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Flying Fish and their Foes; A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875. Creator: Thomas Mayne Reid
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Flying Fish and their Foes; A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875. Creator: Thomas Mayne Reid
Flying Fish and their Foes; A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C
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Aquatic Life Bates Henry Walter Bates Hw Cassell Company Ltd Cassell Petter Galpin Co Cassell Petter Galpin Company Exocoetidae Fish Fishes Florida United States Of America Flying Flying Fish Henry Walter Bates Hw Bates Publisher Reid Thomas Mayne Thomas Mayne Reid Wings
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This photo print, titled "Flying Fish and their Foes; A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875" takes us back to the enchanting world of aquatic life in the late 19th century. Created by Thomas Mayne Reid, a renowned publisher and author, this image offers a glimpse into the extraordinary phenomenon of flying fish. Intriguingly captured by Henry Walter Bates for his Illustrated Travels series, this snapshot showcases nature's ingenuity as these remarkable creatures take flight above the waters of Florida. With wings resembling delicate fins, they gracefully soar through the air, defying gravity with their unique ability. The composition also introduces us to their adversaries lurking beneath the surface - unseen predators ready to seize any opportunity that presents itself. The juxtaposition between these foes and the elegant flying fish creates an atmosphere of suspense and wonder. Reid's artistic vision allows us to appreciate both the beauty and vulnerability of these underwater inhabitants. Through his lens, we are transported into an unfamiliar realm where fish become aerial beings with astonishing grace. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing scene from yesteryears' natural world exploration, we can't help but marvel at its uniqueness. This print serves as a reminder that even within our own planet's depths lie countless mysteries waiting to be discovered – secrets hidden beneath waves that continue to captivate our imagination centuries later.
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