[DUCROS, Simon].Livre Rare Book
[Ellis, William] Peers, SimonBiblio.com
Ny Fiasan'Ny Fahagagana - William Ellis: Ny Fakan-Tsary Teto Madagasikara 1853-1865. The Working of Miracles: William Ellis: Photography in Madagascar 1853-1865.
1995ref. 32443AB1995. Bilingual Edition: English - Malagasy. London The British Council 1995. Oblong Quarto 24.6 cm wide x 21.5 cm high. 70 pages with illustrations throughout. Softcover / Original illustrated softcover. Excellent condition with only minor signs of wear. Signed / Inscribed on the titlepage by author Simon Peers. Extremely Rare !! Reverend William Ellis 17941872 was a London Missionary Society representative who captured some of the earliest most significant photographs of Madagascar during three visits between 1853 and 1865. Trained by photographer Roger Fenton Ellis used photography to document the Malagasy people and support missionary efforts. His work including portraits of the Royal court and landscapes is highly valued historically Source: Taylor & Francis This bilingual English/Malagasy book was produced to accompany an exhibition of early photographs of Madagascar taken by William Ellis. They are thought to be the first photographic images of the country dating back as far as 1853. Details of all 62 photographs in the exhibition are given and 29 of the images are reproduced in the book. Preface / Sasinteny DeLaRue sponsor's message Message from the Minister of Culture Communication and Leisure / Ministeran'ny Kolontsaina sy ny Serasera ary ny Fialamboly MKSF The Working of Miracles English section Madagascar Ellis & Photography: Objectives Experiments Religious Rivalry & the Camera King Radama II Idealising Opposition Conclusion Acknowledgements Notes & References Ny Fiasan'ny Fahagagana Malagasy section Madagasikara Ellis ny asa Sary: Ireo Tarigetrany Andram-Pikarohana Fifanandrinana ara-Pinoana Ny Mpanjaka Radama II Fikendrena ny Tonga Lafatra Fanoherana Teny Famaranana Fisaorana Fanazavana The Plates 1 Ramanalimanana Tamatave June 1854 3 Princess Ralefoka daughter of Prince Ramonja 1856 6 Princess Rabodo later Queen Rasoherina Tuesday 23 September 1856 8 William Ellis's residence at Antsahatsiroa and the palace of the Prime Minister Andafiavaratra 1862-65 9 Antsahatsiroa 1862-65 10 Antsahatsiroa 1862-65 11 The battery of Ambodinandohalo and view of the capital looking south 1862-65 17 Ankadibevava. The outside of the old eastern gateway of the capital 1862-65 18 The Betsimitatatra plain. Rice fields west of the capital 1862-65 23 Radama II King of Madagascar aged 34 Friday 26 September 1862 27 Rainilaiarivony The Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief 1864–5 29 Rainimaharavo Chief Secretary of State for Madagascar 1862-65 31 Rainitomponiera and his wife Razaimanana 1862-65 33 Andriantsitohaina and Raonitsietena 1862-65 35 Rainimiadana officer of the palace with his ADC 1862-65 37 On the western verandah of the house at Antsahatsiroa where William Ellis lived 1862-65 38 Rasoavelona and her grandmother 1862-65 40 Rasoa in the garden at Antsahatsiroa 1862-65 41 Rasoa and Andrianaivo standing on the family tomb 1862-65 42 Rasoa William Ellis's landlady with weavers 1862-65 45 Three boys reading and writing 1862-65 46 Ramanatenasoa with a bible class 1862-65 51 Laying the foundation stone of the first memorial church at Ambatonakanga 19 January 1864 54 Betsimisaraka from the east coast 1862-65 57 Razay the martyr's child. Her father was stoned to death her mother died in chains. She lives with her husband and children to the north of Ilafy 1862-65 58 Reverend and Mrs Toy at Ambohipotsy the place of execution of the first martyrs who were run through with spears. These earthworks defended that end of the city 1862-65 59 Lazaina with George Cousins in a palanquin. Behind is a new chapel in the course of erection the inhabitants occupying the verandah of the building previously used for that purpose 1862-65 60 Amontana tree often planted around tombs 1862-65 61 Promulgation of the laws in a national assembly or kabary on the accession of Queen Rasoherina to the throne in 1863. Taken at Andohelo while Raharolahy was speaking 25 May 1863 Source: madagascar-library website paperback
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