Casco Collection

Stevenson / Yacht Casco
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Scottish writer sailing to the South Seas on the schooner yacht Casco

Ancient Rome: Captured enemies are harnessed, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702516 Ancient Rome: Captured enemies are harnessed, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Horatius Cocles, detail of Strength and Temperance (Fresco, 1498-1500)
LRI4609689 Horatius Cocles, detail of Strength and Temperance (Fresco, 1498-1500) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Collegio del Cambio, Perugia

Strength and temperance with six ancient heros On the left self-portrait of the artist in
LRI4621677 Strength and temperance with six ancient heros On the left self-portrait of the artist in trompe-l oeil, then from left to right, Lucius Licinius Crassus (140-91 BC)

Scipio Africanus, detail of Strength and Temperance (Fresco, 1498-1500)
LRI4609699 Scipio Africanus, detail of Strength and Temperance (Fresco, 1498-1500) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Collegio del Cambio, Perugia

Greece at the time of the Republics: The victors erect signs of their victory
XEE702547 Greece at the time of the Republics: The victors erect signs of their victory on the battlefield, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann

Ancient Rome: Gladiator fights in amphitheatre, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702506 Ancient Rome: Gladiator fights in amphitheatre, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Greece : Greek Military, Greece at the time of the kings, War Chariot
XEE702555 Ancient Greece : Greek Military, Greece at the time of the kings, War Chariot, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann

Greece at the time of the Republics: Warriors wear their armor, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702543 Greece at the time of the Republics: Warriors wear their armor, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Native Casco boat - The Philippines
Traditional Casco river cargo barge - The Philippines Date: 1911

U.s Monitor Casco James River lookout tower bank
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MAP: CASCO BAY, c1906. An aerial depiction of Casco Bay and Portland, Maine, with railroad and ferry routes marked. Pictorial map produced for the Maine Central Railroad Company, c1906

PHILIPPINES, c1900. A view of Fort Santiago in Manila, Philippines. Photograph, c1900

PHILIPPINES, c1900. Shipping on the Pasig River in the Philippines. Photograph, c1900

PHILIPPINES, c1900. Cascos on the Pasig River in the Philippines. Photograph, c1900

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"Casco: A Journey Through Ancient Empires and Heroic Tales" Step into the world of Casco, where history comes alive with tales of strength, valor, and triumph. From the grandeur of Ancient Rome to the glory days of Greece's republics, this captivating journey will transport you back in time. Imagine sailing on the majestic Yacht Casco alongside Robert Louis Stevenson himself. Feel the wind in your hair as you navigate through ancient waters, relishing in stories that have stood the test of time. Intriguing scenes from Ancient Rome unfold before your eyes. Witness captured enemies harnessed like beasts, a vivid reminder of their defeat. The frescoes depicting Horatius Cocles embody strength and temperance - virtues that echo throughout history. As you delve deeper into Greece's rich past, witness heroes being cremated with solemn animal and human sacrifices during the Archaic period. The victors proudly erect signs of their victories during Greece's republican era - symbols etched forever in stone. The amphitheater roars with excitement as gladiators clash swords in a battle for honor and survival. Marvel at Greek warriors donning their armor with pride while war chariots thunder across ancient battlegrounds. And amidst it all stands Robert de Hauteville known as Guiscard - his portrait capturing both power and determination that defined an era. Casco is more than just a word; it represents an extraordinary tapestry woven by countless civilizations who shaped our world today. Let these glimpses into history ignite your imagination and inspire you to embrace your own heroic journey.