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Peter Williamson, kidnapped as a child and transported to the American plantations; became traveller and writer. Reproduction of an engraving by R. Cooper.
Reference: 1971i- Pictures
Tereus, having imprisoned Philomela and raped her, prepares to cut out her tongue. Engraving by W. Walker after C. Eisen.
Eisen, Charles, 1720-1778.Date: [between 1770 and 1779?]Reference: 3020395i
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A narrative of the seizure & confinement of Ann Brookhouse ; who was assaulted in one of the streets of London, and carried off by two hired ruffians, May 7, 1798, and detained in close imprisonment, till August 25, following; as related by herself / Written by a friend.
Brookhouse, Ann.Date: [1807]
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A fight between two Scythian bravos is ended when Ariane shoots both of them with a bow and arrows. Etching by A. Bosse after C. Vignon.
Vignon, Claude, 1593-1670.Date: [1639]Reference: 42763i