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PCT4266429: The two little orphans Andre and Julien laid down their toggles and rest under a large pine (or fir) of the Vosges forest. Illustration of the famous book by G. Bruno (pseudonym by Augustine Fouillee) “Le tour de la France par deux enfants””, edition Belin 1908. This flagship book has been republished many times since its first publication in 1877. / Bridgeman Images
PCT4266775: The minister of the interior presents to the emperor of beet sugar. Engraving early 19th century. At this time, a blockade prevents the arrival of cane sugar from the colonies in France. Napoleon 1er encourages French industrialists to look for another way to produce sugar. At his Passy refinery, Delessert managed in 1812 to extract sugar from white beet and to start industrial production of this “new sugar”. / Bridgeman Images
PCT4267227: Rural ball improvised in the countryside of Alsace in the 19th century. Young people from the region of Saverne met in the spring, Sunday, in an orchard to dance under the blossoming apple trees. The musicians of the small local orchestra stand on a barrel platform. Illustration by Riou of a short story by Erckmann-Chatrian (Erckmann Chatrian), “Histoire d'un homme du peuple”, edition Hetzel 1873., Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) / Bridgeman Images