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The Lioness attacking the Exeter Mail
CH19749 The Lioness attacking the Exeter Mail by Pollard, James (1792-1867); Private Collection; (add.info.: lion escaped from Ballads Menagerie; attacked horse near Winterslow Hut; ); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22811402
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In this print titled "The Lioness attacking the Exeter Mail" we are transported back to a chilling moment in history. The image, captured by James Pollard, depicts a scene of sheer chaos and danger. It was October 20th, 1816 when an extraordinary event unfolded near Winterslow Hut. A lioness had managed to escape from Ballads Menagerie, sending shockwaves through the English countryside. As darkness fell upon the land, fear gripped the hearts of those who crossed her path. In this particular instance, it was the Exeter Mail coach that became the target of her ferocious attack. The majestic royal horses pulling the coach were caught off guard as they found themselves face-to-face with untamed wildness. The intensity of this moment is palpable in Pollard's composition. The lioness lunges forward with primal aggression while terrified onlookers scramble for safety. It is a snapshot frozen in time - a testament to both man's vulnerability and nature's unyielding power. This photograph serves as a reminder that even within our carefully constructed world of travel and transport, there exists an untamed realm where beasts roam freely and unpredictably disrupt our daily lives. It captures not only an alarming incident but also ignites our imagination about what lies beyond civilization's boundaries. "The Lioness attacking the Exeter Mail" stands as a testament to human fascination with wildlife and its ability to evoke both awe and terror simultaneously – forever etched into history
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