from Nashville to Stevenson by means of torpedoes on the R.R. truck in the Cumberland tunnel. . . .Oct. 25-26, 1863

The campaign in Kentucky--The national troops under General Johnston advancing on the Louisville and Nashville Turnpike, overtaken by the equipage and baggage train on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad / from a sketch by our special artist with General Buell's command. The campaign on the Potomac--Unsuccessful attempt of the Rebels to destroy dam no. 5, on the upper Potomac, near Williamsport, Maryland, December 1861 / from a sketch by Capt. Henry Bacon of the 13th Massachusetts volunteers.

The campaign on the Potomac - unsuccessful attempt of the Rebels to destroy dam no. 5, on the upper Potomac, near Williamsport, Maryland, December 1861 / from a sketch by Capt. Henry Bacon for the 13th Massachusetts Volunteers.

Print shows Union troops defending a dam on the Potomac against attack by Confederate forces.

Forward Deck of the Great Eastern Cleared for the First Attempt to Grapple for the Lost Cable, August 11th, 1865

One of the 19th century's great technological achievements was to lay a telegraphic cable beneath the Atlantic, allowing messages to speed back and forth between North America and Europe in minutes, rather than... more

map from "The Mishmee Hills. An account of a journey made in an attempt to penetrate Thibet from Assam to open new routes for commerce. [With maps and plates.]"

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An appalling attempt to muzzle the watch-dog of science / F. Graetz.

Illustration shows Herbert Spencer as a statue of a large dog at the entrance to a public building emitting rays of light labeled "Science"; many diminutive men, wearing oversized top hats, scamper about with l... more

A desperate attempt to solve the mormon question / J.K.

Illustration shows a four panel cartoon where four Puck cartoonists each take a panel in an effort to solve the issue of Mormonism; clockwise from bottom left, captioned, "I imagine it must be a perfect paradis... more

A desperate attempt to solve the Mormon question / Mayer, Merkel & Ottmann, lith.

Composite of four caricatures on Mormonism by Gillam, Keppler, Opper, and Graetz.

[Dredge clearing channel in Greytown harbor, in attempt by private American firm to build a canal across Nicaragua]

map from "How the City of Norwich grew into shape: being an attempt to trace out the topographical history of the city ... from primitive times till its enclosure with a wall in the thirteenth century. To which is added a short description of its municipal divisions at various times. Illustrated by ... maps"

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[Vignettes of ballroom scene, stabbing attempt, and a couple]

Her first attempt

Woman holding iron and looking at man in trousers creased on sides.

Earthquake of 1908, Messina, Italy: A poor woman's attempt to shelter her family

Woman with 3 small children in front of very small, humble, A-frame dwelling.

Crowd cheering before Quirinal after attempt on King of Italy's life

Brigade at entrance to Peronne, France, blown up by the Germans in an attempt to halt advance of British troops

British Photographs of World War I

German Artillerist attempt destruction of British dump

British Photographs of World War I

Airplanes - Types - Will soon attempt trans-Atlantic flight. Clifford Prodger in huge Handley Page passenger carrying machine, recently flew from Ireland to England with mail and passengers. He will soon attempt to make first flight across Atlantic to shores of North America. Central News Service

Photographer: Central News Service Airplanes - Types

Camouflage - Smoke Screens - Hiding troop movements by smoke screens. American infantrymen are perfecting a scheme for throwing smoke before their advance, thus baffling the enemy in his attempt to determine where the next strike will take place

Photographer: Harris & Ewing Camouflage - Smoke Screens

The unsuccessful attempt of the English against Zeebrugge. The destroyed bridge of a sunken English cruiser. May 1918

German Military Activities and Personnel

Unsuccessful attempt of the English against Zeebrugge. Unharmed explosive charges and safety rings on board a sunken cruiser. May 1918

German Military Activities and Personnel

Unsuccessful attempt of the English against Zeebrugge. Direct hit on the bridge of a sunken English cruiser. May 1918

German Military Activities and Personnel

[Leon Effendi wounded in the vain attempt by the Turks to recapture Nebi Samwil]

Balloons - Hangars and Beds - The R-33 World's Greatest Airship, with which the British expect to attempt the Trans-Atlantic flight

Photographer: International Film Service Balloons - Hangars and Beds

The unsuccessful attempt of the English against Zeebrugge. View of the enemy cruiser sunk directly at the shore. May 1918

German Military Activities and Personnel

Opening of Dougherty trial. The attempt to impeach Atty. Gen. Harry M. Dougherty, open Sat., Sept. 16, when the case was called for a hearing before House Judiciary Comm. Cong. Keller, Rep. of Minn. shown standing as he opened his charges. Cong. Volstead at rear center of platform. Hearing was postponed until Sept. to give Rep. Keller time to get his evidence together

The first attempt at a critical history of the American flag "The American flag of stripes and stars" ... By William Elliot Griffis ... [Review of book] Andrus & Church, Ithaca, N. Y [1927].

The "American Legion" biplane in which a New York to Paris flight will be attempted arrives in Washington. The "American Legion," the huge biplane in which Lieut. Commander Noel Davis of the United States Navy will attempt a New York to Paris flight was flown to Washington today whe [à] was inspected by high officials of the Army and Navy

[The "American Legion" biplane in which a New York to Paris flight will be attempted arrives in Washington. The "American Legion," the huge biplane in which Lieut. Commander Noel Davis of the United States Navy will attempt a New York to Paris flight was flown to Washington today whe[...] was inspected by high officials of the Army and Navy]

New endurance plane christened by wife of Postmaster General. Mrs. Harry S. New, wife of the Postmaster General, christening the new Travelair cabin monoplane Postmaster which has been chosen to attempt the world endurance record at Roosevelt Field N.Y., shortly. The christening took place at Hoover Field, Washington

Goodbye and Good Luck. After christening the seaplane in which Lieut. Benjamin Mendes, of Colombia, will attempt a nonstop flight from Far Rockaway, N.Y., to Colombia, Miss Maria Olaya, daughter of the minister from Colombia to the United States, bid the flyer bon voyage. The plane was christened Ricaurte in honor of one of Colombia's famous generals

The cafeteria for construction employees of the Norris project was an attempt to produce a dignified architectural effect out of simple and, in part, unfinished local materials. After construction of the project it has been converted to other uses and is now in its tenth year of service

Arab demonstrations on Oct. 13 and 27, 1933. In Jerusalem and Jaffa. R.A.F. Planes over the Jerusalem ramparts. To warn the population against any further attempt of violence

Police interference in Orthodox attempt to break up the game [Maccabee football game]

Prime Minister to talk turkey. Wash. D.C. The new Prime Minister of Canada, William MacKenzie King, left, greeted by Acting Secretary of State, William Phillips. Prime Minister King made campaign promises which included a more advantageous trade treaty with the United States. He will attempt to fulfill that promise on this trip as he confers with President Roosevelt and State Department officials, 11/7/35

Prime Minister to talk turkey. Wash. D.C. The new Prime Minister of Canada, William MacKenzie King, left, greeted by Acting Secretary of State, William Phillips. Prime Minister King made campaign promises which included a more advantageous trade treaty with the United States. He will attempt to fulfill that promise on this trip as he confers with President Roosevelt and State Department officials, 11/7/35

They believe the box contained cigars. This quartet, photoed Thursday at the House lobby hearing made more news this week. L. to r.: Norman Shook, nephew of Rep. Patton, (who was reported to have said "Hell, that box did not contain cigars") Rep. Adolph J. Sabath (D. of Ill), Rep. Nat Patton (D. of Tex.) and Nat Patton Jr., who arrived on Capitol Hill Thursday by plane from Texas to be with his dad in his attempt to ward off suspicions that the Congressman may have received some cash favors for his vote on the Utility death sentence last month. 8/1/35

Before he clipped a wing [...] Aviator Clyde Pangborn, world famous flyer, photoed at Wash., D.C., with Asst. Sec. of War, Harry Woodring, just a few moments before the ship, in taxing down the runway, clipped wings with another plane on the field as Fangborn prepared to given Congressmen and notables a ride in the big two motored plane which he may attempt a round-the-world flight with later. 7/26/35

The photographs in the Farm Security Administration / Office of War Information Photograph

The photographs in the Farm Security Administration / Office of War Information Photograph

Loafers' wall, at courthouse, Batesville, Arkansas. Here from sun up until well into the night these fellows, young and old, "set". Once a few years ago a political situation was created when an attempt was made to remove the wall. It stays. When asked what they do there all day, one old fellow replied: "W-all we all just a 'set'; sometimes a few of 'em get up and move about to 'tother side when the sun gets too strong, the rest just 'sets'."

The photographs in the Farm Security Administration / Office of War Information Photograph

Condition of forest as left by one of the lumbering companies operating at the present time. No attempt is made to clean up. "The price of lumber would skyrocket," said the foreman of this lumber company. Land in this condition is resold to individuals who cut up what is suitable for cordwood. Then the land is ready for sale for cut-over farming. Wisconsin

An attempt was made to save furniture and clothes by scaffolding in this house at New Haven, Illinois

Boarded-up homes in abandoned mining town. Twin Branch, West Virginia. Once very nice, owned by Ford. About four years ago when an attempt to organize it was made, Ford closed it down completely rather than have it unionized. Around 1000 men used to work there. They won't sell it, rent or let "squatters" live in the deserted homes that are rotting away. Twin Branch, West Virginia. See 30098-M1, 30084-M1

Large-scale industrialized agriculture. Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California. Migratory workers packing peas for market on edge of pea field. This is an attempt to market a field pack, in contrast to usual pack in shed

Veterans Administration appears before house veterans committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 21. U.S. Veterans Administrator Frank T. Hines today urged the House World War Veterans Committee to refer all bills for veterans hospitals to the Federal Board of Hospitalization so that a scientific plan can be adopted for providing care. He said that board is now studying the entire country in an attempt to equalize veterans hospital facilities and provide the correct proportion of beds for veterans in each area. Hines said present plans call for 82,026 beds by the end of June, 1940.

Here are some surprises for any forces which might attempt naval action against the Netherlands East Indies. They are heavy "Dutch bulbs," ready to be launched from the deck of a Netherlands minelayer in the island waters

View of large packing plant and adjacent pens, Phoenix, Arizona. Raising feed for stock in an attempt to get away from citrus farming is on the increase in this section of Arizona

Photograph of Attempt to Dislodge a Tree by Using a Horse

Original caption: Attempting to dislodge a tree by using a horse or a team to pull the three away from the one that is lodged. Historic Photographs