Daunting Collection

"Conquering the Daunting: Tales of Lumberjacks in the 1930s and Beyond" In the rugged terrain of the Alps, courageous lumberjacks braved towering trees

LUMBERJACKS 1930S
Two lumberjacks set about the daunting task of breaking up a huge felled tree with their axes. Date: 1930s

Daunting Collection: Climbing / Alps / Nadelhorn

Climbing / Alps / Nadelhorn
Five climbers contemplate the daunting peak of the Nadelhorn (Switzerland), from their vantage point on the Ulrichshorn

Daunting Collection: Tower At Rhenen, Holland

Tower At Rhenen, Holland
This etching shows a daunting view of the Cunerakerk, the main church of Rhenen, in the Netherlands, the location used to be a very important pilgrimage site

Rationing
An illustration depicting a crowd of people of all ages, some carrying babies, a daunting statue of a warrior stands in the background

Daunting Collection: Crossing the Threshold, the New Bride, 1886 (w / c)

Crossing the Threshold, the New Bride, 1886 (w / c)
BON76698 Crossing the Threshold, the New Bride, 1886 (w/c) by Glindoni, Henry Gillard (1852-1913); 68.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

A Breton Fishwife
A very solid and formidable Breton Fishwife from Brittany, France. Date: circa 1890s

Daunting Collection: Burglar in disguise - not the most convincing transformation

Burglar in disguise - not the most convincing transformation
Extract from an interview with a celebrated burglar - " The Old style of Crib Crackers is all done away with now-a-days

Daunting Collection: Approaching French Coast

Approaching French Coast
Allied forces at sea approaching the coast of Normandy, France, shortly before dawn

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"Conquering the Daunting: Tales of Lumberjacks in the 1930s and Beyond" In the rugged terrain of the Alps, courageous lumberjacks braved towering trees, their axes echoing through the valleys. (LUMBERJACKS 1930S) Scaling great heights in search of adventure, climbers dared to conquer nature's challenges on Nadelhorn, leaving their mark on its majestic slopes. (Climbing / Alps / Nadelhorn) A tower stood tall amidst Rhenen, Holland; a symbol of resilience against daunting odds that history would never forget. (Tower At Rhenen, Holland) Amidst rationing and scarcity during trying times, communities united to overcome adversity with unwavering determination. (Rationing) Crossing into a new chapter of life, a bride stepped over the threshold with both excitement and trepidation - embracing an unknown future ahead. (Crossing the Threshold, The New Bride, 1886 w/c) With weathered hands and salt-stained clothes, a Breton fishwife faced tempestuous seas daily – her indomitable spirit shining through every storm. (A Breton Fishwife) Disguised as a burglar but lacking conviction in his transformation skills; this hapless intruder left much to be desired when it came to deception. (Burglar in disguise - not the most convincing transformation) In Alaska's Lake Clark National Park lay Chigmit Mountains – untamed beauty where only those undeterred by rugged landscapes ventured forth. (USA Pacific Northwest Alaska Lake Clark National Park Rugged Chigmit Mountains) Wrangell-St Elias National Park revealed its icy majesty upon reaching Bagley Icefield – an awe-inspiring sight for intrepid explorers from all corners.