Helena Collection (page 11)

Napoleon Ill in Exile
Exiled on Saint Helena, he is taken ill

Dictating his Memoirs
Exiled on Saint Helena, he dictates his memoirs

Escape Plans Sought
The Governor of Saint Helena, Hudson Lowe, searches the papers of Napoleons secretary, the comte de Las Casas, hoping to find escape plans. He finds none

N on Saint Helena
Exiled on Saint Helena, he inspects the English fortifications with an expert eye

Napoleon Plays Chess
On Saint Helena, Napoleon plays chess with one of the English officers

Walking at Saint Helena
Napoleon walking alone in his garden at Longwood, Saint Helena

Tent on Saint Helena
While Longwood is being repaired after the fire, a tent is erected for Napoleons accommodation : he supervises its installation

Napoleon with Boy
During his exile on Saint Helena, Napoleon befriends Tristan de Montholon, son of one of his companions in exile

Looking at Napoleon
English soldiers on Saint Helena run to catch a sight of Napoleon

Napoleon and Lowe
Napoleon reproaches the governor of Saint Helena, Hudson Lowe, for his harsh treatment

Lowe at St Helena
Hudson Lowe, governor of Saint Helena, interrogates Napoleons staff at Longwood

Visited on St Helena
Admiral Taylor is but one of many distinguished visitors who call on Napoleon during his exile on Saint Helena

Watched on St Helena
During his exile on St Helena, Napoleon is an object of perpetual curiosity to the English soldiers and sailors

Plowing on St Helena
He turns his hand to the plow during his exile on St Helena

Longwood, St Helena
LONGWOOD, Napoleons residence during his exile on the island of Saint Helena

Meeting, St Helena
Las Casas introduces an English captain to Napoleon, on Saint Helena

N Reads at St Helena
He reads a new shipment of books, freshly arrived at St Helena

Dictating to Las Casas
The exiled Napoleon dictates his memoirs of the Egyptian campaign to le comte de Las Casas, on Saint Helena

His Baggage Checked
His baggage is checked before he sails to exile in Saint Helena

Napoleon in Exile
NAPOLEON I The ex-emperor in exile on Saint Helena

St Helena, Empress
FLAVIA JULIA HELENA Empress and saint, carrying a portion of the cross on which Jesus was crucified, which she was fortunate enough to discover

Blavatsky Youngish
HELENA PETROVNA BLAVATSKY Russian mystic, writer &c circa 1889

Napoleon I in Exile
Napoleon, exiled on St Helena

Napoleon Dictating
In exile on Saint Helena, he dictates his memoirs to Las Casas and his son

Scene from Shakespeares Alls Well That Ends Well
A scene from Shakespeares comedy (or problem play), Alls Well That Ends Well, in which Helena speaks to Bertram, Count of Rousillon. Helena is in love with him, but he does not care for her

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"Helena: A Journey Through Time and Legends" Step into the captivating world of Helena, where history intertwines with mystery and enchantment. From Madame Helena Blavatsky's esoteric teachings to Napoleon's exile on St Helena, this name holds a plethora of fascinating stories. Madame Helena Blavatsky, a renowned spiritualist and philosopher, left an indelible mark on the occult movement in the late 19th century. Her writings continue to inspire seekers of truth even today. Speaking of St Helena, it was not only home to Napoleon during his final years but also an island steeped in natural beauty. The map that once guided him there now serves as a reminder of his confinement and ultimate demise. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean lies another significant figure associated with the name "Helena. " Queen Victoria reigned over Britain for six decades alongside her beloved Prince Albert. Their love story captivated hearts worldwide while their children carried their legacy forward. In 1865, amidst the steamboat era's golden age, the paddle steamer Sultana made a stop at Helena. This moment captured by photographers immortalizes an era when steamboats ruled waterways with elegance and grandeur. Traveling back in time to around 1750 reveals yet another connection between Atlantic waters and St Helena. It was during this period that sailors navigated these treacherous seas using maps adorned with intricate details about this remote island. Napoleon's presence on St Helena forever altered its historical significance. His exile became synonymous with isolation and captivity – a chapter etched into both French and British history books alike. Shifting gears from royalty to celebrations brings us to George V's wedding day – an event that united nations under one joyous occasion. As he exchanged vows with Princess Mary of Teck, love triumphed over borders in true fairytale fashion. Taking flight into uncharted territories leads us to Charles Green's balloon event.