17 Numbered Lists from History

Feb 4, 2015



OR"17 numbered lists that will restore your faith in humanity, specifically in its ability to make numbered lists."1. 7 types of drunkardFrom pages 52 to 60 of The Anatomy of Drunkenness (1834) by Robert MacnishScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.2. 33 instances of premature intermentFrom pages 19 to 82 of The Danger of Premature Internment (1816) by Joseph TaylorScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.3. A total of 79 imagined artefacts (split up into three lists of 20, 34, and 25)From Museum Clausum (1652) by Thomas BrowneScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.4. 25 stages from courtship to marriageFrom a set of stereographs held by the Harper Stereograph Collection of the Boston Public LibraryScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.5. 197 exhibits at a turn-of-the-century Madam Tussaud'sFrom Catalogue of Napoleon Relics, Pictures and Other Works of Art and Curiosities (1901) compiled by W.WheelerScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.6. 18 accounts of taking Laughing Gas in 1799From pages 497 to 532 of Researches, chemical and philosophical chiefly concerning nitrous oxide, or diphlogisticated nitrous air, and its respiration (1800) by Humphry DavyScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.7. The 47 sins of Isaac NewtonFrom a transcription of Newton's notebook from 1662, known as the Fitzwilliam ManuscriptScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.8. 114 proved plans to save a busy man timeFrom 114 proved plans to save a busy man time; tested plans for making every minute count--ways to keep work free from interruption--how to put your office and desk in effective time-saving trim--methods that help to speed up routine (1918) by A.W. Shaw Company Scroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.9. 12 ways of committing suicide (of lighter tone than it may sound).From pages 21 to 23 of Our Home Counselor: A Practical Cyclopedia for Daily Use (1873) by L.W. YaggyScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.10. 68 designs for a tower in LondonFrom Descriptive illustrated catalogue of the sixty-eight competitive designs for the great tower for London (1890) compiled and edited by Fred. C. Lynde for the Tower CompanyScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.11. 5 classes of dreams according to MacrobiusFrom page 5 of Lord Byron's Dreambook (1886) by the Serial Leaflet Publishing Company Scroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.12. 100 types of marriageFrom pages 221 to 226 of The Sexual Life of our Time in its Relations to Modern Civilization (1909), by Iwan Bloch, translated by M. Eden PaulScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.13. 9 types of newspaper adverts with a sexual purposeFrom pages 722 to 728 of The Sexual Life of our Time in its Relations to Modern Civilization (1909), by Iwan Bloch, translated by M. Eden PaulScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.14. 29 letters regarding the education of the "learned pig"From The expositor or, Many mysteries unravelled (1805) by William Frederic PinchbeckScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.15. 13 features of spontaneous human combustionFrom pages 188 and 189 of The Anatomy of Drunkenness (1834) by Robert MacnishScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.16. 28 sundry little accomplishments as regards to politenessFrom pages 57 to 71 of Principles of Politeness, and of Knowing the World (1786) by Lord ChesterfieldScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.17. 162 recorded sightings of sea serpents from 1522 - 1890From pages 102 to 379 of The Great Sea-serpent: An historical and critical treatise (1892) by A. C. Oudemans (or condensed on pages 485 to 494)Scroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.A numbered list of the sources for the images featured above in the numbered list of historical numbered listsMerry Making on the Regent's Birthday (1812) by George Cruikshank / 2. The Premature Burial (1854) by Antoine Joseph Wiertz. / 3. Engraving Dell'Historia Naturale (1599) by Ferrante Imperato / 4. See source above / 5. See source above / 6. Detail from a satirical print from 1830 / 7. Detail from Sir Isaac Newton (1726), mezzotint by J. MacArdell after E. Seeman / 8. See source above / 9. Painting by Christian Gross, c.1752 / 10. See source above / 11. The Orangerie;—or—the Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting (1726) by James Gilray / 12. Illustration from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine (1882) / 13. The Poem by Federico Andreotti / 14. The Wonderful Pig (1785) by Thomas Rowlandson / 15. Detail from Fire (1566) by Giuseppe Arcimboldo / 16. Detail from A Club of Gentlemen (ca.1730) by Joseph Highmore / 17. See source above
OR"17 numbered lists that will restore your faith in humanity, specifically in its ability to make numbered lists."1. 7 types of drunkardFrom pages 52 to 60 of The Anatomy of Drunkenness (1834) by Robert MacnishScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.2. 33 instances of premature intermentFrom pages 19 to 82 of The Danger of Premature Internment (1816) by Joseph TaylorScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.3. A total of 79 imagined artefacts (split up into three lists of 20, 34, and 25)From Museum Clausum (1652) by Thomas BrowneScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.4. 25 stages from courtship to marriageFrom a set of stereographs held by the Harper Stereograph Collection of the Boston Public LibraryScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.5. 197 exhibits at a turn-of-the-century Madam Tussaud'sFrom Catalogue of Napoleon Relics, Pictures and Other Works of Art and Curiosities (1901) compiled by W.WheelerScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.6. 18 accounts of taking Laughing Gas in 1799From pages 497 to 532 of Researches, chemical and philosophical chiefly concerning nitrous oxide, or diphlogisticated nitrous air, and its respiration (1800) by Humphry DavyScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.7. The 47 sins of Isaac NewtonFrom a transcription of Newton's notebook from 1662, known as the Fitzwilliam ManuscriptScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.8. 114 proved plans to save a busy man timeFrom 114 proved plans to save a busy man time; tested plans for making every minute count--ways to keep work free from interruption--how to put your office and desk in effective time-saving trim--methods that help to speed up routine (1918) by A.W. Shaw Company Scroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.9. 12 ways of committing suicide (of lighter tone than it may sound).From pages 21 to 23 of Our Home Counselor: A Practical Cyclopedia for Daily Use (1873) by L.W. YaggyScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.10. 68 designs for a tower in LondonFrom Descriptive illustrated catalogue of the sixty-eight competitive designs for the great tower for London (1890) compiled and edited by Fred. C. Lynde for the Tower CompanyScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.11. 5 classes of dreams according to MacrobiusFrom page 5 of Lord Byron's Dreambook (1886) by the Serial Leaflet Publishing Company Scroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.12. 100 types of marriageFrom pages 221 to 226 of The Sexual Life of our Time in its Relations to Modern Civilization (1909), by Iwan Bloch, translated by M. Eden PaulScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.13. 9 types of newspaper adverts with a sexual purposeFrom pages 722 to 728 of The Sexual Life of our Time in its Relations to Modern Civilization (1909), by Iwan Bloch, translated by M. Eden PaulScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.14. 29 letters regarding the education of the "learned pig"From The expositor or, Many mysteries unravelled (1805) by William Frederic PinchbeckScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.15. 13 features of spontaneous human combustionFrom pages 188 and 189 of The Anatomy of Drunkenness (1834) by Robert MacnishScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.16. 28 sundry little accomplishments as regards to politenessFrom pages 57 to 71 of Principles of Politeness, and of Knowing the World (1786) by Lord ChesterfieldScroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.17. 162 recorded sightings of sea serpents from 1522 - 1890From pages 102 to 379 of The Great Sea-serpent: An historical and critical treatise (1892) by A. C. Oudemans (or condensed on pages 485 to 494)Scroll through the whole page to download all images before printing.A numbered list of the sources for the images featured above in the numbered list of historical numbered listsMerry Making on the Regent's Birthday (1812) by George Cruikshank / 2. The Premature Burial (1854) by Antoine Joseph Wiertz. / 3. Engraving Dell'Historia Naturale (1599) by Ferrante Imperato / 4. See source above / 5. See source above / 6. Detail from a satirical print from 1830 / 7. Detail from Sir Isaac Newton (1726), mezzotint by J. MacArdell after E. Seeman / 8. See source above / 9. Painting by Christian Gross, c.1752 / 10. See source above / 11. The Orangerie;—or—the Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting (1726) by James Gilray / 12. Illustration from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine (1882) / 13. The Poem by Federico Andreotti / 14. The Wonderful Pig (1785) by Thomas Rowlandson / 15. Detail from Fire (1566) by Giuseppe Arcimboldo / 16. Detail from A Club of Gentlemen (ca.1730) by Joseph Highmore / 17. See source above
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"17 numbered lists that will restore your faith in humanity, specifically in its ability to make numbered lists."


1. 7 types of drunkard
From pages 52 to 60 of The Anatomy of Drunkenness (1834) by Robert Macnish




2. 33 instances of premature interment
From pages 19 to 82 of The Danger of Premature Internment (1816) by Joseph Taylor




3. A total of 79 imagined artefacts (split up into three lists of 20, 34, and 25)
From Museum Clausum (1652) by Thomas Browne




4. 25 stages from courtship to marriage
From a set of stereographs held by the Harper Stereograph Collection of the Boston Public Library




5. 197 exhibits at a turn-of-the-century Madam Tussaud's
From Catalogue of Napoleon Relics, Pictures and Other Works of Art and Curiosities (1901) compiled by W.Wheeler




6. 18 accounts of taking Laughing Gas in 1799
From pages 497 to 532 of Researches, chemical and philosophical chiefly concerning nitrous oxide, or diphlogisticated nitrous air, and its respiration (1800) by Humphry Davy




7. The 47 sins of Isaac Newton
From a transcription of Newton's notebook from 1662, known as the Fitzwilliam Manuscript




8. 114 proved plans to save a busy man time
From 114 proved plans to save a busy man time; tested plans for making every minute count--ways to keep work free from interruption--how to put your office and desk in effective time-saving trim--methods that help to speed up routine (1918) by A.W. Shaw Company




9. 12 ways of committing suicide (of lighter tone than it may sound).
From pages 21 to 23 of Our Home Counselor: A Practical Cyclopedia for Daily Use (1873) by L.W. Yaggy




10. 68 designs for a tower in London
From Descriptive illustrated catalogue of the sixty-eight competitive designs for the great tower for London (1890) compiled and edited by Fred. C. Lynde for the Tower Company




11. 5 classes of dreams according to Macrobius
From page 5 of Lord Byron's Dreambook (1886) by the Serial Leaflet Publishing Company




12. 100 types of marriage
From pages 221 to 226 of The Sexual Life of our Time in its Relations to Modern Civilization (1909), by Iwan Bloch, translated by M. Eden Paul




13. 9 types of newspaper adverts with a sexual purpose
From pages 722 to 728 of The Sexual Life of our Time in its Relations to Modern Civilization (1909), by Iwan Bloch, translated by M. Eden Paul




14. 29 letters regarding the education of the "learned pig"
From The expositor or, Many mysteries unravelled (1805) by William Frederic Pinchbeck




15. 13 features of spontaneous human combustion
From pages 188 and 189 of The Anatomy of Drunkenness (1834) by Robert Macnish




16. 28 sundry little accomplishments as regards to politeness
From pages 57 to 71 of Principles of Politeness, and of Knowing the World (1786) by Lord Chesterfield




17. 162 recorded sightings of sea serpents from 1522 - 1890
From pages 102 to 379 of The Great Sea-serpent: An historical and critical treatise (1892) by A. C. Oudemans (or condensed on pages 485 to 494)



A numbered list of the sources for the images featured above in the numbered list of historical numbered lists


Merry Making on the Regent's Birthday (1812) by George Cruikshank / 2. The Premature Burial (1854) by Antoine Joseph Wiertz. / 3. Engraving Dell'Historia Naturale (1599) by Ferrante Imperato / 4. See source above / 5. See source above / 6. Detail from a satirical print from 1830 / 7. Detail from Sir Isaac Newton (1726), mezzotint by J. MacArdell after E. Seeman / 8. See source above / 9. Painting by Christian Gross, c.1752 / 10. See source above / 11. The Orangerie;—or—the Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting (1726) by James Gilray / 12. Illustration from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine (1882) / 13. The Poem by Federico Andreotti / 14. The Wonderful Pig (1785) by Thomas Rowlandson / 15. Detail from Fire (1566) by

Giuseppe Arcimboldo / 16. Detail from A Club of Gentlemen (ca.1730) by Joseph Highmore / 17. See source above





