Plate 17 from Theatrum instrumentorum et machinarum by Jacques Besson, René Boyvin, print maker https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9065498/image-watercolor-vintage-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseJournal des Jeunes Personnes, ca. 1852 : Toilettes de Mme Besson, (...) (c. 1852) by anonymous https://www.rawpixel.com/image/13739973/image-paper-cartoon-faceFree Image from public domain licenseGeology: the Rhone glacier in the Valais. Engraving by C. Niquet the younger after J.S.D. Besson. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/13973692/image-cloud-art-mountainFree Image from public domain license[Untitled photo, possibly related to: William Besson, old mining prospector, near Winton, Minnesota] by Russell Lee https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12148212/image-face-plant-personFree Image from public domain licenseMr. and Mrs. Besson eating cake and coffee at a Forty-two party at their home. Pie Town, New Mexico. They farmed in Oklahoma… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12149156/image-face-hand-personFree Image from public domain licenseMr. Besson, president of the literary society holds the lamp for Mrs. Caudill, secretary, during a song at the literary… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12149148/image-face-hand-personFree Image from public domain licenseWilliam Besson removing the iron pipe drill from casing near Winton, Minnesota by Russell Lee https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12148604/image-plant-people-artFree Image from public domain license[Untitled photo, possibly related to: William Besson with a dip needle, near Winton, Minnesota] by Russell Lee https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12148547/image-plant-person-artFree Image from public domain licenseWilliam Besson, veteran iron ore prospector and timber cruiser, examining geological surveys in his cabin near Winton… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12146761/image-person-art-vintageFree Image from public domain licenseWilliam Besson, old iron ore prospector, grinding an axe near Winton, Minnesota by Russell Lee https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12146449/image-face-plant-personFree Image from public domain licenseWilliam Besson, mining prospector, near Winton, Minnesota. The windlass is homemade by Russell Lee https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12148205/image-plant-person-artFree Image from public domain licenseWilliam Besson, iron ore prospector, examining geological survey maps in his cabin near Winton, Minnesota by Russell Lee https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12147663/image-person-art-vintageFree Image from public domain licenseMrs. Besson who came out from Oklahoma with her husband to homestead at Pie Town, New Mexico by Russell Lee https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12169763/image-face-hand-personFree Image from public domain license[Untitled photo, possibly related to: William Besson working on his drilling rig on location, near Winton, Minnesota] by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12148927/image-plant-art-vintageFree Image from public domain licenseWilliam Besson working on his drilling rig on location, near Winton, Minnesota by Russell Lee https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12148577/image-face-plant-personFree Image from public domain licenseWilliam Besson shaking his iron drill to dislodge particles of structure from the bottom of it near Winton, Minnesota by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12148185/image-face-plant-personFree Image from public domain licenseA handful of rock from drilling operations of William Besson, mining prospector, near Winton, Minnesota by Russell Lee https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12108472/image-hand-person-artFree Image from public domain license[Untitled photo, possibly related to: William Besson, old iron ore prospector, grinding an axe near Winton, Minnesota] by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12146474/image-face-plant-personFree Image from public domain licenseWilliam Besson, veteran iron ore prospector, putting on his boots. Near Winton, Minnesota by Russell Lee https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12146421/image-person-art-vintageFree Image from public domain license[Untitled photo, possibly related to: William Besson working on his drilling rig on location, near Winton, Minnesota] by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12148623/image-plant-person-artFree Image from public domain licenseMrs. Besson, homesteader from Oklahoma, with her grandson; her daughter is married to a homesteader. Pie Town, New Mexico by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12170820/image-face-person-artFree Image from public domain licenseWilliam Besson resting on the windlass of his mine shaft, near Winton, Minnesota by Russell Lee https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12148121/image-face-plant-peopleFree Image from public domain licenseMr. Besson, formerly an Oklahoma tenant farmer, playing Forty-two at party after literary society. Pie Town, New Mexico by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12149161/image-face-hand-peopleFree Image from public domain license[Untitled photo, possibly related to: William Besson and mine shaft abandoned by him near Winton, Minnesota] by Russell Lee https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12148939/image-plant-person-artFree Image from public domain license[Untitled photo, possibly related to: William Besson, mining prospector, near Winton, Minnesota. The windlass is homemade]… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12148601/image-face-plant-personFree Image from public domain licenseWilliam Besson, old iron ore prospector, sawing wood near Winton, Minnesota by Russell Lee https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12146705/image-plant-person-artFree Image from public domain licenseA grinding mill operated by water power. Engraving, 16--, after J. Besson. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/14009818/grinding-mill-operated-water-power-engraving-16-after-bessonFree Image from public domain licenseA hand mill with four mortars operated by two assistants. Engraving, 16--, after J. Besson. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/13972796/image-cartoon-hand-personFree Image from public domain license[Untitled photo, possibly related to: William Besson in the process of "drilling" near Winton, Minnesota] by Russell Lee https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12148636/image-plant-person-artFree Image from public domain licenseMachinery: a kind of crank-driven hammer, with a man working at a forge. Engraving after J. Besson. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/13999044/image-cartoon-person-bookFree Image from public domain license[Untitled photo, possibly related to: William Besson working on his drilling rig on location, near Winton, Minnesota] by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12148149/image-plant-person-artFree Image from public domain license[Untitled photo, possibly related to: William Besson removing the iron pipe drill from casing near Winton, Minnesota] by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12148451/image-face-plant-personFree Image from public domain licenseMachinery: a pile-driving hammer, mounted on existing piles, with two men operating it. Engraving after J. Besson. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/13998604/image-paper-cartoon-personFree Image from public domain license[Untitled photo, possibly related to: William Besson shaking his iron drill to dislodge particles of structure from the… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12148938/image-face-plant-personFree Image from public domain licenseWilliam Besson, old iron ore prospector, sitting in front of his cabin near Winton, Minnesota by Russell Lee https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12146390/image-plant-person-grassFree Image from public domain licenseDetail of log cabin occupied by William Besson, mining prospector, near Winton, Minnesota by Russell Lee https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12148908/image-art-vintage-woodFree Image from public domain license