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Charles Hamilton Smith

Also known as: Charles Hamilton 1776-1859 Smith

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Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith (9 February 1897 – 8 November 1935), nicknamed Smithy, was an Australian aviation pioneer. He piloted the first transpacific flight and the first flight between Australia and New Zealand. Kingsford Smith was born in Brisbane. He grew up in Sydney, leaving school at the age of 16 and becoming an engineering apprentice. He joined the Australian Army in 1915 and was a motorcycle despatch rider on the Gallipoli campaign.

THE circumstance of not the slightest sketch of the illustrious subject of our present Memoir having hitherto appeared in the English tongue, affords sufficient inducement for our endeavouring to present a short account of his life for the gratification of our readers.

— from Mammalia, Volume IX, 1839

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The animal kingdom

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An introduction to the animal kingdom through a brief survey of the habits, characteristics, and habitats of its members from one celled animals to birds and mammals.

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The ancient costume of Great Britain and Ireland

1815

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Horses

1968

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The fruits of a fifteen-year labour of love, this is an evocative and beautifully conceived tribute to the unique bond that exists between man and horse. These photographs show horses and their owners from all corners of the earth, often in far-flung, stunning locations. They are astonishingly varied â some are posed, formal photographs, while others are taken in more natural surroundings, bucking the usual practice of traditional, rigidly prescribed horse photography. As well as celebrating the beauty and diversity of different breeds, Arthus-Bertrand’s photographs illuminate the profound relationship that exists between man and horse, a relationship that holds a universal appeal and endless fascination.

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