LSE4323513: Chile, in the midst of civil war, soon after gaining independence, the battleships of the insurges, called congressmen, bombed Chilean ports, to fight against the influence and policy of President Jose Manuel Balmaceda (1840-1891). Engraving in “” Le petit journal”” 13/06/1891. Selva's collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4312874: The chapel destroyed by the overflow of the Arve. Berteault engraving to illustrate the story “La catastrophe de Saint Gervais les Bains””, 12 July 1892 by Charles Durier, in Le tour du Monde 1892, directed by Edouard Charton (1807-1891), Hachette, Paris., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328686: The troupe of the Saltimbanks the gymnasts of Tokio, they perform under a vast shed or are disposed of bamboo mats, all of them are experienced with these physical exercises but also with the practice of comedy. Engraving to illustrate the journey to Japan, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328483: A travel tank fired by two white oxen, for ladies or Hindus wealthy. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the meridional provinces of India, by Alfred Grandidier, in 1862-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4329933: Transport of iron ship sections by camels, in the desert of Nubia (Sudan), engraving illustrating an armed expedition in Central Africa, for the suppression of the black trade, 1869 to 1873, by Sir Samuel White Baker, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1875, edited by Edouard Charton, Hachette edition, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4329123: Planting borassus palm trees in Laos and collecting palm wine, which is none other than the seve of the incise tree, the liquid is collected in a bamboo, and the trunk is transformed into a real scale, by means of small rattan stripes, in which the tips of bamboo are recorded as scales. Engraving to illustrate the voyage of exploration in Indochina, by Francis Garnier, lieutenant de Vaissseau, in 1866-1868, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1870-1871, edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4329130: The production of pottery in Saniaboury (Laos). Engraving to illustrate the voyage of exploration in Indochina, by Francis Garnier, lieutenant de Vaissseau, in 1866-1868, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1870-1871, edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4325485: Le preche en plein air, in London, drawing by Durand Brager, to illustrate An excursion to the poor neighbourhoods of London, in 1862, by L.Simonin. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1865. Selva's collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4325929: The bedroom of the Christian mission of San Jose (Peru), which welcomes the author during his journey. Engravure to illustrate the voyage from the Ocean Pacific to L'Ocean Atlantique, through South America, in 1848-1860 by Paul Marcoy, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328297: Bronze shop in Yedo (or Edo, present-day Tokyo), speciality of the city, presenting objects of Buddhist worship: bells, gongs, drums, vases, candelabra, incenses and statues, but also less ritual objects such as a sake cans, lamps, braziers and other household utensils. Engraving to illustrate Japan, travel story by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4326275: The Artisan Turner Kabyle in his workshop makes a huge wooden flat that is used for all purposes, domestic and agricultural, in Kabylia (Algeria). Engraving to illustrate the excursion to the great Kabilie, between the Mediterranee and the Djurjura, in 1864, by the commander Duhousset, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328080: The attack on Sansandig by the army of King Ahmadou (Toucouleur), where fled Bambara took refuge. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Western Sudan of Lieutenant (Navy) M.Mage, in 1863-1866, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4329093: The Pantchami naga, or snake feast, in Bombay, to ensure protection against their deadly bites, long processions of women cross the streets to the outskirts of the temples, or they will find offerings of rice and sugar to the god Krishna, who killed the python snake Bindrabund, on the banks of the river Djumna. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in India of the Rajahs, by Louis Rousselet, in 1864-1868, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1870-1871, edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328656: The pipe tapping machine in his workshop, he uses to tap the pipes a simple board drilled with holes of inegale size, set in iron spiral. Engraving to illustrate the journey to Japan, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4329135: Burmese merchants selling fabrics and perfumes to Laotian women at the door of a pagoda in Muong Mai. Engraving to illustrate the voyage of exploration in Indochina, by Francis Garnier, lieutenant de Vaissseau, in 1866-1868, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1870-1871, edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4326432: The Mikado (Emperor of Japan) squire field in Kioto (or Kyoto), training and training track for imperial horses. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris, 1867. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328060: The transport of King Ahmadou's army on the Niger River during the rainy season caused him numerous shipwrecks and many losses of horses. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Western Sudan of Lieutenant (Navy) M.Mage, in 1863-1866, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4326200: Interior view of a large Buddhist temple, belonging to the Taikoun (temporal ruler of Japan) in Yedo (or Edo, imperial capital, present-day Tokyo). Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4325670: Zambese Hippotamus: female and her young refreshing in the river. Engravure to illustrate Dr. Livingstone's first voyages to Southern Africa from 1840 to 1856, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4329149: A peaceful interview between the author's expedition and some Siriniris Indians (tribe of Peru, on the Bolivian border), attracted by the opportunity to barter hunting objects for hardware, they turn at themselves, shouting and gestulating. Engravure pour illustrrer le voyage dans les vallees de Quinquinas (Peru), by Paul Marcoy, in 1849-1861, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1872, edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328144: Lesghinska, a national dance throughout the Caucasus, which consists of very dificile and very eccentric steps that the dancer performs in rhythm with animated but uniform music. It is the same for men and women who form separate groups without ever mixing each other. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the provinces of the Caucasus, by Basile Vereschaguine, in 1864-1865, published in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4325874: A hermit in Kyoto (or Kioto), isolates in a hut nestled in the branches of a tree, on a small island, the hermit can only count on the generosite of the inhabitants of the region who provide him with his food; opposite his tree, a small pavilion welcomes visitors who come to honour him. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4326019: High Buddhist priest being adored, surrounded by his disciples rhythming the ritual with gong and cymbals. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4325834: An air ferry, path above the valles, a kind of string basket is suspended from a rope, for the transport of men and materials, its displacement is done by the strength of the arms, pulling the suspension rope. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images